Carolina School for Inquiry
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
- 41
- 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 (6) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 1, 20248 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Staff Files - Background Check114-503 F
[Pre-hire screening gap.] Unqualified person employed prior to criminal background history check. Correction 4/17/2024.
- Staff Files - Proof of Education114-503 F
[Pre-hire screening gap.] Proof of education unavailable for review at time of visit. Correction 4/23/2024.
- Staff Files - Signed Orientation114-503 F
Staff signed orientation unable for review. The director should provide orientation for all new staff prior to their employment. Correction 4/23/2024.
- Staff Records Availability114-503 F
Staff records not available for review at time of inspection. Correction 4/23/2024.
- Staff Files - Discipline Policy Acknowledgement114-503 F
Staff signed acknowledgement of center discipline policy not in file. Correction 4/23/2024.
- Staff Files - Health Records114-503 F
[Pre-hire screening gap.] Staff health records incomplete upon hire date. Correction 4/23/2024.
- Adequate Supervision Throughout Facility114-504 A(1-2)
[SAFETY: improper supervision.] Improper supervision due to unqualified staff person providing services to children. Children should be directly supervised at all times by qualified staff persons. Correction 4/23/2024.
- Ratios Adequate in Classrooms and Playground114-504 B(1)
[SAFETY: out of ratio.] Out of ratio 1:16 due to unqualified staff person. Staff ratios apply at all times children are present on the premises. Correction 4/23/2024.