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First Methodist Children's Center

311 East Main Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512
licensed capacity
96
a week, county median
$113
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About First Methodist Children's Center

First Methodist Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Bennettsville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 96 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
96 children

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Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

First Methodist Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marlboro County has a median price of $113 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Marlboro County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$113
Home daycare$116

Toddler

Center$113
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$98
Home daycare$126

School age

Center$131
Home daycare$139

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 Methodist Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
96 children
License number
#22967
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

  3. Mar 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jan 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 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 First Methodist Children's Center

Is First Methodist Children's Center licensed?

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

When was First Methodist Children's Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Methodist Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Methodist Children's Center care for?

96, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First Methodist Children's Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 479-8731 to confirm.

How much does First Methodist Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 479-8731 to ask.

What is First Methodist Children's Center's phone number?

(843) 479-8731.

Where is First Methodist Children's Center?

311 East Main Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512. The nearest other daycare we list is Kim's Little Blessings Daycare, 0.2 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).