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A Perfect Start Child Care

103 Saleeby Loop, Darlington, SC 295324.7· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111
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About A Perfect Start Child Care

A Perfect Start Child Care is a licensed child care center in Darlington, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

A Perfect Start Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Darlington County has a median price of $111 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Darlington County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$121
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$143

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for A Perfect Start Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
180 children
License number
#25234
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 12 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 8, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium severity

      Staff Requirements

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

  3. Nov 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Feb 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

  9. Oct 24, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jun 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Changes affecting License/Approval/Registration

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

  3. Nov 14, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A Perfect Start Child Care

Is A Perfect Start Child Care licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was A Perfect Start Child Care last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Perfect Start Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A Perfect Start Child Care care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are A Perfect Start Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Perfect Start Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 944-5070 to ask.

What is A Perfect Start Child Care's phone number?

(843) 944-5070.

Where is A Perfect Start Child Care?

103 Saleeby Loop, Darlington, SC 29532. The nearest other daycare we list is Kool Kidz Academy II, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).