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The Learning Ladder

2421 South Vance Drive, Florence, SC 295053.8· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About The Learning Ladder

The Learning Ladder is a licensed child care center in Florence, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 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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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
99 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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Ladder has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Florence 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.
Florence 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 Ladder

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
99 children
License number
#25300
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

  3. Apr 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

  4. Apr 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 The Learning Ladder

Is The Learning Ladder licensed?

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

When was The Learning Ladder last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Ladder had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Ladder care for?

99, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Learning Ladder's hours?

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

How much does The Learning Ladder cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 799-5352 to ask.

What is The Learning Ladder's phone number?

(843) 799-5352.

Where is The Learning Ladder?

2421 South Vance Drive, Florence, SC 29505. The nearest other daycare we list is McLaurin Elementary, 0.9 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).