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Sumter, SC 29153 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Grace Baptist Christian Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 287
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Grace Baptist Christian Childcare
Grace Baptist Christian Childcare is a child care center in Sumter, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 287 children.
It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsFaith-based
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants to 4K
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 287 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (803) 773-1686 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants to 4K |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Grace Baptist) |
| Licensed capacity | 287 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grace Baptist Christian Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sumter County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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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
State record
Inspection reports for Grace Baptist Christian Childcare
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered family child care home
- Capacity
- 287 children
- License number
- #584
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 14, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Other rules 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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Mar 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Dec 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
Nov 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Nov 21, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
Food Storage
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Rest Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Rest Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Electrical Sources
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Diapering
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Diapering
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Jul 26, 2024Follow-up visit3 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Follow-up visit5 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
Fire Safety
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Jan 12, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
Nov 20, 2023Follow-up visit1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Oct 20, 2023Follow-up visit7 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
Staff Requirements
Corrected during the visit
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
Rest Equipment
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Baptist Christian Childcare
Is Grace Baptist Christian Childcare licensed?
Yes. Grace Baptist Christian Childcare is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.
When was Grace Baptist Christian Childcare last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 14, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Baptist Christian Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 8 of 8 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 Grace Baptist Christian Childcare care for?
287, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Grace Baptist Christian Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 773-1686 to confirm.
How much does Grace Baptist Christian Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 773-1686 to ask.
What is Grace Baptist Christian Childcare's phone number?
(803) 773-1686.
Where is Grace Baptist Christian Childcare?
219 W Calhoun Street, Sumter, SC 29150. The nearest other daycare we list is Downtown Prep, 0.3 miles away.