McLaurin Elementary
Data last updated · May 2026
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.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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 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
- 140
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 25, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Children's Enrollment Files Complete114-503
All enrolled children should have completed files (to include authorizations obtained and on items listed on children's file checklist) on site at the facility. Director to ensure proper authorizations obtained and on site for enrolled children (corrective due 4/25/24, 30 days).
- Training Hours Up-to-date114-503 F(3)
One caregiver did not have required training hours for 2022 or 2023 years. Complete required training (corrective due 4/25/24, 30 days). [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Blood Borne Pathogens Training114-503 F(3)
Five caregivers were missing Blood Borne Pathogens (BPP) Training in 2022. Ensure BPP training is completed by all staff each calendar year (corrective due 4/25/24, 30 days). [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Building / Approved Child Care Rooms114-507
Room 103A reported to be in use during renewal visit (no children present at the time). Ensure daycare children are only in Fire Marshall approved child care rooms (corrective due 3/25/24 close of business).
- Hazardous Materials Secured From Children114-507
Cleaning supplies were open and accessible to children in room 103A under handwashing sink. Ensure hazardous materials are out of reach of children or properly locked/stored to prevent child access (corrective due 3/25/24 close of business).