The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
2009 Second Loop Road, Florence, SC
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Thelma Brown Head Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Thelma Brown Head Start Center
Thelma Brown Head Start Center is a child care center in Florence, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 100 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
- 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Thelma Brown Head Start Center 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.
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 Thelma Brown Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Approved by the state and operating
- License type
- Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
- Capacity
- 100 children
- License number
- #233
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 visits
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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- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Thelma Brown Head Start Center
Is Thelma Brown Head Start Center licensed?
Yes. Thelma Brown Head Start Center is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.
When was Thelma Brown Head Start Center last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Thelma Brown Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
No. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Thelma Brown Head Start Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Thelma Brown Head Start Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Thelma Brown Head Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 678-3417 to ask.
What is Thelma Brown Head Start Center's phone number?
(843) 678-3417.
Where is Thelma Brown Head Start Center?
304 North Alexander Street, Florence, SC 29501. The nearest other daycare we list is Tinker Bell Nursery & Day Care, 0.4 miles away.