Whitesville Elementary Head Start
324 GAILLARD ROAD, MONCKS CORNER, SC 29461Childery 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.4 / 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 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 (4 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
- 80
- Cost
- Free — Head Start
- Head Start is federally funded and free to enrolled, income-eligible families.
- 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 (5), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 25, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Employees Worked Before Background Checks Complete114-503 B(1-2)
Employees were employed prior to completing background checks. SLED/FBI appointment should be scheduled and CR document sent off. [SAFETY: pre-employment background check failure] [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Staff Files Incomplete114-503 F(1-4)
Staff files should include DSS 2924, DSS 2901, TB test, and signed policies. Documents should be collected and sent to specialist. [Pre-hire screening gap.]
- Education Missing From Staff File114-503 F(1-4)
Education was missing from staff file. Education should be collected.
- Training Hours Not Up-to-date114-503 H(1-7)
Training hours for director and staff were not completed for 2024. Required training hours should be completed as soon as possible.
- CPR/First Aid Not Presented114-503 K(5)(h)
At time of visit, CPR/First Aid was not presented. CPR/First Aid certification must be presented as soon as possible.
- Ratios and Supervision Not Maintained114-504 A(1-2)
Ratios and supervision were not maintained at time of visit. Background checks and staff file should be collected for employee. [SAFETY: supervision/ratio failure at time of visit]
- Playground Safety Hazard114-507 B(4)
On the playground the swing ropes were rusty causing safety hazard. Swings should be coated or replaced as soon as possible. [SAFETY: rusted playground equipment]
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