York Head Start Center
37 PINCKNEY STREET, YORK, SC 29745Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.4 / 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
- 100
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 6, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Fencing/safety Barriers in Good Repair114-507 B(4)
The gate needs to be secured on the playground so that a child cannot squeeze through the opening. Secure the gate. Correction due 3/6/24.
- Adequate Cushioning Material; Fall Zone114-507 B(9)
Grass is growing up through the mulch on the playground around the silver climber and the slide equipment. Remove grass from around the climber and slide equipment. Correction due 03/06/24.
- Playground Free From Hazards (Litter, Sticks)114-507 C.1-2
There are lots of sticks and pecans on the playground area. Remove all pecans and sticks. Correction due 3/6/24.
- Furniture, Toys & Equipment Meet CPSC Standards114-507 C.2
The silver climber on the playground is rusty. Sand and paint the climber. Correction due 03/06/24.
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