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Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center

2021 Shirlane Drive, Anderson, SC 29621
licensed capacity
323
a week, county median
$199
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About Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center

Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center is a child care center in Anderson, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 323 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
323 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity323 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Anderson County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Anderson 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 Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center

License

Status
Approved by the state and operating
License type
Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
Capacity
323 children
License number
#852
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Medications and Medical Procedures

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 14, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 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 Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center

Is Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center licensed?

Yes. Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 6 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 Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center care for?

323, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (864) 226-8699 to confirm.

How much does Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 226-8699 to ask.

What is Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center's phone number?

(864) 226-8699.

Where is Willis H. Crosby, Jr. Head Start Center?

2021 Shirlane Drive, Anderson, SC 29621. The nearest other daycare we list is Tamara Zheltyakov, 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).