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A Step Ahead Day School

1410 Damon Drive, Florence, SC 295052.9· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
104
a week, county median
$199
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About A Step Ahead Day School

A Step Ahead Day School is a licensed child care center in Florence, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 104 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
104 children

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Licensed capacity104 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

A Step Ahead Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Florence County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Florence County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$181
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$138
Home daycare$89

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 Step Ahead Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
104 children
License number
#15910
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. May 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

  2. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

  4. Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

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 Step Ahead Day School

Is A Step Ahead Day School licensed?

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

When was A Step Ahead Day School last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Step Ahead Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Step Ahead Day School care for?

104, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are A Step Ahead Day School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 673-9304 to confirm.

How much does A Step Ahead Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 673-9304 to ask.

What is A Step Ahead Day School's phone number?

(843) 673-9304.

Where is A Step Ahead Day School?

1410 Damon Drive, Florence, SC 29505. The nearest other daycare we list is Highland Park Weekday Children's Ministry, 0.8 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).