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Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool

111 Harper Street, Darlington, SC 295324.8· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111

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About

About Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool

Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Darlington, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ask the daycare
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Darlington County has a median price of $111 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.
Darlington County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$121
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$143

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 Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
80 children
License number
#17318
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

  2. May 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 26, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Water Supply

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

  4. Jul 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

  5. Feb 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 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 Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool

Is Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool licensed?

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

When was Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 395-2128 to ask.

What is Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool's phone number?

(843) 395-2128.

Where is Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool?

111 Harper Street, Darlington, SC 29532. The nearest other daycare we list is Kool Kidz Academy, 0.2 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).