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Kids First University

2199 Mt. Holly Road, Rock Hill, SC 297304.6· 80 reviews
licensed capacity
64
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About Kids First University

Kids First University is a licensed child care center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 64 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 8 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
64 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 8 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids First University 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 University

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
64 children
License number
#23821
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Summary

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

No rules cited on any of 10 visits

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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See all 10 visits
  1. Jul 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Nov 2, 2023VisitNo 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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Questions about Kids First University

Is Kids First University licensed?

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

When was Kids First University last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids First University had rules cited by the state?

No. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no cited rules in its 10 visits in the last 3 years. 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 University care for?

64, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Kids First University's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids First University cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 327-3761 to ask.

What is Kids First University's phone number?

(803) 327-3761.

Where is Kids First University?

2199 Mt. Holly Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730. The nearest other daycare we list is JaMita Love, 1.8 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).