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St. Luke's Children's Center

206 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483
licensed capacity
172
a week, county median
$199
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About St. Luke's Children's Center

St. Luke's Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 172 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
172 children

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Licensed capacity172 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

St. Luke's Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dorchester County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Dorchester 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. Luke's Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
172 children
License number
#23990
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Mar 23, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Nap Time Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsN/A severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jul 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

  4. Sep 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

  5. Apr 22, 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. Luke's Children's Center

Is St. Luke's Children's Center licensed?

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

When was St. Luke's Children's Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Luke's Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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. Luke's Children's Center care for?

172, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. Luke's Children's Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 871-6666 to confirm.

How much does St. Luke's Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 871-6666 to ask.

What is St. Luke's Children's Center's phone number?

(843) 871-6666.

Where is St. Luke's Children's Center?

206 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483. The nearest other daycare we list is Summerville Baptist Preschool, 0.3 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).