Happy Hearts Learning Ladder
608 DUNLOP STREET, MARION, SC 29571Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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
- 71
- 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
15 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 15 Findings
Most recent: Apr 27, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
4 Important11 Administrative
Across 15 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (12). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Aug 29, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Aug 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Complaint Follow Up
Jun 3, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual
Jan 30, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Renewal Application
Jun 6, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
May 8, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Apr 22, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Mar 20, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Nov 9, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Oct 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Jul 19, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Jun 22, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
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