South Carolina South Carolina

Licensing Standards for DayCare Centers


Section E
Investigations, Inspections and Consultation

E.(1) Department staff may visit a child day care center anytime during the hours of operation without prior notice for the purpose of inspections and verification of regulatory compliance. Department staff shall provide at least two working days notice to the operator or center director prior to conducting a visit to initiate an original licensing/approval study or a renewal study.

E.(2) Upon receipt of a regulatory complaint, Department staff shall conduct an unannounced visit to the center to investigate the complaint. If the complaint is written, Department staff shall provide a copy to the operator or director upon request.

E.(3) The operator or director may request consultative visits of Department staff regarding meeting and maintaining regulations or related matters. Department staff shall provide technical assistance to the operator or director as requested.


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