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Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest

131 Gateway Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 295794.8· 158 reviews
licensed capacity
293
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest

Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest is a licensed child care center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 293 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
293 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 capacity293 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Horry County has a median price of $199 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.
Horry 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 Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
293 children
License number
#25040
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 15 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Aug 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Mar 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      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 Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest

Is Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest licensed?

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

When was Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest care for?

293, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest's hours?

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

How much does Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 215-1234 to ask.

What is Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest's phone number?

(843) 215-1234.

Where is Creative Beginnings CDC of Carolina Forest?

131 Gateway Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. The nearest other daycare we list is Carolina Forest Child Development and Learning Center, 0.5 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).