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St. James Day School

1872 Camp Road, Charleston, SC 294124.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About St. James Day School

St. James Day School is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. James Day 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.
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 St. James Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
60 children
License number
#21439
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 3, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Nov 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

  2. Apr 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

  3. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jul 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding Chairs

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jan 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 18, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Nov 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023

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 Day School

Is St. James Day School licensed?

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

When was St. James Day School last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on November 3, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. James Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Day School care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. James Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. James Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 762-8287 to ask.

What is St. James Day School's phone number?

(843) 762-8287.

Where is St. James Day School?

1872 Camp Road, Charleston, SC 29412. The nearest other daycare we list is Loving & Learning Education 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).