Tender Years CDC/Early Head Start Center
6862 LOWER RICHLAND BOULEVARD, HOPKINS, SC 29061Childery Rating: 5/5
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.5 / 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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a ABC Quality rating of A+ and NAEYC accreditation. 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 A+ (5 out of Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
6 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 6 Findings
Most recent: May 15, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
2 Important4 Administrative
Across 6 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Renewal Application
Sep 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
Dec 14, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Jan 30, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial Application
Dec 13, 20221 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
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