Arms of Joy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a ABC Quality rating of B. Structural quality reflects South Carolina's licensing baseline. South Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:17. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- ABC Quality B (2 out of Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:17 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
8 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Jun 24, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Important7 Administrative
Across 8 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Jun 24, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Apr 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Jun 30, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Feb 7, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Jul 8, 20221 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Feb 9, 20221 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial Application
Nov 23, 20211 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Sep 22, 20211 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review