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Thornwell Child Development Center

102 Macdonald Drive, Clinton, SC 293255.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
203
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111
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About Thornwell Child Development Center

Thornwell Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Clinton, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 203 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, early head start, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Newborns through 4k
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
203 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: “4K program 7:30 am – 2:30 pm; after-school option 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesNewborns through 4k
ProgramsAfter-school care, early head start, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided
Licensed capacity203 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Thornwell Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Laurens County has a median price of $111 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.
Laurens 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 Thornwell Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
203 children
License number
#23194
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Other rules 4

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 18, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 6, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Oct 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Aug 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 25, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jun 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 15, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

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 Thornwell Child Development Center

Is Thornwell 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 Thornwell Child Development Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Thornwell Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 13 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 Thornwell Child Development Center care for?

203, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Thornwell Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Thornwell Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 938-2160 to ask.

What is Thornwell Child Development Center's phone number?

(864) 938-2160.

Where is Thornwell Child Development Center?

102 Macdonald Drive, Clinton, SC 29325.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).