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The Playpen Child Care Center

1256 Old Gilliard Road Unit 1, Ridgeville, SC 294725.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About The Playpen Child Care Center

The Playpen Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Ridgeville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 52 children.

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

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 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
5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Playpen Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dorchester 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.
Dorchester 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 Playpen Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
52 children
License number
#25472
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

  3. Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

  4. Apr 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025

  5. Jan 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 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 The Playpen Child Care Center

Is The Playpen Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was The Playpen Child Care Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Playpen Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Playpen Child Care Center care for?

52, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Playpen Child Care Center's hours?

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

How much does The Playpen Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 530-0817 to ask.

What is The Playpen Child Care Center's phone number?

(843) 530-0817.

Where is The Playpen Child Care Center?

1256 Old Gilliard Road Unit 1, Ridgeville, SC 29472. The nearest other daycare we list is Clay Hill Elementary Head Start, 4.2 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).