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Raising A Village Academy

560 & 562 South Pike West, Sumter, SC 29150
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Raising A Village Academy

Raising A Village Academy is a licensed child care center in Sumter, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 84 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
84 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Raising A Village Academy 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 Raising A Village Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
84 children
License number
#26456
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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. Jun 25, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 25, 2026VisitNo 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 Raising A Village Academy

Is Raising A Village Academy licensed?

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

When was Raising A Village Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Raising A Village Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Raising A Village Academy care for?

84, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Raising A Village Academy's hours?

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

How much does Raising A Village Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 983-2530 to ask.

What is Raising A Village Academy's phone number?

(803) 983-2530.

Where is Raising A Village Academy?

560 & 562 South Pike West, Sumter, SC 29150. The nearest other daycare we list is Sumter Christian School Day Care, 0.2 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).