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McLaurin Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 140
- a week, county median
- $199
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About McLaurin Elementary
McLaurin Elementary is a licensed child care center in Florence, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 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
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (843) 664-8457 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
McLaurin Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Florence 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 McLaurin Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 140 children
- License number
- #25500
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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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May 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Parent Access and Communication
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
Parent Access and Communication
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
Dec 1, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
Licensing/Approval/Registration Procedures
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
- Aug 27, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
Fire Safety
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
Environmental Hazards
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
- Mar 5, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
Reporting of Changes affecting License/Approval/Registration
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
Center Definitions
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about McLaurin Elementary
Is McLaurin Elementary licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was McLaurin Elementary last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has McLaurin Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 McLaurin Elementary care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are McLaurin Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 664-8457 to confirm.
How much does McLaurin Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 664-8457 to ask.
What is McLaurin Elementary's phone number?
(843) 664-8457.
Where is McLaurin Elementary?
1400 Mcmillan Lane, Florence, SC 29506. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Ladder, 0.9 miles away.