West Ashley Head Start
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.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.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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a ABC Quality rating of A+. 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)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
- 185
- 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 Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Files in Compliance — Health Assessments114-503 H(1-7)
3 employees are missing updated Health Assessments. Corrective: have employees bring in their medically signed Health Assessments. Expected correction: 10/10/2025.
- Child Records — Parent Signed Policies and DSS Form 2900114-503 H(1-7)
6 children are missing parent signed policies and DSS form 2900. Corrective: have parents sign missing policies and fill out the 2900 form. Expected correction: 10/10/2025.
- Training Hours Up-to-date114-503 K(5)(b-c)
5 caregivers are missing training hours for 2023/2024. Corrective: have caregivers make up the hours in 2025. Expected correction: 10/10/2025.