Springview Academy at Mount Pleasant
2125 HIGHWAY 17 NORTH, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29466Childery 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
- 159
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 4, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staff Background Checks Completed Prior to Employment114-503 H(1-7)
Background checks for caregivers were not completed prior to being employed. [SAFETY: Caregivers worked without background checks complete.] [Pre-hire screening gap.] Corrective action: caregivers should not return to center until background checks clear. Expected correction: 12/4/2024.
- Adequate Supervision Throughout Facility114-504 A(1-2)
Due to ratio requirements not met, supervision of the children was also in question. [SAFETY: Supervision compromised due to ratio failures.] Corrective action: children must be supervised at all times with qualified caregivers. Expected correction: 12/4/2024.
- Ratio Adequate in Classrooms (1:4 Standard for 1-2 Yo)114-504 B(1)
Ratio for ages 1-2 yr olds was 1:7 due to unauthorized caregivers. [SAFETY: Ratio violation - 1:7 for 1-2 yo exceeds NAEYC 1:4 standard.] Corrective action: facility must stay in ratio at all times. Expected correction: 12/4/2024.
- Ratio Adequate in Classrooms114-504 B(1)
Ratio for ages 3-4 yr olds was 0:16 due to unauthorized caregivers. [SAFETY: Ratio violation - 0:16 means no qualified caregivers for 16 children.] Corrective action: facility must stay in ratio at all times. Expected correction: 12/4/2024.
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