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Learn and Play Early Head Start

WALTERBORO, SCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity55
Hours<ul><li>M-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>T-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>W-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>Th-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>F-7:30AM-5:30PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Est. price$826/mo

Contact information

Address3031 & 3035 Jefferies Hwy, WALTERBORO, SC, 29488

CityWALTERBORO, SC 29488

CountyCOLLETON

Phone(843)-782-6385

Operating details

Hours<ul><li>M-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>T-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>W-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>Th-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>F-7:30AM-5:30PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>

Capacity55

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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3031 & 3035 Jefferies Hwy, WALTERBORO, SC, 29488, WALTERBORO, SC 29488

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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: 5/27/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk5/27/2026

    Staff Records

    Staff Records — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/27/2026. Resolved: On Site (5/27/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium risk5/27/2026

    Staff Records

    Staff Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/27/2026. Resolved: On Site (5/27/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High risk8/29/2025

    Staff Health

    Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 8/29/2025. Resolved: Yes (4/27/2026). Steps taken: The required staff health documents were provided as required. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 4/27/2026

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

7Total Violations
2Recent 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: WALTERBORO, COLLETON County
  • Capacity: 55
  • Type: Child Care Center

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