Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool

DARLINGTON, SCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity80
Hours<ul><li>M-7:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>T-7:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>W-7:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>Th-7:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>F-7:00AM-6:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Est. price$826/mo

Contact information

Address111 Harper Street, DARLINGTON, SC, 29532

CityDARLINGTON, SC 29532

CountyDARLINGTON

Phone(843)-395-2128

Operating details

Hours<ul><li>M-7:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>T-7:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>W-7:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>Th-7:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>F-7:00AM-6:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>

Capacity80

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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111 Harper Street, DARLINGTON, SC, 29532, DARLINGTON, SC 29532

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/15/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/15/2026

    Staff Health

    Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 4/15/2026. Resolved: Yes (5/4/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 5/4/2026
  2. Medium risk4/15/2026

    Staff Health

    Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 4/15/2026. Resolved: Yes (5/4/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 5/4/2026
  3. Medium risk4/15/2026

    Child Records

    Child Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 4/15/2026. Resolved: Yes (6/9/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 6/9/2026

2025

  1. High risk3/26/2025

    Staff Records

    Staff Records — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/26/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/28/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 5/28/2025
  2. Medium risk3/26/2025

    Staff Records

    Staff Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/26/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/28/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 5/28/2025
  3. High risk3/26/2025

    Staff Health

    Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/26/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/28/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 5/28/2025
  4. Medium risk3/26/2025

    Staff Health

    Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/26/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/28/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 5/28/2025
  5. Medium risk3/26/2025

    Water Supply

    Water Supply — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/26/2025. Resolved: Yes (6/19/2025). Steps taken: All laws are being adhered to. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 6/19/2025
  6. Medium risk3/26/2025

    Outdoor Space

    Outdoor Space — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/26/2025. Resolved: Yes (3/31/2025). Steps taken: The broken item was repaired or removed. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 3/31/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

22Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$826/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: DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON County
  • Capacity: 80
  • Type: Child Care Center

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