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Cross Early Childhood Center

495 Buckwalter Pkwy., Bluffton SC 29910 · License #18048 · Child Care Center

License#: 18048
Capacity 451 childrenLast inspected Feb 12, 2026
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Director
Laura Heyward Sturkie
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Address
495 Buckwalter Pkwy., Bluffton SC 29910 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Simmons, Katrina · (843) 953-9780

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Care & schedule

When they operate

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  • Licensed for 451 children
14
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
12
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by South Carolina DSS
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.0
South Carolina average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education
Feb 12, 2026 — Annual Review
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
Aug 20, 2025 — Complaint
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
Jun 25, 2025 — Annual Review
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
Jun 20, 2024 — Renewal Application
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Apr 22, 2024 — Complaint
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
Jan 24, 2024 — Annual Review
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 24, 2024 — Annual Review
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 12, 2026 inspection noted: “Direct Supervision” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 20, 2025 inspection noted: “Center Definitions” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff Requirements” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education · Source records · Report an error