Mothers Love Daycare
1117 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, DILLON, SC 29536Childery 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.4 / 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
- 41
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Child Transportation Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 1, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Staff Health Assessment on File114-503
One staff person needs a DSS 2926 Health Assessment on file. Obtain the DSS 2926 Health Assessment for staff (corrective due 4/10/2026). [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Vehicle Safe and in Good Condition114-505 I.1(c)
The seats on the bus were torn. Torn seats on the bus need to be repaired (corrective due 4/10/2026). [SAFETY: torn vehicle seats compromise child restraint safety during transport.]
- Building Hardware in Good Repair114-507
The door knob was broken on the door of the main bathroom. Door knob needs to be repaired (corrective due 4/10/2026).
- Ceiling, Floors, Windows Free From Hazards114-507 A.5(d)
There was a thick coating of dust on the ceiling of the 3 year old classroom. Ceiling needs to be cleaned (corrective due 4/10/2026).
- Ceiling, Floors Free From Hazards114-507 A.5(d)
There was a weak spot on the floor of the kitchen and front 3 year old classroom. Weak spots on floor need to be repaired (corrective due 4/10/2026). [SAFETY: structural floor weakness in toddler classroom.]
- Ceiling/walls Free From Hazards (Mold)114-507 A.5(d)
There was mold and water damage on the ceiling of the main bathroom. Mold needs to be removed and water damage needs to be repaired (corrective due 4/10/2026). [SAFETY: mold exposure in bathroom serving young children.]
- Floors/walls/doors Free From Hazards114-507 A.5(d)
Water damage on floor, wall and door of the 2 year old classroom. Water damage needs to be repaired (corrective due 4/10/2026). [SAFETY: water damage in toddler classroom (companion to mold finding).]
- Facility Free From Pest Problems114-507 A.8(b)
There was a sticky insect trap on the floor of the kitchen with a roach on it. Remove the insect trap (corrective due 4/1/2026). [SAFETY: active pest infestation in food-prep area + insect trap accessible to children.]
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