North Charleston Elementary Kaleidoscope
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.2 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 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
- 180
- 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 Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 1, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Must Complete Required Annual Training Hours Yearly114-503 K(5)(c) (staff training hours)
DSS 114-503 K5c - training hours deficiency. Corrective action: All staff need to complete the mandatory training hours yearly. Expected correction: COB.
- Staff Must Provide a Health Assessment Within 30 Days of Working114-505 G(1)(b) (Health Assessment)
DSS 114-505 G1B - Health Assessment deficiency. Corrective action: Staff need to provide a health assessment within 30 days of working. Expected correction: COB. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Staff Must Have Clear Central Registry Prior to StartingDSS 63-13-40 (background checks)
DSS 63-13-40 background checks deficiency. Corrective action: Staff need to have a clear central registry prior to starting. Expected correction: COB. [SAFETY: unscreened staff — Central Registry not verified pre-hire.] [Pre-hire screening gap.]