Preschool Learning Center at OGEC
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.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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 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
- 40
- 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 (4) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 3, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Staff Files in Compliance (Background Check)114-503 F(1-4)
Unauthorized caregiver is working with an expired abuse/neglect background check. Corrective: all background checks must be current. [SAFETY: expired clearance.] [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Staff Files in Compliance (Health Assessment + TB)114-503 F(1-4)
Health assessments and TB results were missing from staff files. Corrective: all staff file items must be collected. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Staff Files in Compliance (Education Verification)114-503 F(1-4)
Unqualified caregiver did not have education verification. Corrective: caregivers must provide education verification. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Staff Files in Compliance (Policy Statements)114-503 F(1-4)
Staff are missing signed policy statements/discipline policy statements. Corrective: all staff file items must be collected.
- Supervision / Ratios114-504 A(1-2),B,C
12 children were improperly supervised in the 2's/3's/4's room. Corrective: all staff must be authorized and qualified to supervise children. [SAFETY: supervision lapse — 12 children.]
- Ratios Adequate in All Classrooms and on Playground114-504 B,C
Ratio in the 2's/3's/4's class was 0:12 with unauthorized staff present. Corrective: all staff must be authorized and qualified to count in ratio. [SAFETY: out-of-ratio room; unauthorized staff counted.]