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Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center

1717 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 294074.1· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center

Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 84 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
84 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center 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.
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 Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
84 children
License number
#26343
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Jul 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

  2. Mar 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jan 21, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • 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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FAQ

Questions about Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center

Is Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center licensed?

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

When was Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 3 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 Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center care for?

84, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 202-0493 to ask.

What is Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(843) 202-0493.

Where is Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center?

1717 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407. The nearest other daycare we list is Smart Cookies Preschool, 0.2 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).