Child care center

Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla

905 E. Main St., Walhalla, SC 296914.5· 16 reviews

licensed capacity: 370
open each week: 5 days
weekly, posted tuition: $90

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About Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla

Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla is a licensed child care center in Walhalla, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 370 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $90 to $115.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedPosts tuition

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Ages six weeks through ten years
Hours today: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 370 children

Hours

MondayToday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Ages six weeks through ten years
Programs	After-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
Curriculum	The Creative Curriculum
Daily life	Meals provided; Snacks provided
Transportation	Transportation (children picked up from area schools (Walhalla Elem., Keowee Elem., JMB Elem.))
Licensed capacity	370 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla lists weekly tuition from $90 to $115. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Oconee County has a median price of $111 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own words	Price
Full-Time After School, Monday–Friday	$90
School Break Program, Monday-Friday 6 AM to 6 PM	$115
Drop-in After School, full days that school is not in session	$32 a day

2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

Oconee 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 Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 370 children
License number: #23392

See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

Discipline and child guidance 1
Supervision and ratios 1
Transportation 1
Other rules 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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Jun 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 12, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Discipline and Behavior Management
  Corrected during the visit
Mar 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
- TransportationHigh severity
  Transportation
  Corrected during the visit
May 14, 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 Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla

Is Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla licensed?

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

When was Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla care for?

370, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla's hours?

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

How much does Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla cost?

Weekly tuition from $90 to $115, as it lists it.

What is Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla's phone number?

(864) 638-6800.

Where is Upstate Children's Center of Walhalla?

905 E. Main St., Walhalla, SC 29691. The nearest other daycare we list is Lisa Arrowood, 1.1 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).