Edith L. Frierson Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program
6133 MAYBANK HWY, WADMALAW ISLAND, SC 29487Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.Not Available
- 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 260
- 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 (4) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 23, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Staff Files Are in Compliance114-503
[SAFETY: unauthorized caregiver / pre-employment background check gap] 2 unauthorized caregivers - no Abuse and Neglect (DSS Form #2924). Caregivers will not return to center until background checks clear.
- Staff Files Are in Compliance114-503
[Pre-hire screening gap.] 2 staff files missing required documents. Director will provide completed staff files on site.
- Staff Files Are in Compliance114-503
[SAFETY: unqualified caregiver] 2 unqualified caregiver - no HS diploma. Caregiver will not return until HS Diploma is verified.
- Staff Files Are in Compliance114-503
[SAFETY: pre-employment background check gap / fingerprint] 2 unauthorized caregivers - no fingerprint review. Caregivers will not return to center until background checks clear.
- Adequate Supervision Throughout Facility114-504
[SAFETY: supervision + unqualified caregiver + unauthorized caregiver] Supervision due to caregivers being unqualified & unauthorized. Caregivers must complete background checks to remain in supervision.
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