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Palmetto Prep

5650 Sycamore St, Sumter, SC 291524.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
76
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Palmetto Prep

Palmetto Prep is a licensed child care center in Sumter, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children.

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

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
76 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity76 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Palmetto Prep 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.
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 Palmetto Prep

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
76 children
License number
#24954
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Nov 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

  2. Jun 4, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 4, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

  9. May 16, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024

  10. May 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Mar 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 12, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 8, 2023VisitNo 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 Palmetto Prep

Is Palmetto Prep licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Palmetto Prep last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Palmetto Prep had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Prep care for?

76, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Palmetto Prep's hours?

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

How much does Palmetto Prep cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 499-5437 to ask.

What is Palmetto Prep's phone number?

(803) 499-5437.

Where is Palmetto Prep?

5650 Sycamore St, Sumter, SC 29152. The nearest other daycare we list is Round The Clock Child Care Center, 0.9 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).