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The House of Smiles

210 Carolina Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About The House of Smiles

The House of Smiles is a licensed child care center in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 66 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
66 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity66 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The House of Smiles has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Berkeley 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.
Berkeley 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 House of Smiles

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
66 children
License number
#21085
See the state's record

Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 15 of 20 visits · 33 rules in all · 32 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 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. Aug 19, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 10, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  6. May 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Apr 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026

  9. Dec 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Sep 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Apr 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

  4. Jan 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025

  5. Jan 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Dec 19, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jul 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Feb 21, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024

  9. Jan 4, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Nov 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  11. Oct 26, 2023Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 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 The House of Smiles

Is The House of Smiles licensed?

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

When was The House of Smiles last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The House of Smiles had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 15 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 House of Smiles care for?

66, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The House of Smiles' hours?

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

How much does The House of Smiles cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 860-1173 to ask.

What is The House of Smiles' phone number?

(843) 860-1173.

Where is The House of Smiles?

210 Carolina Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. The nearest other daycare we list is The House of Smiles, under 0.1 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).