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Embrace Child Care Center

676 E Mciver Road, Darlington, SC 295324.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
34
a week, county median
$111

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About Embrace Child Care Center

Embrace Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Darlington, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 34 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
34 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Embrace Child Care Center 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).

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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 Embrace Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
34 children
License number
#25574
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 27 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 7
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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. Aug 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026

  2. Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Meal Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

  3. Sep 25, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025

  4. May 7, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

  6. Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

  8. Dec 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Dec 5, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025

    • Food and nutritionLow severity

      Meal Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jun 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 28, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 16, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 1, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited

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 Embrace Child Care Center

Is Embrace Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Embrace Child Care Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Embrace Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Embrace Child Care Center care for?

34, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Embrace Child Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 639-9020 to confirm.

How much does Embrace Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 639-9020 to ask.

What is Embrace Child Care Center's phone number?

(843) 639-9020.

Where is Embrace Child Care Center?

676 E Mciver Road, Darlington, SC 29532. The nearest other daycare we list is Mary Dubose, 1.8 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).