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Lake Murray Child Development Center

204 Wise Ferry Road, Lexington, SC 290723.5· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
145
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$235
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About Lake Murray Child Development Center

Lake Murray Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Lexington, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 145 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It lists weekly tuition from $235 to $250.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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
145 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsDrop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Daily lifePotty training: Teachers and parents work together to support potty training
Licensed capacity145 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lake Murray Child Development Center lists weekly tuition from $235 to $250. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lexington County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2's Class, Full Time Monday - Friday$245
3's and 4's Class, Full Time Monday - Friday$235
Infants/Wobblers/Toddlers, Full Time Monday - Friday$250
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Part Time 2's Class, minimum of 2 days/weekly$65
Part Time 3's and 4's Class, minimum of 2 days/weekly$60
Part Time Infants and Toddlers, minimum of 2 days/weekly$70
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Lexington 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 Lake Murray Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
145 children
License number
#17936
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 26, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

  8. Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. 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 Lake Murray Child Development Center

Is Lake Murray Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Lake Murray Child Development Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lake Murray Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Lake Murray Child Development Center care for?

145, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Lake Murray Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Lake Murray Child Development Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $235 to $250, as it lists it.

What is Lake Murray Child Development Center's phone number?

(803) 356-1411.

Where is Lake Murray Child Development Center?

204 Wise Ferry Road, Lexington, SC 29072. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Lake Murray ES, 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).