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The Island School

3141 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 294554.1· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
298
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About The Island School

The Island School is a licensed child care center in Johns Island, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 298 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
298 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity298 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Island 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 The Island School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
298 children
License number
#21695
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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. May 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

  2. May 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2026

  3. Mar 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

  4. May 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

  5. May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

  6. Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 20, 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 Island School

Is The Island School licensed?

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

When was The Island School last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Island School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Island School care for?

298, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Island School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Island School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 559-4440 to ask.

What is The Island School's phone number?

(843) 559-4440.

Where is The Island School?

3141 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Oak Preschool Academy, 0.5 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).