Policies & Safety Procedures | Licensed Daycare in Mount Pleasant, SC
At The Sweetgrass School, the safety and well-being of every child in our care comes first. Our licensed daycare and preschool upholds rigorous security protocols, strict health policies, and transparent communication standards — giving families in Mount Pleasant, SC and the surrounding Lowcountry total peace of mind.
A Secure Environment for Every Child in Our Care
Monitoring the safety of all children attending The Sweetgrass School is paramount. As a licensed daycare and early learning center in Mount Pleasant, SC, we believe in preventative care — every necessary step is taken to ensure the security of the children under our supervision at all times.
Our childcare facility features cameras in all classrooms, exterior surveillance, and a secured entry system with an alarm. Only authorized adults may enter the building, and our team is trained to verify identity before releasing any child. Drop-off and pick-up is managed through ProCare, our digital check-in and check-out platform, which logs every arrival and departure with time-stamped records visible to parents.
All Sweetgrass School staff members undergo thorough background checks prior to employment, including criminal history and sex offender registry screenings. Our educators also complete ongoing professional development and safety training to meet and exceed South Carolina DSS licensing requirements for childcare providers.
- Secured entry door with alarm system
- Cameras in every classroom and exterior area
- ProCare digital check-in & check-out for every child
- Comprehensive background checks for all staff
- Mandatory ongoing safety and first-aid training
- Only pre-authorized individuals may pick up children
Health Policies at Our Mount Pleasant Preschool
The Sweetgrass School maintains strict health policies to protect every child enrolled in our daycare, preschool, and pre-K program. Transparency with families is essential — please review the details below so you are always prepared.
Illness Policy & Exclusion Guidelines
The Sweetgrass School does not permit staff or children to attend when ill. To protect all children in our childcare center, we follow the South Carolina Department of Social Services exclusion guidelines without exception. If your child shows symptoms of a communicable illness, they must remain home until they meet the criteria for return.
Download SC DSS Exclusion List (PDF)Medication Administration
When a child requires medication during childcare hours, our licensed daycare staff follows a strict protocol to keep children safe. A completed and signed medication authorization form is required before any medication may be administered by a staff member. Medications must be in their original, labeled container and clearly identified with the child’s name and dosage instructions.
Our team documents every instance of medication administration and informs parents promptly. For details, refer to our Parent Handbook.
Emergency Procedures & Drills
The Sweetgrass School maintains comprehensive emergency action plans covering fire, severe weather, lockdown, and evacuation scenarios. Our early childhood education staff conducts regular drills with children in an age-appropriate and calm manner, ensuring everyone is prepared without causing unnecessary anxiety.
Emergency contact information for every enrolled child is maintained on file and accessible to authorized staff at all times. Parents are notified immediately in the event of any emergency situation involving their child.
Rigorous Cleaning & Hygiene Standards
Maintaining an extremely clean facility is a vital component of The Sweetgrass School’s core beliefs concerning childcare. Daily cleaning of the environment — including learning materials, surfaces, toys, and high-touch areas — is thorough and strictly enforced throughout our preschool and infant daycare rooms alike.
The Sweetgrass School explicitly teaches and emphasizes healthy habits of hygiene to ALL staff and children, integrating these habits into daily routines from the moment children arrive. Proper handwashing is practiced before meals, after outdoor play, after restroom use, and at other critical moments throughout the day.
Our sanitization protocols include:
- Daily disinfection of all classroom surfaces and learning materials
- Sanitization of sensory bins and shared manipulatives after each use
- Thorough cleaning of restrooms and diapering areas multiple times daily
- Regular laundering of any fabric items within the childcare environment
- Deep cleaning of all spaces on a weekly schedule and after any reported illness
These standards apply equally across our toddler daycare classrooms, our pre-K program rooms, and all shared common areas. We believe a clean environment is foundational to quality early childhood education.
Fully Licensed & SC DSS Compliant
The Sweetgrass School is a fully licensed daycare and early learning center operating under South Carolina Department of Social Services License No. 24616. Our licensure reflects our unwavering commitment to meeting and exceeding the stateβs standards for safety, staff qualifications, and program quality in early childhood education.
Every member of our childcare team is credentialed and trained in accordance with SC DSS requirements. Our lead educators in the preschool and pre-K program hold degrees or credentials in early childhood education, and all staff complete first aid and CPR training, as well as mandatory reporter training.
We are proud to serve families not only in Mount Pleasant, SC, but also those commuting from Charleston, Old Village, Belle Hall, Park West, Snee Farm, I’On, Hobcaw Point, Sullivan’s Island, and Isle of Palms. Our comprehensive Parent Handbook outlines every policy, procedure, and expectation in detail.
Drop-Off, Pick-Up & Parent Expectations
Our policies are designed to create a consistent, secure, and nurturing routine for every child enrolled in our daycare and preschool programs. Clear expectations help us partner effectively with every family we serve.
Arrival & Departure
Children must be signed in and out via ProCare at each visit. Families are expected to arrive and depart within their scheduled childcare hours. Late pick-up fees apply as outlined in the Parent Handbook. Please plan accordingly to maintain consistent routines for your child.
Authorized Pick-Up Persons
Only adults listed on your child’s authorized pick-up list may collect your child from our licensed daycare. Photo identification is required for anyone our staff does not recognize. Any changes to the authorized list must be submitted in writing and updated in ProCare before taking effect.
Absences & Communication
If your child will be absent, please notify our team as early as possible through ProCare or by calling (843) 485-5507. Keeping communication open allows us to maintain accurate attendance records and plan appropriately for our early childhood education classrooms. Visit our Parent Communication page to learn more about how we stay connected with families.
Enrollment Forms & Records
All required enrollment documentation — including emergency contacts, medical information, and authorization forms — must be on file and current at all times. Families can review requirements and begin the process on our Registration & Enrollment page. Questions? Our team is happy to help guide you through the steps.
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930 Pine Hollow Rd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 — Conveniently located with easy access off Highway 17