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Thompson Children Learning Center

919 South Sixth Street, Hartsville, SC 295505.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111
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About

About Thompson Children Learning Center

Thompson Children Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hartsville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSTEM / STEAM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2 1/2 to 5 Years Old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon 07:30 am – 04:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2 1/2 to 5 Years Old
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Thompson Children Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Darlington County has a median price of $111 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Darlington County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$121
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$143

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 Thompson Children Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
35 children
License number
#25976
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Indoor Space & Conditions - Lighting

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Nov 21, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 21, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

  6. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo 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 Thompson Children Learning Center

Is Thompson Children Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Thompson Children Learning Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Thompson Children Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 6 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 Thompson Children Learning Center care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Thompson Children Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Thompson Children Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 857-9599 to ask.

What is Thompson Children Learning Center's phone number?

(843) 857-9599.

Where is Thompson Children Learning Center?

919 South Sixth Street, Hartsville, SC 29550. The nearest other daycare we list is Jacquelyn James Slayton Head Start Academy, 0.2 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).