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OCAB Bowman Head Start Center

4857 Charleston Highway, Rowesville, SC 29133
licensed capacity
20
a week, county median
$111
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About OCAB Bowman Head Start Center

OCAB Bowman Head Start Center is a child care center in Rowesville, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 20 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
20 children

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Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

OCAB Bowman Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orangeburg County has a median price of $111 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Orangeburg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$121
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$143

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 OCAB Bowman Head Start Center

License

Status
Approved by the state and operating
License type
Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
Capacity
20 children
License number
#24958
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 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. Feb 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026

  2. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025

  4. Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

  5. Nov 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 OCAB Bowman Head Start Center

Is OCAB Bowman Head Start Center licensed?

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

When was OCAB Bowman Head Start Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has OCAB Bowman Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 OCAB Bowman Head Start Center care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are OCAB Bowman Head Start Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 533-6371 to confirm.

How much does OCAB Bowman Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 533-6371 to ask.

What is OCAB Bowman Head Start Center's phone number?

(803) 533-6371.

Where is OCAB Bowman Head Start Center?

4857 Charleston Highway, Rowesville, SC 29133. The nearest other daycare we list is Althea Bruce, 4.8 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).