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S.O.S. Child Development Center

1534 Grainger Road, Conway, SC 295284.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
92
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About S.O.S. Child Development Center

S.O.S. Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Conway, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 92 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 9 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
92 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

S.O.S. Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Horry 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.
Horry 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 S.O.S. Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
92 children
License number
#23897
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 48 rules in all · 47 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • 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. Aug 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2026

  2. Jun 24, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

  3. Apr 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

  5. May 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 27, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Child Abuse & Neglect

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Feb 26, 2025Complaint investigation15 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasLow severity

      A (1) Indoor Space & Conditions

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Child Abuse & Neglect

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

  8. Sep 10, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      63-13-210 Notice to Parents that Childcare Business Does not Carry Liability Insurance

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024

  9. Jun 16, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

  10. Jun 11, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Apr 16, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

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 S.O.S. Child Development Center

Is S.O.S. Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was S.O.S. Child Development Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has S.O.S. Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 9 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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 S.O.S. Child Development Center care for?

92, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are S.O.S. Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does S.O.S. Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 488-5437 to ask.

What is S.O.S. Child Development Center's phone number?

(843) 488-5437.

Where is S.O.S. Child Development Center?

1534 Grainger Road, Conway, SC 29528. The nearest other daycare we list is Your Neighborhood Childcare and Development Center, 0.7 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).