Child care center

First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries

904 65th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 295725.0· 5 reviews

licensed capacity: 208
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $199

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About First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries

First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries is a licensed child care center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 208 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k and preschool.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-based

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Children birth to age 5 and school-age care for children ages 5 to 13
Hours today: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity: 208 children

Hours

MondayToday	7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday	7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday	7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday	7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday	7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri: 7:00AM – 5:30PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Children birth to age 5 and school-age care for children ages 5 to 13
Programs	Pre-K and preschool
Approach	Faith-based (First Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach)
Licensed capacity	208 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries 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 First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 208 children
License number: #17928

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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 14 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

Supervision and ratios 4
Food and nutrition 3
Health, medication and illness 2
Building, equipment and play areas 2
Staff training and qualifications 1
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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See all 14 visits

Apr 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Diapering
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
  Corrected during the visit
Sep 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Jun 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Temperature
  Corrected during the visit
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
  Corrected during the visit
- Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
Apr 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Feb 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Corrected during the visit
Aug 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

Show 4 earlier visits

May 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Discipline and Behavior Management
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
Apr 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Nov 14, 2023Follow-up visit1 rule cited
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
  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 First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries

Is First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries licensed?

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

When was First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 10 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Church Child Development Ministries care for?

208, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries' hours?

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

How much does First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 692-9272 to ask.

What is First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries' phone number?

(843) 692-9272.

Where is First Methodist Church Child Development Ministries?

904 65th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Center, 0.9 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).