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Brighter Futures Child Development Center

1741 Central Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
licensed capacity
46
a week, county median
$199
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About Brighter Futures Child Development Center

Brighter Futures Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
46 children

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Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Brighter Futures Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dorchester County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Dorchester 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 Brighter Futures Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
46 children
License number
#26082
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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. May 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026

  2. Jun 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

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 Brighter Futures Child Development Center

Is Brighter Futures Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Brighter Futures Child Development Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brighter Futures Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Brighter Futures Child Development Center care for?

46, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Brighter Futures Child Development Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 729-9796 to confirm.

How much does Brighter Futures Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 729-9796 to ask.

What is Brighter Futures Child Development Center's phone number?

(843) 729-9796.

Where is Brighter Futures Child Development Center?

1741 Central Ave, Summerville, SC 29483.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).