Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool
111 HARPER STREET, DARLINGTON, SC 29532Childery 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.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
- 80
- 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 (4) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 26, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Staff Health Assessments114-503
Missing staff health assessments. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Staff TB Clearance114-503
Missing staff TB clearance. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Staff Medical Statements114-503
Missing staff medical statements. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Signed Policy/discipline Policy Agreement114-503
Missing signed policy agreement, including discipline policy.
- Hot Water at Handwashing Sink114-507
Hand washing sinks did not have hot water.
- Playground Fence Repair114-507
Section of playground fence was pushed down and needed to be repaired.
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