McLaurin Elementary
FLORENCE, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1400 McMillan Lane, FLORENCE, SC, 29506
CountyFLORENCE
Phone(843)-664-8457
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-2:00PM-6:00PM</li><li>T-2:00PM-6:00PM</li><li>W-2:00PM-6:00PM</li><li>Th-2:00PM-6:00PM</li><li>F-2:00PM-6:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity140
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High13
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low1
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Location
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1400 McMillan Lane, FLORENCE, SC, 29506, FLORENCE, SC 29506
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/4/2026
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk5/4/2026
Parent Access and Communication
Parent Access and Communication — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 5 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 5/4/2026. Resolved: Pending. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/4/2026
Child Records
Child Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 5 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 5/4/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 6/4/2026. Steps taken: The child’s file(s) was completed with the appropriate documents as required. (Immunization, complete 2900, medication permission, discipline policy, etc.). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk5/4/2026
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 5 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 5/4/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 5/28/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - Medium risk5/4/2026
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 5 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 5/4/2026. Resolved: Yes (5/7/2026). Steps taken: The required staff health documents were provided as required. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 5/7/2026 - High risk5/4/2026
Parent Access and Communication
Parent Access and Communication — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 5 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 5/4/2026. Resolved: Pending. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low risk12/1/2025
Licensing/Approval/Registration Procedures
Licensing/Approval/Registration Procedures — severity N/A (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/1/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/13/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 5/13/2026 - High risk12/1/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/1/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/4/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/4/2025 - High risk12/1/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/1/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/4/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 5/4/2026 - High risk12/1/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/1/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/4/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 5/4/2026
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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Estimated monthly cost
$782/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: 140
- Type: Child Care Center
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