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USC Aiken Children's Center

471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 298014.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
73
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About USC Aiken Children's Center

USC Aiken Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Aiken, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 73 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Six weeks to five years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
73 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
Hours it lists: “year-round, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSix weeks to five years
ProgramsFull-time care
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity73 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

USC Aiken Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Aiken 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.
Aiken 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 USC Aiken Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
73 children
License number
#21471
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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. May 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 5, 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 USC Aiken Children's Center

Is USC Aiken Children's Center licensed?

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

When was USC Aiken Children's Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has USC Aiken Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 USC Aiken Children's Center care for?

73, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are USC Aiken Children's Center's hours?

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

How much does USC Aiken Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 641-3385 to ask.

What is USC Aiken Children's Center's phone number?

(803) 641-3385.

Where is USC Aiken Children's Center?

471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801. The nearest other daycare we list is Miracle Childcare Center, 0.9 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).