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Bright Beginnings Kids Academy

11299 Cr Koon Highway, Prosperity, SC 291274.3· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
147
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111
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About Bright Beginnings Kids Academy

Bright Beginnings Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Prosperity, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 147 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
147 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity147 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Newberry County has a median price of $111 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Newberry 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 Bright Beginnings Kids Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
147 children
License number
#26289
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 2

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 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 28, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

  4. May 4, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 1, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025

  9. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jun 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding Chairs

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

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 Bright Beginnings Kids Academy

Is Bright Beginnings Kids Academy licensed?

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

When was Bright Beginnings Kids Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Bright Beginnings Kids Academy care for?

147, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Bright Beginnings Kids Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 364-0660 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Kids Academy's phone number?

(803) 364-0660.

Where is Bright Beginnings Kids Academy?

11299 Cr Koon Highway, Prosperity, SC 29127. The nearest other daycare we list is Rikard Learning Center /Head Start, 1.5 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).