Child Care Centers in ZIP 29401 (Charleston, SC)

There are 4 licensed child care centers in ZIP 29401, Charleston, SC, within this data release.

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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

State measures by provider

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMLicensed capacityOwnership
First Baptist School of CharlestonNot rated———81Not reported
Mason Preparatory SchoolNot rated———40Not reported
Memminger Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool ProgramNot rated———340Not reported
Montessori Fountainhead SchoolNot rated———50Not reported

Listed child care centers in ZIP 29401

Child Care Center First Baptist School of Charleston Charleston, SC 29401 Capacity 81 Child Care Center Mason Preparatory School Charleston, SC 29401 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Memminger Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program Charleston, SC 29401 Capacity 340 Child Care Center Montessori Fountainhead School Charleston, SC 29401 Capacity 50

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Choosing among child care centers in ZIP 29401

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 29401, Charleston, SC, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Data profile for ZIP 29401

The current data covers the 4 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 29401: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 4 of these providers report 511 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record4
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)511

Frequently asked questions

Who owns the child care centers in ZIP 29401?
Ownership is not reported for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 29401.
Which child care center in ZIP 29401 has the highest quality rating?
No child care center in ZIP 29401 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
How many child care centers are in ZIP 29401?
The current data lists 4 licensed child care centers with a mailing address in ZIP 29401 (Charleston, SC).
How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 29401?
To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score.
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 29401?
511 licensed child care spaces are reported across 4 providers in ZIP 29401. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.

Data sources

Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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