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Smart Cookies Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 103
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About Smart Cookies Preschool
Smart Cookies Preschool is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 103 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 103 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 103 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Cookies Preschool 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 Smart Cookies Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 103 children
- License number
- #26342
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jul 23, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Staff Requirements
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Bathrooms
Sanitation
Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment
- Jun 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
Reporting of Changes affecting License/Approval/Registration
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
Sep 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
Corrected during the visit
Aug 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Discipline and Behavior Management
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Cookies Preschool
Is Smart Cookies Preschool licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Smart Cookies Preschool last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart Cookies Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Preschool care for?
103, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Smart Cookies Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Cookies Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 974-3764 to ask.
What is Smart Cookies Preschool's phone number?
(843) 974-3764.
Where is Smart Cookies Preschool?
1643-A & 1637 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407. The nearest other daycare we list is Charles Webb Center, 0.1 miles away.