The Arms of Love Academy
1850 JA COCHRA BY-PASS, CHESTER, SC 29706Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 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
- 116
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 4, 20239 Findings9 Important
- Daily Menu Dated and Posted114-503 A.1
No weekly or monthly menu is posted. Will need to post and provide a copy to Specialist (corrective due 30 days).
- Floors Free From Hazards114-507 A.5(d)
Floor in the infant room is coming up could be a tripping hazard. Will need to fix the floor in the infant room (corrective due 30 days). [SAFETY: tripping hazard in infant room.]
- Cabinet/furniture in Good Repair114-507 A.5(d)
Cabinet in the 2's and 3's classroom is broken and needs to be fixed. Center needs to fix cabinet or remove from the room (corrective due 30 days).
- Diaper Area Trash Container Closed and Lined114-507 A.8(d)
Broken trashcan in the infant room. Center will need to purchase a new trashcan (corrective due 30 days).
- Adequate Cushioning Material; 6ft Fall Zone114-507 B(9)
Need cushioning material under new play structure on the playground. Center will need to purchase cushioning material for the playground (corrective due 30 days). [SAFETY: inadequate fall-zone cushioning.]
- Cots or Mats Labeled with Child's Name114-507 D.2
Mats need to be labeled for individual use for nap time. Will need to label mats for individual use (corrective due 30 days).
- Children Periodically Removed From Crib114-509 A.6(a)
Babies were observed awake and laying in the cribs for long period of time. Need a plan/schedule for activities for infants to be moved from the crib when awake (corrective due 30 days). [SAFETY: prolonged supine confinement is developmental concern.]
- Diapering Surface Sanitized, Seamless and Waterproof114-509 F.4-7
Diaper changing area surfaces must be seamless, clean, waterproof, sanitary. Center is ordering new changing pads (corrective due 30 days).
- Diapering Surface Cleaned and Sanitized114-509 F.4-7
Diaper changing area surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized after every use. Center is ordering new changing pads (corrective due 30 days).
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