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Southside Early Childhood Center

500 Hampton Road, Lancaster, SC 297203.9· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
443
a week, county median
$222
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About Southside Early Childhood Center

Southside Early Childhood Center is a child care center in Lancaster, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 443 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
443 children

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Licensed capacity443 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

Southside Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lancaster County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lancaster County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$222
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$208
Home daycare$154

Preschool

Center$163
Home daycare$143

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$93

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 Southside Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Approved by the state and operating
License type
Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
Capacity
443 children
License number
#798
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Bathrooms

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Sanitation

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 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 Southside Early Childhood Center

Is Southside Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. Southside Early Childhood Center is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was Southside Early Childhood Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southside Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 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 Southside Early Childhood Center care for?

443, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Southside Early Childhood Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 283-3915 to confirm.

How much does Southside Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 283-3915 to ask.

What is Southside Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(803) 283-3915.

Where is Southside Early Childhood Center?

500 Hampton Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).