Your Neighborhood Childcare and Development Center
1100 CREEL STREET, CONWAY, SC 29526Childery 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.3 / 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 B. 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 B (2 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
- 144
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in First Steps 4K (CERDEP), a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 24, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Staff Health Assessment Needed for 4 Staff114-503H(1-7)
An updated Staff Health Assessment was needed on file for 4 staff. Have staff obtain Staff Health Assessments and place on file. Expected correction by 12/24/25.
- Training Hours Up-to-date (Blood-Borne Pathogens)114-503K(5)(b-c)
Blood-Borne Pathogens training was needed in 2024. Ensure staff are taking Blood-Borne Pathogens training annually. Expected correction by 12/24/25.
- Proper Handwashing Practices (Bottles Washed in Diapering Sink)114-505G(4)
Bottles were being washed at the sink used for diapering. Ensure bottles are not being washed at the hand washing sink. Expected correction by 11/24/25.
- Adequate Cushioning Material; At Least 6ft Fall Zone (3's and 4's Equipment Slide)114-507B(9)
Additional cushioning was needed under slide on equipment 3's and 4's use. Add cushioning under slide on the equipment that the 3's and 4's use. Expected correction by 12/24/25.
- Current SC Certificate of Immunization Needed for Multiple Children114-509
A current SC Certificate of Immunization was needed on file for multiple children. Ensure a current SC Certificate of Immunization is on file for all children. Expected correction by 12/24/25.
- General Record (DSS Form 2900) Needed for Multiple Children114-509
General Record was needed on file for multiple children. Ensure DSS Form 2900 is on file for all children. Expected correction by 12/24/25.
- Emergency Treatment Authorization Needed for Multiple Children114-509
Emergency Treatment authorization was needed on file for multiple children. Ensure Emergency Medical Treatment authorization is on file for all children. Expected correction by 12/24/25.
- Signed Disciplinary Policy Acknowledgment Needed for 1 Child114-509
A signed disciplinary policy acknowledgment was needed on file for 1 child. Obtain signed disciplinary policy acknowledgment and place in child's file. Expected correction by 12/24/25.
- Child Pick-Up Authorization Needed for 1 Child114-509
Child Pick-Up authorization was needed on file for 1 child. Obtain Child Pick-Up authorization and place in file. Expected correction by 12/24/25.
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