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The Children's Center

8 Nature'S Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 299263.9· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
338
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About The Children's Center

The Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 338 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks through preschool
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
338 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks through preschool
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsSouth Carolina Working Families Child Care Scholarship (ABC program)
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity338 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Beaufort 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.
Beaufort 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 The Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
338 children
License number
#22503
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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. Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

  2. Mar 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jul 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

  8. Mar 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 29, 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 The Children's Center

Is The 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 The Children's Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 The Children's Center care for?

338, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 681-2739 to ask.

What is The Children's Center's phone number?

(843) 681-2739.

Where is The Children's Center?

8 Nature'S Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. The nearest other daycare we list is All Saints Child Development Center, 0.2 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).