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Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy

510 Tara Hall Road, Georgetown, SC 294405.0· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$200
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About Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy

Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy is a licensed child care center in Georgetown, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k. It lists monthly tuition from $200 to $540.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 3, 4, and 5
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 3, 4, and 5
ProgramsPre-K
Assistance it acceptsSC Childcare Scholarship through DSS
MoreFounded September 2021
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy lists monthly tuition from $200 to $540. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Georgetown County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Extended day $200.00/month ($1,800.00/year)$200
Tuition: $540/month ($5,400/year)$540
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Georgetown County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$222
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$208
Home daycare$154

Preschool

Center$163
Home daycare$143

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$93

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 Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
40 children
License number
#25369
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 14, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 25, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 8, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 4, 2024Follow-up visit5 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionLow severity

      Meal Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 12, 2024Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Records and paperworkLow severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

  8. Feb 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      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 Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy

Is Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy licensed?

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

When was Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy cost?

Monthly tuition from $200 to $540, as it lists it.

What is Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy's phone number?

(843) 436-0572.

Where is Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy?

510 Tara Hall Road, Georgetown, SC 29440. The nearest other daycare we list is Choppee Head Start, 5.2 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).