Jacquelyn James Slayton Head Start Academy
325 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, HARTSVILLE, SC 29550Childery Rating: 4/5
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.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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a ABC Quality rating of B. 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 B (2 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
- 276
- 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
9 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 9 Findings
Most recent: Nov 8, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
9 Administrative
Across 9 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Nov 8, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Renewal Application
Mar 7, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Feb 29, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Jan 12, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Nov 29, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Nov 9, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Oct 6, 20221 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial Application
Sep 13, 20221 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
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