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Kids First Academy
- licensed capacity
- 224
- a week, county median
- $199
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About Kids First Academy
Kids First Academy is a licensed child care center in Sumter, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 224 children.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 10 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
- 224 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (803) 494-3979 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 224 childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids First Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sumter 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Kids First Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 224 children
- License number
- #22392
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 18 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 10
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Other rules 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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- Jul 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 22, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2026Follow-up visit2 rules cited
Reporting of Changes affecting License/Approval/Registration
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Dec 5, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Diapering
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
Sleeping
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
- Sep 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Child Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Jul 16, 2025Follow-up visit5 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
Show 8 earlier visits
Feb 18, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
Rest Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Capacity
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
- Jan 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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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 July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids First Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 10 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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?
224, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Kids First Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 494-3979 to confirm.
How much does Kids First Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 494-3979 to ask.
What is Kids First Academy's phone number?
(803) 494-3979.
Where is Kids First Academy?
1250 Peach Orchard Road, Sumter, SC 29154.