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Small Steps/Big Strides

1198 Glover Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
licensed capacity
40
a week, county median
$111
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About Small Steps/Big Strides

Small Steps/Big Strides is a licensed child care center in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 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
40 children

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Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Small Steps/Big Strides 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 Small Steps/Big Strides

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
40 children
License number
#24701
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 16 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Mar 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

  2. Apr 30, 2025Follow-up visit6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026

    • Other rulesLow severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

  3. Feb 6, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2025

    • Food and nutritionLow severity

      Meal Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026

  4. Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

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 Steps/Big Strides

Is Small Steps/Big Strides licensed?

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

When was Small Steps/Big Strides last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Steps/Big Strides had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Steps/Big Strides care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Small Steps/Big Strides' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 614-1232 to confirm.

How much does Small Steps/Big Strides cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 614-1232 to ask.

What is Small Steps/Big Strides' phone number?

(803) 614-1232.

Where is Small Steps/Big Strides?

1198 Glover Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115. The nearest other daycare we list is Greater Faith Baptist Church CDC, 1.1 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).