Shelia Nesmith
FLORENCE, SC·Group Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address2519 Sand Pit Road, Lot 16, FLORENCE, SC, 29506
CountyFLORENCE
Phone(843)-667-0001
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-6:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>T-6:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>W-6:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>Th-6:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>F-6:00AM-6:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity12
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
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Location
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2519 Sand Pit Road, Lot 16, FLORENCE, SC, 29506, FLORENCE, SC 29506
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/14/2025
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
2025
- High risk4/14/2025
Child Records
Child Records — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/14/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/23/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 5/23/2025 - Medium risk4/14/2025
Child Records
Child Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/14/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/23/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 5/23/2025 - High risk4/14/2025
Diapering
Diapering — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/14/2025. Resolved: On Site (4/14/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - Low risk4/14/2025
Meal Requirements
Meal Requirements — severity Low (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/14/2025. Resolved: On Site (4/14/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk4/14/2025
Meal Requirements
Meal Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/14/2025. Resolved: On Site (4/14/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk4/14/2025
Food Preparation
Food Preparation — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/14/2025. Resolved: On Site (4/14/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk4/14/2025
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 7 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/14/2025. Resolved: On Site (4/14/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in South Carolina run about $761/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in South Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: FLORENCE, FLORENCE County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Group Child Care Home
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