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Small Beginnings Childcare Center

1751 King Ave., Florence, SC 29501
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Small Beginnings Childcare Center

Small Beginnings Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Florence, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Small Beginnings Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Florence 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.
Florence 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 Small Beginnings Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
40 children
License number
#25545
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. May 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026

  2. May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

  4. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 22, 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 Small Beginnings Childcare Center

Is Small Beginnings Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Small Beginnings Childcare Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Beginnings Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Small Beginnings Childcare Center care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Small Beginnings Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Small Beginnings Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 407-4110 to ask.

What is Small Beginnings Childcare Center's phone number?

(843) 407-4110.

Where is Small Beginnings Childcare Center?

1751 King Ave., Florence, SC 29501. The nearest other daycare we list is Charlie Brown Day Care and Preschool, 0.1 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).