Wedgefield University for Kids
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
- 126
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 4, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Staff Files in Compliance (SLED/FBI Clearance) [Pre-hire Screening Gap.]114-523 F
SLED/FBI clearance needed for caregiver prior to hire. Corrective action: obtain SLED/FBI clearance letter prior to hire. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Staff Files in Compliance (Central Registry/Abuse & Neglect Check) [Pre-hire Screening Gap.]114-523 F
Current Central Registry/Abuse and Neglect Check needed for a caregiver. Corrective action: obtain Current Central Registry/Abuse and Neglect Check prior to hire. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Adequate Supervision Throughout the Facility114-524 A(1)
Improper supervision in the 30-month-old room. Corrective action: follow supervision regulations.
- Adequate Staff:child Ratios114-524 A(2)
The 30-month-old room was out of ratio. Corrective action: follow ratio regulations.