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AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES

205 Wise Ferry Road, Lexington, SC 29072
licensed capacity
80
a week, county median
$199
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About AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES

AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES is a licensed child care center in Lexington, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
80 children

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Programs and care

Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lexington County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lexington 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 AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
80 children
License number
#26351
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 1 visit

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. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo 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 AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES

Is AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES licensed?

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

When was AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES had rules cited by the state?

No. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no cited rules in its 1 visit in the last 3 years. 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 AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (839) 250-7269 to confirm.

How much does AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (839) 250-7269 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES's phone number?

(839) 250-7269.

Where is AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES?

205 Wise Ferry Road, Lexington, SC 29072. The nearest other daycare we list is Lake Murray Child Development Center, 0.2 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).