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Hampton Early Learning Center

103 First Street, Hampton, SC 299241.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$117

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About Hampton Early Learning Center

Hampton Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hampton, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 83 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hampton Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hampton County has a median price of $117 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.
Hampton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$117
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$127
Home daycare$137

School age

Center$134
Home daycare$144

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 Hampton Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
83 children
License number
#24777
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 12 visits · 33 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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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  1. Jul 29, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

  2. Jul 10, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-110 First Aid and CPR Certificates

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

  3. Jun 16, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026

  4. Jun 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

  6. Oct 3, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Meal Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jul 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025

  9. Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

  10. May 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 8, 2024Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

  2. Feb 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 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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Questions about Hampton Early Learning Center

Is Hampton Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Hampton Early Learning Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hampton Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 10 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Hampton Early Learning Center care for?

83, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Hampton Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hampton Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 914-0755 to ask.

What is Hampton Early Learning Center's phone number?

(803) 914-0755.

Where is Hampton Early Learning Center?

103 First Street, Hampton, SC 29924.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).