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UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center

9020 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC 293163.8· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
161
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$253
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About

About UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center

UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center is a child care center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 161 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $253 to $522.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
One year through 5th grade
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
161 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesOne year through 5th grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
EnrichmentChapel and Music
Daily lifeParents pack food
Licensed capacity161 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center lists monthly tuition from $253 to $522. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Spartanburg County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Part-Time Preschool (8:30-12:00): 3's Monday/Wednesday/Friday Class$275
Part-Time Preschool (8:30-12:00): 3's Tuesday/Thursday Class$253
Part-Time Preschool (8:30-12:00): 4's (Monday-Friday)$328
Preschool Plus (8:30-2:00): 3's Monday/Wednesday/Friday Class$382
Preschool Plus (8:30-2:00): 3's Tuesday/Thursday Class$352
Preschool Plus (8:30-2:00): 4's (Monday-Friday)$424
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Preschool Plus and 5K Tuition (8:30-2:00): 5K (Monday-Friday)$522
Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After-School tuition$65
Full-Time Preschool/Daycare: 1 Year Old Classes$200
Full-Time Preschool/Daycare: 2 Year Old Classes$191
Full-Time Preschool/Daycare: 3 and 4 Year Old Classes$180
Full-Time Preschool/Daycare: 5K (includes AS Care)$195
Summer Camp registration fee for current students$50
After-School registration fee$75
Summer Camp registration fee for new or inactive students$100
Registration for our 1's - 5K, per child (non-refundable)$300
12 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Spartanburg 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 UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
161 children
License number
#744
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Apr 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026

  2. Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 17, 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 UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center

Is UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 5 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 UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center care for?

161, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $253 to $522, as it lists it.

What is UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center's phone number?

(864) 578-8459.

Where is UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center?

9020 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29316. The nearest other daycare we list is Excel Preschool Academy, 0.1 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).