Child care center

Swan Lake Academy

13 Barnett Drive, Sumter, SC 291502.1· 7 reviews

licensed capacity: 165
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $199

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About Swan Lake Academy

Swan Lake Academy is a licensed child care center in Sumter, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Ask the daycare
Hours today: 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity: 165 children

Hours

MondayToday	6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday	6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity	165 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Swan Lake Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sumter 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.

Sumter 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 Swan Lake Academy

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 165 children
License number: #24767

See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected

Supervision and ratios 7
Building, equipment and play areas 5
Safety and hazards 4
Food and nutrition 4
Records and paperwork 3
Staff training and qualifications 3
Background checks 1
Safe sleep 1
Health, medication and illness 1
Transportation 1
Other rules 2

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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May 19, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
- Safety and hazardsHigh severity
  Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
  Corrected during the visit
- Background checksHigh severity
  63-13-40 Background checks for employment
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
- Safe sleepHigh severity
  Sleeping
  Corrected during the visit
- Records and paperworkMedium severity
  Staff Records
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
Apr 20, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
Apr 10, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
Sep 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Staff Records
  Corrected during the visit
- Records and paperworkMedium severity
  Staff Records
  Corrected during the visit
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
May 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
- Safety and hazardsMedium severity
  Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
- Food and nutritionLow severity
  Meal Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Meal Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
Mar 8, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
- Safety and hazardsHigh severity
  Electrical Sources
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Meal Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
- Safety and hazardsHigh severity
  Environmental Hazards
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Sanitation
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Bathrooms
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
- TransportationHigh severity
  Transportation
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
Nov 29, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 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 Swan Lake Academy

Is Swan Lake Academy licensed?

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

When was Swan Lake Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Swan Lake Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Swan Lake Academy care for?

165, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Swan Lake Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Swan Lake Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 418-5802 to ask.

What is Swan Lake Academy's phone number?

(803) 418-5802.

Where is Swan Lake Academy?

13 Barnett Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Baptist Christian Childcare, 1 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).