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Vanessa's Playland

3300 West Brewington Road, Sumter, SC 291534.2· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Vanessa's Playland

Vanessa's Playland is a licensed child care center in Sumter, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Vanessa's Playland 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's Playland

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
46 children
License number
#24003
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2025: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 3

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. Jan 8, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Meal Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

  2. Aug 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 11, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. May 30, 2024Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

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's Playland

Is Vanessa's Playland licensed?

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

When was Vanessa's Playland last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Vanessa's Playland had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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's Playland care for?

46, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Vanessa's Playland's hours?

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

How much does Vanessa's Playland cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 494-9584 to ask.

What is Vanessa's Playland's phone number?

(803) 494-9584.

Where is Vanessa's Playland?

3300 West Brewington Road, Sumter, SC 29153. The nearest other daycare we list is Simon Says Learning Center #2, 1.5 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).