McGill's Bundles of Joy Academy
1104 LOMBARDY STREET, MARION, SC 29571Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.4 / 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
- 253
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 18, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Staff Health Assessment (DSS Form 2926) Missing for One Staff114-503H(1-7)
A Staff Health Assessment (DSS Form 2926) is needed on file for one staff. Staff will get required health form. Expected correction by 6-24-25.
- Evidence of TB Clearance Missing for Three Staff114-503H(1-7)
Evidence she is free of tuberculosis is needed on file for three staff. Staff will get required health form. Expected correction by 6-24-25.
- Verification of Education Missing for One Staff114-503H(1-7)
Verification of education is needed on file for one staff. Staff will bring in copy of diploma. Expected correction by 6-24-25.
- Diapering Surface Sanitized, Seamless and Waterproof114-505F(4-7)
The diaper changing pad in infant room #2 is peeling. Diaper changing pads should be waterproof and sanitizable. Facility will replace diaper changing pad. Expected correction by 6-20-25.
- Ceiling, Floors, Windows, Doors Free From Hazards (Water Damage in Infant Classroom #3)114-507A(5)(d)
The ceiling in Infant classroom #3 has a dark spot that appears to be water damage. Facility will repair ceiling. Expected correction by 6-23-25.
- Ceiling Free From Hazards (Mildew Odor in Annex Kitchen)114-507A(5)(d)
In the annex building kitchen area several ceilings have dark spots. The room has a mildew odor. Facility will repair ceiling. Expected correction by 6-23-25.
- Ceiling Free From Hazards (Peeling Paint in 3k #1 Classroom)114-507A(5)(d)
The ceiling in the 3k #1 classroom has peeling paint. Facility will repair ceiling. Expected correction by 6-23-25.
- Torn Mats in Infant Classrooms #3 and #4114-507A(5)(d)
Torn mats were observed in infant classroom #3 and #4. Mats shall be made of easily cleanable material. Facility will replace torn mats. Expected correction by 6-19-25.
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