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Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center

23 Singleton Lane, Greeleyville, SC 290565.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
53
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$117
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About Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center

Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Greeleyville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 53 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 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
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
53 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity53 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamsburg County has a median price of $117 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.
Williamsburg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$117
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$127
Home daycare$137

School age

Center$134
Home daycare$144

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 Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
53 children
License number
#16629
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 7, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

  4. Nov 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 1, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

  7. Jul 19, 2024Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024

  8. Apr 29, 2024Follow-up visit7 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Meal Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Feb 14, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Electrical Sources

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Food Storage

      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 Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center

Is Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center care for?

53, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 426-2088 to ask.

What is Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center's phone number?

(843) 426-2088.

Where is Tender Bears Day Care and Learning Center?

23 Singleton Lane, Greeleyville, SC 29056. The nearest other daycare we list is Dr. Kerry Demond Singleton, 2.2 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).