Montessori School of Pawleys Island
236 COMMERCE DRIVE, PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- 171
- 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
14 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Jun 26, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
6 Important8 Administrative
Across 14 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Nov 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Sep 26, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Renewal Application
Jul 2, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Jun 11, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Mar 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Feb 12, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Jan 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Dec 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Nov 20, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Oct 2, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Jul 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Jan 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Dec 14, 20221 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
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