Ruby Cooper
504 FREEDOM AVENUE, LAKE CITY, SC 29560Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 20, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Parents Signed Acknowledgement of FCCH Policies114-513
Several parents needed signed statements they have read, understood and signed family child care home policies. Corrective: ensure all parents have read, understood, signed and updated annually all policies relating to the operation of family child care.
- Staff Files in Compliance (TB Clearance, DPH Form 1420)114-513 H(1-7)
Three persons needed written evidence attesting they are free from Tuberculosis (DPH Form 1420). Corrective: obtain all health records and file. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Staff Files in Compliance (Health Assessment, DSS Form 2926)114-513 H(1-7)
Two persons needed Health Assessments (DSS Form 2926) on file. Corrective: all health records will be completed before hiring and placed on file. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
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