Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center

Child Care Center

Facility Attributes

Operator:

Capacity:

97

Facility Hours

Sunday
  • Closed
Monday
  • 6:30AM–6:00PM
Tuesday
  • 6:30AM–6:00PM
Wednesday
  • 6:30AM–6:00PM
Thursday
  • 6:30AM–6:00PM
Friday
  • 6:30AM–6:00PM
Saturday
  • Closed

Licensing

Licensing Type & Number:

License#: 24251

Issue Date:

3/1/2024

Expiration Date:

3/1/2026

Call your DSS licensing specialist if you have questions:

DSS Licensing Specialist

Hutchinson, Holly


1717 Savannah Hwy
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Charleston County


History of Non-Compliance

10/28/2024

Complaint

5 Alerts | 1 Resolved

Deficiency - 1 of 5

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Direct Supervision

Resolved:

Pending

Deficiency - 2 of 5

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Direct Supervision

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

10/28/2024

Deficiency - 3 of 5

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Ratios

Resolved:

Pending

Deficiency - 4 of 5

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Diapering

Resolved:

Pending

Deficiency - 5 of 5

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Feeding Chairs

Resolved:

Pending

|

10/15/2024

Complaint Follow Up

6 Alerts | 2 Resolved

Deficiency - 1 of 6

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Direct Supervision

Resolved:

Pending

Deficiency - 2 of 6

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Ratios

Resolved:

Pending

Deficiency - 3 of 6

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Diapering

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

10/15/2024

Deficiency - 4 of 6

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Staff Health

Resolved:

Pending

Deficiency - 5 of 6

Severity Level: Medium
Deficiency Type:

Staff Health

Resolved:

Pending

Deficiency - 6 of 6

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

10/15/2024

|

10/7/2024

Complaint

5 Alerts | 3 Resolved

Deficiency - 1 of 5

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Reporting of Incidents

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

10/7/2024

Deficiency - 2 of 5

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Direct Supervision

Resolved:

Pending

Deficiency - 3 of 5

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Direct Supervision

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

10/7/2024

Deficiency - 4 of 5

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Ratios

Resolved:

Pending

Deficiency - 5 of 5

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Feeding Chairs

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

10/7/2024

|

7/23/2024

Review

2 Alerts | 2 Resolved

Deficiency - 1 of 2

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Center Definitions

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

7/23/2024

Deficiency - 2 of 2

Severity Level: Medium
Deficiency Type:

Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

7/23/2024

|

7/18/2024

Complaint

4/24/2024

Annual Review

1/25/2024

Annual Review Follow Up

12/8/2023

Renewal Application

3 Alerts | 3 Resolved

Deficiency - 1 of 3

Severity Level: Medium
Deficiency Type:

Child Records

Resolved:

Yes

Date Resolved:

12/20/2023

Deficiency - 2 of 3

Severity Level: Medium
Deficiency Type:

Staff Records

Resolved:

Yes

Date Resolved:

12/20/2023

Deficiency - 3 of 3

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Staff Requirements

Resolved:

Yes

Date Resolved:

1/17/2024

|

11/27/2023

Complaint

2 Alerts | 2 Resolved

Deficiency - 1 of 2

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Direct Supervision

Resolved:

Yes

Date Resolved:

1/25/2024

Deficiency - 2 of 2

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Ratios

Resolved:

Yes

Date Resolved:

1/25/2024

|

10/6/2023

Annual Review Follow Up

7/27/2023

Annual Review

3 Alerts | 3 Resolved

Deficiency - 1 of 3

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Direct Supervision

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

7/27/2023

Deficiency - 2 of 3

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Ratios

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

7/27/2023

Deficiency - 3 of 3

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Feeding Chairs

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

7/27/2023

|

1/17/2023

Annual Review Follow Up

1/12/2023

Annual Review Follow Up

1/5/2023

Annual Review

12/1/2022

Annual Review Follow Up

8/17/2022

Annual Review

4 Alerts | 4 Resolved

Deficiency - 1 of 4

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Center Definitions

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

8/17/2022

Deficiency - 2 of 4

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Ratios

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

8/17/2022

Deficiency - 3 of 4

Severity Level: Medium
Deficiency Type:

Sanitation

Resolved:

Yes

Date Resolved:

11/16/2022

Deficiency - 4 of 4

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Sleeping

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

8/17/2022

|

6/10/2022

Complaint

3 Alerts | 3 Resolved

Deficiency - 1 of 3

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Center Definitions

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

6/10/2022

Deficiency - 2 of 3

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Ratios

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

6/10/2022

Deficiency - 3 of 3

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Feeding Chairs

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

6/10/2022

|

5/13/2022

Annual Review

6 Alerts | 6 Resolved

Deficiency - 1 of 6

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Center Definitions

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

5/13/2022

Deficiency - 2 of 6

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Ratios

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

5/13/2022

Deficiency - 3 of 6

Severity Level: Medium
Deficiency Type:

Staff Health

Resolved:

Yes

Date Resolved:

5/25/2022

Deficiency - 4 of 6

Severity Level: Medium
Deficiency Type:

Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

Resolved:

Yes

Date Resolved:

8/17/2022

Deficiency - 5 of 6

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Rest Equipment

Resolved:

Yes

Date Resolved:

8/17/2022

Deficiency - 6 of 6

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Food Storage

Resolved:

Yes

Date Resolved:

8/17/2022

|

2/3/2022

Complaint

4 Alerts | 4 Resolved

Deficiency - 1 of 4

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Center Definitions

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

2/3/2022

Deficiency - 2 of 4

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Reporting of Incidents

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

2/3/2022

Deficiency - 3 of 4

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Direct Supervision

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

2/3/2022

Deficiency - 4 of 4

Severity Level: High
Deficiency Type:

Ratios

Resolved:

On Site

Date Resolved:

2/3/2022

|

12/14/2021

Initial Application


Note on Deficiencies

Deficiencies are listed in broad categories and are available online for 36 months. We encourage you to contact your region office for an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or for additional information about this facility's compliance. Resolved "On Site" means that a violation was resolved during the Licensing Specialist's inspection.


Severity Levels

High:
These are the most serious violations of child care regulations and could pose a risk to the health and safety of children. If you would like an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or would like additional information about this facility's compliance, please contact your regional office.

Medium:
These are significant violations of child care regulations and could negatively impact the health and safety of children. If you would like an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or would like additional information about this facility's compliance, please contact your regional office.

Low:
These violations are the least likely to impact health and safety, but they still show that a facility is out of compliance with some child care regulations. If you would like an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or would like additional information about this facility's compliance, please contact your regional office.


Note on Frequency of Inspections

Centers, Group Homes, and Licensed Family Homes::
In 2014, legislation was passed that changed the number of unannounced visits from two per year to one per year in Child Care Centers, Group Child Care Homes, and Licensed Family Child Care Homes. As a result of this new law, you may see a decrease in the number of deficiencies listed on this website for these types of providers. Unannounced visits are still made in response to a complaint, and visits are scheduled with the facility during the re-licensing process, which occurs every two years.

Registered Family Homes:
Most family homes are registered, not licensed. In 2014, legislation was passed that allows Child Care Licensing to make one unannounced visit to these homes each year. As a result of this new law, you may see an increase in the number of deficiencies listed on this website for Registered Family Child Care Homes. Unannounced visits are still made in response to a complaint. Click here for an overview of each facility and the requirements they must meet according to state law.