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Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center

2805 Fourth Avenue, Conway, SC 295274.0· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
94
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center

Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center is a child care center in Conway, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 94 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
94 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Horry 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.
Horry 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 Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
94 children
License number
#24444
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 27, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

  2. Feb 27, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

  3. Dec 15, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026

  4. Aug 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

  5. Jun 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

  6. Nov 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Nov 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Apr 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo 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 Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center

Is Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center care for?

94, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 488-1442 to ask.

What is Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center's phone number?

(843) 488-1442.

Where is Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center?

2805 Fourth Avenue, Conway, SC 29527. The nearest other daycare we list is Your Neighborhood Childcare and Development Center, 0.4 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).