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Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center

524 E. Godbold Street, Marion, SC 295714.2· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
87
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$113
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About Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center

Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Marion, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 87 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
87 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity87 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marion County has a median price of $113 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.
Marion County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$113
Home daycare$116

Toddler

Center$113
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$98
Home daycare$126

School age

Center$131
Home daycare$139

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 Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
87 children
License number
#16648
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025

  3. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 16, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024

  8. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 9, 2023VisitNo 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 Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center

Is Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center care for?

87, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 423-1092 to ask.

What is Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center's phone number?

(843) 423-1092.

Where is Sugar Bear's DC/CD Learning Center?

524 E. Godbold Street, Marion, SC 29571. The nearest other daycare we list is McMillan Head Start, 0.6 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).