Carolina Forest Child Development and Learning Center

Hours

Sunday Closed; Monday 6:30AM–5:30PM; Tuesday 6:30AM–5:30PM; Wednesday 6:30AM–5:30PM; Thursday 6:30AM–5:30PM; Friday 6:30AM–5:30PM; Saturday Closed

Capacity

165

Licensed maximum

County

Horry County

Program features

First Steps 4K

Inspection records follow South Carolina's child care licensing system (the SC Department of Social Services). Inspection categories and severity tiers are state-specific.

Inspections on record

Open deficiencies

Most recent

3/12/2026

Inspection history

Staff Requirements High Open

Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards Medium Resolved

Resolved 4/7/2026

Reporting of Incidents High Resolved

Resolved 1/6/2026

Direct Supervision High Open

Medications and Medical Procedures High Open

Environmental Hazards High Open

Confidentiality High Resolved

Resolved 10/18/2024

63-13-40 Background checks for employment High Resolved

Resolved 10/18/2024

Direct Supervision High Open

B+

ABC Quality

South Carolina's ABC Quality program rates participating providers on standards above basic licensing, from C up to A+.

Rating history

12/8/2023 B+

License type

Child Care Center

License number

23142

Administrator

Dale M Helms

Licensed capacity

165

Hours

Sunday Closed; Monday 6:30AM–5:30PM; Tuesday 6:30AM–5:30PM; Wednesday 6:30AM–5:30PM; Thursday 6:30AM–5:30PM; Friday 6:30AM–5:30PM; Saturday Closed

County

Horry

License issued

5/11/2026

License expires

5/11/2029

Provider ID

31942

License Category

License

ABC Quality Rating

B+

Licensing Specialist Name

Vazquez, Tina

Licensing Specialist Phone

(843) 519-0089