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First Baptist Preschool

104 East Home Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550
licensed capacity
112
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$210
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About First Baptist Preschool

First Baptist Preschool is a child care center in Hartsville, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 112 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $210 to $355.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddler - Kindergarten program, ages 1-5
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
112 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday; Early Bird 7:30-8:15; Preschool 8:15-11:30; 5K 8:15-2:30; After School Care until 2:30 or 5:30”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddler - Kindergarten program, ages 1-5
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First Baptist Church Hartsville)
Licensed capacity112 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Preschool lists monthly tuition from $210 to $355. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2K (2 as of September 1)$255
3K (3 as of September 1)$255
5K (5 as of September 1) 8:15-2:30$355
After School Toddler-4K 11:30-2:30$210
After School Toddler-4K 11:30-5:30$325
Toddlers (1 as of September 1)$265
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 First Baptist Preschool

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
112 children
License number
#22226
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jun 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

  2. Apr 11, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025

  3. Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

  4. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo 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 First Baptist Preschool

Is First Baptist Preschool licensed?

Yes. First Baptist Preschool is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was First Baptist Preschool last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 First Baptist Preschool care for?

112, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First Baptist Preschool's hours?

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

How much does First Baptist Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $210 to $355, as it lists it.

What is First Baptist Preschool's phone number?

(843) 878-0445.

Where is First Baptist Preschool?

104 East Home Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Preschool, 0.1 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).