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Preschool Playhouse

5750-B Rivers Avenue, Charleston, SC 29406
licensed capacity
64
a week, county median
$202

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About Preschool Playhouse

Preschool Playhouse is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 64 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
64 children

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Programs

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Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Preschool Playhouse 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).

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Charleston County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Preschool Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
64 children
License number
#23343
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 8
  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safe sleep 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 2

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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  1. Jul 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

  4. Sep 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 20, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Indoor Space & Conditions - Lighting

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 21, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Electrical Sources

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding Chairs

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Sep 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

  9. Sep 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Food Storage

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Mar 1, 2024Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 14, 2024Complaint investigation11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Preperation

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Meal Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

  2. Dec 8, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Preschool Playhouse

Is Preschool Playhouse licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Preschool Playhouse last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Preschool Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 8 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Preschool Playhouse care for?

64, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Preschool Playhouse's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 718-3431 to confirm.

How much does Preschool Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 718-3431 to ask.

What is Preschool Playhouse's phone number?

(843) 718-3431.

Where is Preschool Playhouse?

5750-B Rivers Avenue, Charleston, SC 29406. The nearest other daycare we list is Learn & Grow Child Development Center, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).