First Baptist Child Development Center
200 HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29582Childery 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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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
- 420
- 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 (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 4, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Files Are in Compliance — Education Records114-503 H(1-7)
Proof of education is needed on file for one staff. Corrective: ensure all staff have education on file prior to starting employment. Expected correction: 6/5/25.
- Staff Files Are in Compliance — Health Assessment (DSS Form 2926)114-503 H(1-7)
A health assessment was not signed and dated by a doctor for one staff. Corrective: ensure all health assessments are completed accurately for all staff. Expected correction: 7/4/25.
- Staff Files Are in Compliance — Pre-employment SLED/FBI Background Check114-503 H(1-7)
One staff was hired prior to having a clear SLED FBI background check. Corrective: ensure all staff have clear background checks prior to employment. Expected correction: 6/4/25. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
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