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Morris College Head Start

100 W. College Street, Sumter, SC 29150
licensed capacity
25
a week, county median
$199
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About Morris College Head Start

Morris College Head Start is a child care center in Sumter, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 25 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
25 children

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Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

Morris College Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sumter County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Sumter 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 Morris College Head Start

License

Status
Approved by the state and operating
License type
Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
Capacity
25 children
License number
#86
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Mar 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

  2. Dec 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026

  3. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 16, 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 Morris College Head Start

Is Morris College Head Start licensed?

Yes. Morris College Head Start is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was Morris College Head Start last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Morris College Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Morris College Head Start care for?

25, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Morris College Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 775-1224 to confirm.

How much does Morris College Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 775-1224 to ask.

What is Morris College Head Start's phone number?

(803) 775-1224.

Where is Morris College Head Start?

100 W. College Street, Sumter, SC 29150. The nearest other daycare we list is Rubye J. Johnson Head Start, 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).