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Montessori Fountainhead School
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About Montessori Fountainhead School
Montessori Fountainhead School is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 2.5 to 6 years
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 2.5 to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Music, yoga, and martial arts (weekly special classes) |
| Languages | Russian |
| More | Founded 1984 |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Montessori Fountainhead School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Charleston County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$202
Home daycare$139
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$139
Preschool
Center$184
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$139
Home daycare$90
State record
Inspection reports for Montessori Fountainhead School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 50 children
- License number
- #16631
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
May 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Montessori Fountainhead School
Is Montessori Fountainhead School licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Montessori Fountainhead School last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Montessori Fountainhead School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Montessori Fountainhead School care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Montessori Fountainhead School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Montessori Fountainhead School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 853-6009 to ask.
What is Montessori Fountainhead School's phone number?
(843) 853-6009.
Where is Montessori Fountainhead School?
278-A Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401. The nearest other daycare we list is N.E. Miles Early Childhood Development Center, 0.3 miles away.