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St. James AME Church Child Care

1831 Jedburg Road, Summerville, SC 294835.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
123
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About St. James AME Church Child Care

St. James AME Church Child Care is a licensed child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 123 children.

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

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
123 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity123 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. James AME Church Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Berkeley County has a median price of $199 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.
Berkeley County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$181
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$138
Home daycare$89

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 St. James AME Church Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
123 children
License number
#22718
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 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. Aug 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 8, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Meal Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jan 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 22, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Water Supply

      Corrected during the visit

  9. May 13, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      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 St. James AME Church Child Care

Is St. James AME Church Child Care licensed?

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

When was St. James AME Church Child Care last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. James AME Church Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 St. James AME Church Child Care care for?

123, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. James AME Church Child Care's hours?

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

How much does St. James AME Church Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 688-5719 to ask.

What is St. James AME Church Child Care's phone number?

(843) 688-5719.

Where is St. James AME Church Child Care?

1831 Jedburg Road, Summerville, SC 29483. The nearest other daycare we list is Elizabeth Smith, 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).