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Kids First Academy

107 Guinn Street, Clover, SC 297105.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
43
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
Call (803) 222-6640Directions

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About Kids First Academy

Kids First Academy is a licensed child care center in Clover, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 43 children.

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

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 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
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
43 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity43 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids First Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in York County has a median price of $199 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.
York County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Kids First Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
43 children
License number
#23029
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 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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  1. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 9, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Kids First Academy

Is Kids First Academy licensed?

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

When was Kids First Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids First Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 7 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 Kids First Academy care for?

43, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Kids First Academy's hours?

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

How much does Kids First Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 222-6640 to ask.

What is Kids First Academy's phone number?

(803) 222-6640.

Where is Kids First Academy?

107 Guinn Street, Clover, SC 29710. The nearest other daycare we list is Playful Cubs Academy @ Marion, 0.1 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).