Carolina Christian Academy
1850 Kershaw Camden Highway, Lancaster, SC
Happy Times Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 71
- a week, county median
- $222
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About Happy Times Child Care
Happy Times Child Care is a licensed child care center in Lancaster, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 71 children.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 71 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (803) 285-4566 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 71 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Times Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lancaster County has a median price of $222 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.
Infant
Center$222
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$208
Home daycare$154
Preschool
Center$163
Home daycare$143
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Happy Times Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 71 children
- License number
- #17481
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
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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- Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Times Child Care
Is Happy Times Child Care licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Happy Times Child Care last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Times Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Happy Times Child Care care for?
71, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Happy Times Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 285-4566 to confirm.
How much does Happy Times Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 285-4566 to ask.
What is Happy Times Child Care's phone number?
(803) 285-4566.
Where is Happy Times Child Care?
2235 Mcilwain Road, Lancaster, SC 29720. The nearest other daycare we list is Lancaster County First Steps Head Start - McDonald Green site, 1.5 miles away.