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South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center

980 Dougherty Road, Aiken, SC 29803
licensed capacity
162
a week, county median
$199

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About South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center

South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center is a child care center in Aiken, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 162 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
162 children

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Licensed capacity162 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Aiken County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Aiken 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 South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
162 children
License number
#122
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 7 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jul 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

  8. May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Apr 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo 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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Is South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center care for?

162, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 648-7872 to confirm.

How much does South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 648-7872 to ask.

What is South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center's phone number?

(803) 648-7872.

Where is South Aiken Baptist Church Early Learning Center?

980 Dougherty Road, Aiken, SC 29803. The nearest other daycare we list is Betty's Creative Corner 929, 0.3 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).