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The Learning Express Child Development Center

1105 Pine Street, Pelion, SC 29123
licensed capacity
78
a week, county median
$199

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About The Learning Express Child Development Center

The Learning Express Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Pelion, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 78 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
78 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity78 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Express Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lexington County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lexington 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 The Learning Express Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
78 children
License number
#25078
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Sanitation

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

  3. Apr 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

  4. Jan 19, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 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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Questions about The Learning Express Child Development Center

Is The Learning Express Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was The Learning Express Child Development Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Express Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Learning Express Child Development Center care for?

78, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Learning Express Child Development Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 894-4934 to confirm.

How much does The Learning Express Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 894-4934 to ask.

What is The Learning Express Child Development Center's phone number?

(803) 894-4934.

Where is The Learning Express Child Development Center?

1105 Pine Street, Pelion, SC 29123. The nearest other daycare we list is Wrenns Nest, 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).