Child care center

Vanessa Palace

1360 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 291504.8· 6 reviews

licensed capacity: 63
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $199

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About Vanessa Palace

Vanessa Palace is a licensed child care center in Sumter, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 63 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Ask the daycare
Hours today: Closed today
Licensed capacity: 63 children

Hours

Monday	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
SundayToday	Not listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity	63 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Vanessa Palace has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sumter 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.

Sumter 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 Vanessa Palace

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 63 children
License number: #24626

See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

Health, medication and illness 7
Supervision and ratios 5
Food and nutrition 4
Safe sleep 4
Safety and hazards 4
Records and paperwork 2
Discipline and child guidance 1
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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See all 8 visits

Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Meal Requirements
  Corrected during the visit
- Safe sleepHigh severity
  Rest Equipment
  Corrected during the visit
Mar 14, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
Mar 13, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Dec 4, 2024Follow-up visit7 rules cited
- Safety and hazardsHigh severity
  Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
  Corrected during the visit
- Safe sleepMedium severity
  Rest Equipment
  Corrected during the visit
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Stimulation & Nurturing
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Diapering
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
Oct 21, 2024Complaint investigation9 rules cited
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Feeding Chairs
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Diapering
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
- Records and paperworkMedium severity
  Staff Records
  Corrected during the visit
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Staff Records
  Corrected during the visit
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Inspection
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
Sep 11, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
Jun 27, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
- Safety and hazardsHigh severity
  Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
  Corrected during the visit
- Safety and hazardsMedium severity
  Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Diapering
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
  Corrected during the visit
- Safe sleepHigh severity
  Rest Equipment
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
- Safe sleepMedium severity
  Sleeping
  Corrected during the visit
- Safety and hazardsHigh severity
  Environmental Hazards
  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 Vanessa Palace

Is Vanessa Palace licensed?

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

When was Vanessa Palace last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Vanessa Palace had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Vanessa Palace care for?

63, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Vanessa Palace's hours?

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

How much does Vanessa Palace cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 938-9339 to ask.

What is Vanessa Palace's phone number?

(803) 938-9339.

Where is Vanessa Palace?

1360 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. The nearest other daycare we list is Itsy Bitsy Steps Learning Center, 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).