Charles Webb Center

Charles Webb Center is a day care center in Charleston, SC, serving children with special needs, developmental delays, or diagnosed disabilities. The center provides educational programs and support to foster growth and development in children from six weeks through age ten, offering both early childhood care and after-school programs for school-aged children. Services are designed to strengthen each child’s social, language, and preschool skills while building self-esteem. The center operates as a Family Support Services program of the Disabilities Board of Charleston County and is licensed by the SC Department of Social Services and an ABC Enhanced provider. It has a 4.00 rating based on four reviews.

The Charles Webb Center was established in 1928 as the Charleston Chapter of the Crippled Children’s Society, initially serving children with orthopedic disabilities. Over time, it expanded to support children with a wide range of special needs and evolved into the organization known today. Named in honor of Charles Webb, a prominent advocate in the disabilities community, the center became a program of the Disabilities Board of Charleston County in 1993 and relocated to its current West Ashley site. The center maintains a staff ratio of 1:5, including therapists, early interventionists, service coordinators, and a full-time LPN. All staff undergo background checks, more than 50 hours of initial training, and are certified in first aid, pediatric and adult CPR, and AED use.

The center is located at 1611 Evergreen Street in Charleston, SC. It features four classrooms, a sensory integration room sponsored by the Coastal Community Foundation, an outdoor playground with adaptive equipment, and a nurse’s station. The facility supports individual therapy sessions and hosts enrichment activities, field trips, and special events throughout the year. The center is known for its thorough, well-documented online presence and a website that search engines read cleanly, reflecting its commitment to transparency and accessibility.

Charles Webb Center stands as a long-standing, trusted resource in Charleston’s special needs community, combining decades of experience with a personalized, supportive approach to child development. It remains a vital part of the city’s network of services for children with disabilities.

Services:

• Developmental delays or diagnosed disabilities
• Educational programs
• Support for children with special needs