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Little Lights Learning Center

300 Frontage Rd, Clemson, SC 296315.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
141
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$650

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About Little Lights Learning Center

Little Lights Learning Center is a child care center in Clemson, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 141 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $650 to $700.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-basedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
141 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
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:00 am – 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Clemson United Methodist Church)
EnrichmentMusic Mondays, Elevation Dance Company, Children's Church, Amazing Athletes
Staff-to-child ratioBirth to One Year 1:5; One to Two Years 1:6; Two to Three Years 1:8; Three to Four Years 1:12; Four to Five Years 1:17
Discounts$10 per child, per month, for families with more than one child enrolled
Licensed capacity141 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Lights Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $650 to $700. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pickens County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Freshmen – Seniors (three years and up)$650
Infants, Wobblers, Explorers and Tots (two years and under)$700
Application Fee to join waiting list (tour also required)$50
Enrollment Fee: $100 per child upon acceptance$100
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Pickens 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 Little Lights Learning Center

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
141 children
License number
#18502
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2025: no rules cited

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

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 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. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 28, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

  4. Jul 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 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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FAQ

Questions about Little Lights Learning Center

Is Little Lights Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Little Lights Learning Center is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Lights Learning Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Lights Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 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 Little Lights Learning Center care for?

141, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Lights Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Little Lights Learning Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $650 to $700, as it lists it.

What is Little Lights Learning Center's phone number?

(864) 654-5506.

Where is Little Lights Learning Center?

300 Frontage Rd, Clemson, SC 29631. The nearest other daycare we list is Clemson Child Development Center, 0.8 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).