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Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys

943 W. Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, SC 295505.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111
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About Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys

Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys is a licensed child care center in Hartsville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Darlington County has a median price of $111 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Darlington 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 Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
35 children
License number
#23056
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jan 29, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

  2. Jun 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Meal Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

  3. Jan 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

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 Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys

Is Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys licensed?

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

When was Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys last inspected?

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

Has Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 917-0207 to ask.

What is Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys' phone number?

(843) 917-0207.

Where is Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys?

943 W. Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Preschool, 1.3 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).