Child care center

The Little Sage School

1002 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 294075.0· 11 reviews

licensed capacity: 157
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $202

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About

About The Little Sage School

The Little Sage School is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 157 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSTEM / STEAM

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Type: Child care center
Ages: 6 months to 5 years
Hours today: Closed today
Licensed capacity: 157 children

Hours

Monday	7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday	7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday	7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday	7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday	7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday	Not listed
SundayToday	Not listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	6 months to 5 years
Programs	Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Approach	STEM / STEAM
Curriculum	The Little Sage Curriculum
Enrichment	ShiningStars (drama), DanceLoveMore (dance), SPARK Learning (STEAM), Soccer Shots (soccer)
Daily life	Potty training: Jumping Jellies potty training class, 2-3 years
Licensed capacity	157 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Little Sage 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 Little Sage School

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 157 children
License number: #25763

See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 10 corrected

Supervision and ratios 4
Staff training and qualifications 3
Background checks 1
Other rules 3

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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See all 6 visits

Mar 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
- Background checksHigh severity
  63-13-40 Background checks for employment
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Corrected during the visit
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Corrected during the visit
Feb 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Corrected during the visit
Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Oct 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
- Records and paperworkMedium severity
  Child Records
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 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 Little Sage School

Is The Little Sage School licensed?

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

When was The Little Sage School last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Little Sage School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Little Sage School care for?

157, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Little Sage School's hours?

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

How much does The Little Sage School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 576-4115 to ask.

What is The Little Sage School's phone number?

(843) 576-4115.

Where is The Little Sage School?

1002 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).