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St. James Santee Elem. School

8900 Hwy 17 N., Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
licensed capacity
108
a week, county median
$202
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About St. James Santee Elem. School

St. James Santee Elem. School is a child care center in Mc Clellanville, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 108 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
108 children

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Licensed capacity108 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. James Santee Elem. 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).

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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 St. James Santee Elem. School

License

Status
Approved by the state and operating
License type
Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
Capacity
108 children
License number
#21220
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 19, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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. Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026

  3. Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Santee Elem. School

Is St. James Santee Elem. School licensed?

Yes. St. James Santee Elem. School is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was St. James Santee Elem. School last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on December 19, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Santee Elem. School care for?

108, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. James Santee Elem. School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 723-0863 to confirm.

How much does St. James Santee Elem. School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 723-0863 to ask.

What is St. James Santee Elem. School's phone number?

(843) 723-0863.

Where is St. James Santee Elem. School?

8900 Hwy 17 N., Mc Clellanville, SC 29458.

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