Brighter Children's Learning Center
1830 OLD WHITTAKER PARKWAY, ORANGEBURG, SC 29115Childery 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.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.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 (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
- 63
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 5, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Staff Files in Compliance — Central Registry / OHAN Convictions114-503 H(1-7)
Director & Staff indicated CR letters for Physical Neglect as a result of an OHAN investigation. Corrective: individuals with convictions shall not be employed and/or operate a child care facility. Expected correction: 6/05/2024; COB day of visit. [SAFETY: Director and Staff have Central Registry indicated letters for Physical Neglect from OHAN (Office of Human Affairs/Network) investigation — they should not be operating a child care facility per regulation.]
- Staff Files in Compliance — Background Letters, Signed Policies, Medical Documents114-503 H(1-7)
Staff files missing background letters, signed policies and Medical documents. Corrective: staff files shall include background/medical records and signed written policies to include discipline. Expected correction: 6/05/2024; COB day of visit.
- Outdoor Space Free From Hazards114-507 B(2)
Playground/outdoor spaces observed having several bees requiring maintenance. Corrective: the outdoor space shall be free from hazards and litter. Expected correction: 7/05/2024; 30 days from day of visit.
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