Newberry YMCA- Little Mountain Elementary
692 MILL STREET, LITTLE MOUNTAIN, SC 29075Childery 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.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
- 76
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 3, 20255 Findings5 Important
- New Staff Files Must Include All Necessary Documentation114-503 (staff file documentation)
Staff files. Corrective action: ensure that new staff have staff files that include all necessary documentation. Expected correction 9/10/2025. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- All Staff Must Be Qualified with Current Background Checks Before Working with Children114-503 H(1-7) (unqualified staff background checks)
Unqualified staff. Corrective action: ensure staff are qualified by obtaining necessary background checks. Expected correction 9/17/2025. [SAFETY: unqualified caregiver in classroom.] [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Ratios Must Be Maintained in All Classrooms and on Playground114-504 (ratios)
Ratios deficiency. Corrective action: maintain appropriate ratios. Expected correction 9/5/2025. [SAFETY: out-of-ratio.]
- Adequate Supervision Throughout Facility114-504 A(1-2) (supervision)
Supervision deficiency. Corrective action: maintain appropriate supervision. Expected correction 9/5/2025. [SAFETY: supervision lapse.]
- Facility Must Follow Tracking Procedures for Children114-504 A(3) (tracking)
Tracking deficiency. Corrective action: ensure tracking procedures are being followed. Expected correction 9/4/2025. [SAFETY: child tracking gap.]
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