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Bright Start Learning Center

101 Dickert Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
licensed capacity
59
a week, county median
$199
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About Bright Start Learning Center

Bright Start Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lexington, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits 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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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
59 children

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Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Start Learning Center 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 Bright Start Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
59 children
License number
#25268
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 6 visits

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 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 30, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 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 Bright Start Learning Center

Is Bright Start Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Bright Start Learning Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Start Learning Center 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 6 visits 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 Bright Start Learning Center care for?

59, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Bright Start Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 638-9468 to confirm.

How much does Bright Start Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 638-9468 to ask.

What is Bright Start Learning Center's phone number?

(803) 638-9468.

Where is Bright Start Learning Center?

101 Dickert Drive, Lexington, SC 29073. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST Education @ Meadow Glen Elementary School (MGES), 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).