Fort Mill Preparatory Cooperative Preschool
2721 OLD NATION ROAD, FORT MILL, SC 29715Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a ABC Quality rating of A+. 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 A+ (5 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
- 130
- 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
Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 13, 20237 Findings7 Important
- Proper Diaper Changing Practices Observed114-505 F(5)
Changing pad in infant room held together with clear packing tape. Expected correction: 7/1/23.
- Electrical Outlets Are Securely Covered114-507 A(11)(c)
Missing outlet covers in 3's room. Expected correction: 7/1/23.
- Facility Free From Pest Problems114-507 A(8)
Fly trap tape full of dead flies hanging in school age room. Expected correction: 7/1/23.
- Outdoor Space Free From Hazards114-507 B(2)
Outdoor rug needs to be secured to prevent tripping. Expected correction: 7/1/23.
- Fencing/safety Barriers 4ft in Height, in Good Repair114-507 B(4)
Chicken wire cannot be used as fencing. Expected correction: 7/1/23.
- Playground Equipment Safe (Limb Entrapment)114-507 C(1)
Ramps on school age playground pose limb entrapment. Expected correction: 7/1/23.
- Refrigerators Have Thermometers, Temp Under 45 Degrees F114-508 D(3)
Missing thermometer in 2's refrigerator. Expected correction: 7/1/23.
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