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Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child

524 Francis Marion Road, Florence, SC 29506
licensed capacity
189
a week, county median
$199
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About Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child

Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child is a child care center in Florence, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 189 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
189 children

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Licensed capacity189 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Florence County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Florence 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 Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child

License

Status
Approved by the state and operating
License type
Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
Capacity
189 children
License number
#21675
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Meal Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Dec 3, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

  5. May 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 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 Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child

Is Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child licensed?

Yes. Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child care for?

189, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 661-1630 to confirm.

How much does Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 661-1630 to ask.

What is Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child's phone number?

(843) 661-1630.

Where is Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child?

524 Francis Marion Road, Florence, SC 29506. The nearest other daycare we list is Shantara Douglas, 1.7 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).