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Beacon of Hope Learning and Enrichment Center

Child Care Center

B+ Quality Rating
11332 North Jacob Smart Blvd
Ridgeland, SC 29936

Facility

Capacity: 57

Operator: Andrea Rivers-Brown

Hours

Sunday
  • Closed
Monday
  • 7:00AM–5:30PM
Tuesday
  • 7:00AM–5:30PM
Wednesday
  • 7:00AM–5:30PM
Thursday
  • 7:00AM–5:30PM
Friday
  • 7:00AM–5:30PM
Saturday
  • Closed

Licensing

Type & Number: License#: 24055

Issued: 5/26/2023

Expires: 5/26/2025

Contact

DSS Licensing Specialist

Rice, Marilyn

ABC Quality Assessor

Stephanie Heyward

Facility Review

35 found

Inspection Type Date Deficiency Type Severity  Resolved
Renewal Application 04.16.2025 Staff Requirements High Pending
Renewal Application 04.16.2025 Staff Requirements High Pending
Renewal Application 04.16.2025 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards Medium Pending
Complaint 03.05.2024 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 03.05.2024 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 03.05.2024 Ratios High On Site
Complaint 03.05.2024 Fire Safety High On Site
Complaint 03.05.2024 Fire Safety High Yes
Annual Review 02.02.2024 Staff Requirements High Yes
Annual Review 02.02.2024 Direct Supervision High Yes
Annual Review 02.02.2024 Ratios High Yes
Annual Review 02.02.2024 Ratios High Yes
Annual Review 02.02.2024 Staff Health Medium Yes
Annual Review 02.02.2024 Electrical Sources High Yes
Annual Review 02.02.2024 Outdoor Space Medium Yes
Annual Review 08.02.2023 Center Definitions High Yes
Annual Review 08.02.2023 Direct Supervision High On Site
Annual Review 08.02.2023 Ratios High On Site
Annual Review 08.02.2023 Diapering High On Site
Annual Review 08.02.2023 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards High Yes
Complaint 06.07.2023 Direct Supervision High Yes
Complaint 06.07.2023 Indoor Space & Conditions - Lighting Medium Yes
Renewal Application 04.12.2023 Child Records High Yes
Renewal Application 04.12.2023 Child Records Medium Yes
Renewal Application 04.12.2023 Staff Requirements High Yes
Renewal Application 04.12.2023 Staff Requirements High Yes
Renewal Application 04.12.2023 Staff Health Medium Yes
Renewal Application 04.12.2023 Staff Health High Yes
Renewal Application 04.12.2023 Staff Health Medium Yes
Renewal Application 04.12.2023 Outdoor Space High Yes
Renewal Application 04.12.2023 63-13-40 Background checks for employment High Yes
Annual Review 07.15.2022 Staff Records High Yes
Annual Review 07.15.2022 Staff Records Medium Yes
Annual Review 07.15.2022 Ratios High Yes
Annual Review 07.15.2022 Rest Equipment High Yes

Inspection Reports

8 found

Inspection Type Date Report
Annual Review 02.02.2024 View Report
Complaint 06.07.2023 View Report
Renewal Application 04.12.2023 View Report
Annual Review 07.15.2022 View Report
Complaint 12.02.2021 View Report
Annual Review 12.02.2021 View Report
Annual Review 12.02.2021 View Report
Initial Application 05.13.2021 View Report

ABC Facility Review

1 found

Date Rating
01.14.2020

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.