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St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool

118 York St. Southeast, Aiken, SC 29801
licensed capacity
100
a week, county median
$199
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About St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool

St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool is a licensed child care center in Aiken, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children.

It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschool through middle school
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschool through middle school
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based (Catholic)
DiscountsMulti-Student Discount: approximately 8% discount for the 2nd child
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool 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 St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
100 children
License number
#26372
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 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 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

  2. Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo 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 St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool

Is St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool licensed?

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

When was St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 649-2071 to confirm.

How much does St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 649-2071 to ask.

What is St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool's phone number?

(803) 649-2071.

Where is St. Mary Help of Christians Preschool?

118 York St. Southeast, Aiken, SC 29801. The nearest other daycare we list is St. John's MC SEED, 0.2 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).