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Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus

8230 Marlboro Avenue, Barnwell, SC 298123.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
77
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$50
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About Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus

Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus is a licensed child care center in Barnwell, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 77 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care and infant care. It lists weekly tuition from $50 to $125.

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

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants to school aged children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
77 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6:30AM to 5:30PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants to school aged children
ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity77 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus lists weekly tuition from $50 to $125. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Barnwell County has a median price of $94 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
AFTER SCHOOL $50 per week$50
INFANT CARE $125 per week (6 weeks to 2 ½ years)$125
Part time $75 per week, no more than 25 hours per week$75
TODDLER CARE $125 per week (2 ½ years and up)$125
non-refundable application fee per packet$20
Drop Ins - TODDLER CARE $25 per day (2 ½ years and up)$25 a day
Drop Ins - INFANT CARE $35 per day (6 weeks to 2 ½ years)$35 a day
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Barnwell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$94
Home daycare$117

Toddler

Center$94
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$104
Home daycare$127

School age

Center$137
Home daycare$141

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 Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
77 children
License number
#25521
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 13 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • 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. Jul 29, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 20, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Child Abuse & Neglect

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Medications and Medical Procedures

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 15, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo 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 Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus

Is Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus licensed?

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

When was Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus care for?

77, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus cost?

Weekly tuition from $50 to $125, as it lists it.

What is Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus' phone number?

(336) 588-8562.

Where is Barnwell Smart Start Childcare Plus?

8230 Marlboro Avenue, Barnwell, SC 29812. The nearest other daycare we list is New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church CDC, 1.1 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).