For Parents
Creative Learning is a licensed Child Care provider and prides itself on servicing you and your child’s needs in a fun environment. We adhere to all laws set forth by the State of South Carolina and follow all regulatory guidelines dictated by the Division of Child Services in South Carolina. To learn more about the licensing guidelines, click here.
Minimum State Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old and able to read and write. Must have a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months experience as a caregiver in a licensed/approved facility, and complete 6 hours of training in child growth and development/early childhood education within 6 months of hire.
Provider / Child Ratios for South Carolina
| Age Range | Ratios for Center Based Care in South Carolina |
| Infants | (1:6) |
| 1 – 2 years | (1:6) |
| 2 – 3 years | (1:10) |
| 3 – 4 years | (1:13) |
| 4 – 5 years | (1:18) |
| 5 – 6 years | (1:21) |
| 6 – 12 years | (1:23) |
| Mixed age groups | as indicated |
| Age Range | Ratios for Family Child Care in South Carolina |
| All ages | (1:6) includes family members under age 12 |
Contact Information
Child Care Licensing Agency
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Child Care Licensing
2638 Two Notch Road, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: (803) 898-9020
Fax: (803) 898-9029
To report suspected child abuse in South Carolina, call the Regional Office of the Department of Social Services at (800) 722-2737. National (800) 422-4453
For national child abuse information, call the Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline (staffed 24 hours daily with professional crisis counselors): 1-800-4-A-CHILD or 1-800-2-A-CHILD (T.D.D)