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The Growing Place
- licensed capacity
- 354
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About The Growing Place
The Growing Place is a licensed child care center in Central, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 354 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care and part-time care.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 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
- Ages 6 weeks through 4 years
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 354 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 6 weeks through 4 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care and part-time care |
| Approach | Faith-based (ALIVE Wesleyan Church) |
| Staff | All teachers and staff members have passed appropriate state and federal criminal background checks |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 354 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Growing Place has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pickens 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for The Growing Place
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 354 children
- License number
- #23431
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 8 visits
- Apr 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Equipment and Materials
Corrected during the visit
Oct 18, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Place
Is The Growing Place licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Growing Place last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 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 The Growing Place care for?
354, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are The Growing Place's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Growing Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 639-2958 to ask.
What is The Growing Place's phone number?
(864) 639-2958.
Where is The Growing Place?
136 Chastain Road, Central, SC 29630. The nearest other daycare we list is Clemson Creative Academy, 4.2 miles away.