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Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church)

790 Hawthorne Road, Chester, SC 29706
licensed capacity
173
a week, county median
$117
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About Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church)

Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church) is a child care center in Chester, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 173 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
173 children

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Licensed capacity173 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Chester County has a median price of $117 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Chester 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 Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church)

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
173 children
License number
#905
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 18, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Environmental Hazards

      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 Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church)

Is Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church) licensed?

Yes. Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church) is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church) last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on November 18, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church) care for?

173, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church)'s hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 377-8235 to confirm.

How much does Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 377-8235 to ask.

What is Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church)'s phone number?

(803) 377-8235.

Where is Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church)?

790 Hawthorne Road, Chester, SC 29706. The nearest other daycare we list is Jennifer Edwards, 1.3 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).