Berkeley Elementary Head Start
715 HIGHWAY 6, MONCKS CORNER, SC 29461Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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+ (3 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
- 55
- 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
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 24, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Staff Files - SLED/FBI Fingerprint114-503 F
[Pre-hire screening gap.] SLED/FBI fingerprint for director was expired (must be updated every 5 years). Correction 4/25/2025.
- Training Hours Up-to-date114-503 K(5)(b-c)
Training was not completed annually for caregivers and director. Correction 5/24/2025.
- Ceiling/vents Free From Hazards114-507 A.5(d)
Vents in the bathroom were filled with dust particles. Correction 4/24/2025.
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