Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care8
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes6
Extracurriculars7
The Goddard School of Rock Hill is an active SCDSS-licensed childcare center (capacity 248) located in Rock Hill, SC, serving infants through pre-K with COGNIA accreditation and LEED Silver certification. It holds a strong 4.7 Google rating from 65 reviewers and offers a robust STEAM and robotics curriculum, but parents should be aware of two high-severity supervision and ratio violations cited by SCDSS as recently as May 2026.
Strengths
- Active SCDSS license (#24801), capacity 248, expires Nov 2026
- 4.7 Google rating across 65 reviews — strong community reputation
- COGNIA-accredited and LEED Silver certified facility
- Serves 6 weeks through pre-K with STEAM, robotics, and play-based curriculum
- Biometric entry and advanced air filtration for security and health
- Long-tenured families — one family enrolled since 2016 across 4 children
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) recognition — only York County preschool selected
Considerations
- Two high-severity SCDSS violations cited in May 2026 for Direct Supervision and Ratios — flagged as posing potential risk to child health/safety
- Prior high-severity violations in 2023 for Discipline/Behavior Management and Feeding practices
- 5 total documented deficiencies on record with SCDSS ABC Quality
- Hours limited to 7am–6pm Monday–Friday; no weekend care
What parents say
“We have been with Goddard since 2016 with our 4 boys and have been highly pleased with teachers, directors, communication even through transitional phases as well as renovations.”
“Both of our kids have gone here and it has been a great experience. The teachers and staff really care about the kids.”
“I could not recommend them enough for early childhood emotional and cognitive learning.”
Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes5
Extracurriculars7
The Learning Experience – Rock Hill is a SCDSS-licensed private childcare franchise at 748 Herlong Ave (29732), holding an active license (#26404) through November 2028 with a capacity of 254 children from 6 weeks through kindergarten-readiness age. The center uses TLE's proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum emphasizing language, enrichment, academics, and physical play, and offers extended hours with a parent communication app. A small number of online reviews are available, reflecting both appreciation for teacher warmth and some concerns about center scale.
Strengths
- Proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum covering literacy, enrichment, academics, and physical development
- Wide age range served: infants 6 weeks through kindergarten-readiness age 5+
- Large licensed capacity (254 children) with extended hours 6:30 AM–6:30 PM Monday–Friday
- Parent communication app with daily photos and reports
- SCDSS license active through November 2028 with no outstanding violations
Considerations
- Yelp review base is very thin (3 reviews), making overall reputation difficult to assess
- Recent 2026 SCDSS complaint inspections flagged high-severity staff-requirements deficiency (resolved on-site)
- Large capacity center may feel less intimate for families preferring smaller group sizes
- Does not participate in subsidized child care programs, limiting access for low-income families
What parents say
“Thanks to the teachers at the learning experience, for preparing my child for the elementary school so well. I feel she has grown very well.”
“The Learning Experience has been a BLESSING to us. From the flexibility to the genuine love and care they provide...”
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes5
Extracurriculars6
Carolina Kids Child Development Center at 2331 Ebenezer Road is an active SCDSS-licensed private childcare center (License #23728) operated by Cadence Education in Rock Hill, SC 29732. The center serves children from 6 weeks through school age using the proprietary Ascend Curriculum and reported strong Pre-K kindergarten readiness outcomes in 2024. Parents should weigh the recent SCDSS inspection findings, which included high-severity deficiencies at the June 2026 annual review, alongside the center's broad program offerings and 4.6 Google rating.
Strengths
- Large, well-established SCDSS-licensed center operated by Cadence Education with capacity for 291 children
- Ascend Curriculum is skill-based and balances play with structured learning; 100% of 2024 Pre-K cohort assessed as Kindergarten-Ready or Advanced
- Broad age range (6 weeks through school age) with full-time, part-time, half-day, and drop-in scheduling options
- Kind Child social-emotional program and Cadence KickStart Soccer enrichment included
- Conveniently located near I-77 in Rock Hill's 29732 zip code
Considerations
- Most recent SCDSS annual review (June 2026) cited 5 deficiencies including high-severity findings in staff requirements, medications/medical procedures, and diapering; one outdoor space issue remained pending at inspection close
- History of supervision and ratio deficiencies across multiple inspection cycles raises ongoing staffing-consistency concerns
- ABC Quality QRIS tier not publicly listed, limiting independent quality-tier benchmarking for parents
- Some parent reviews cite concerns about potty-training approach and communication responsiveness
What parents say
“We had a wonderful experience with Carolina Kids. Our daughter really liked the teachers and most of the teachers knew her name and spoke to her coming and going.”
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