Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus
8230 Marlboro Avenue, Barnwell, SC
3.0· 2 reviews
Allendale Head Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 103
- a week, county median
- $113
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About Allendale Head Start Center
Allendale Head Start Center is a child care center in Allendale, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 103 children.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 103 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (803) 584-4026 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 103 childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
Allendale Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Allendale County has a median price of $113 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$113
Home daycare$116
Toddler
Center$113
Home daycare$116
Preschool
Center$98
Home daycare$126
School age
Center$131
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for Allendale Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Approved by the state and operating
- License type
- Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
- Capacity
- 103 children
- License number
- #537
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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Nov 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
Oct 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
Jan 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Allendale Head Start Center
Is Allendale Head Start Center licensed?
Yes. Allendale Head Start Center is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.
When was Allendale Head Start Center last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Allendale Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Allendale Head Start Center care for?
103, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Allendale Head Start Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 584-4026 to confirm.
How much does Allendale Head Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 584-4026 to ask.
What is Allendale Head Start Center's phone number?
(803) 584-4026.
Where is Allendale Head Start Center?
252 Marion Street, Allendale, SC 29810. The nearest other daycare we list is Allendale Learning Academy, 0.4 miles away.