Footprints Learning Center of Fountain Inn
1130 N MAIN STREET, FOUNTAIN INN, SC 29644Childery 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.2 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a ABC Quality rating of C. 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 C (1 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
- 103
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in First Steps 4K (CERDEP), a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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
11 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 11 Findings
Most recent: Mar 2, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
6 Important5 Administrative
Across 11 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Jan 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Sep 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Apr 1, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Renewal Application
Jul 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Complaint Follow Up
Jul 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
May 31, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Aug 18, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Aug 1, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
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