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Summerville Baptist Preschool

417 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 294834.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Summerville Baptist Preschool

Summerville Baptist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infancy through age four
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
135 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfancy through age four
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christ-centered (Summerville Baptist)), Play-based
CurriculumWEE Learn
StaffMost are CPR and First Aid certified
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Summerville Baptist Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dorchester 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.
Dorchester 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 Summerville Baptist Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
135 children
License number
#14204
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

  5. Jan 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Feb 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      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 Summerville Baptist Preschool

Is Summerville Baptist Preschool licensed?

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

When was Summerville Baptist Preschool last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Summerville Baptist Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 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 Summerville Baptist Preschool care for?

135, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Summerville Baptist Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Summerville Baptist Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 873-2120 to ask.

What is Summerville Baptist Preschool's phone number?

(843) 873-2120.

Where is Summerville Baptist Preschool?

417 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Luke's Children's Center, 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).