Archway Academy #3
2049 Mccrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC
4.1· 17 reviews
Palmetto Academic Learning Station
- licensed capacity
- 82
- a week, county median
- $199
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About Palmetto Academic Learning Station
Palmetto Academic Learning Station is a licensed child care center in Sumter, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 82 children.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 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
- 82 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (803) 774-5437 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
Palmetto Academic Learning Station 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).
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 Palmetto Academic Learning Station
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 82 children
- License number
- #25507
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 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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- Aug 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Discipline and Behavior Management
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
- Feb 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Discipline and Behavior Management
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
Oct 5, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Palmetto Academic Learning Station
Is Palmetto Academic Learning Station licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Palmetto Academic Learning Station last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Palmetto Academic Learning Station had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Palmetto Academic Learning Station care for?
82, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Palmetto Academic Learning Station's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 774-5437 to confirm.
How much does Palmetto Academic Learning Station cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 774-5437 to ask.
What is Palmetto Academic Learning Station's phone number?
(803) 774-5437.
Where is Palmetto Academic Learning Station?
2041/2045 Wedgefield Rd, Sumter, SC 29154. The nearest other daycare we list is Archway Academy #3, 0.7 miles away.