Embrace Child Care Center
DARLINGTON, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address676 E McIver Road, DARLINGTON, SC, 29532
CountyDARLINGTON
Phone(843)-639-9020
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- 7:00AM-6:00PM Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity31
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High20
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
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Location
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676 E McIver Road, DARLINGTON, SC, 29532, DARLINGTON, SC 29532
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/17/2025
- High18
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
2025
- High risk12/17/2025
Meal Requirements
Meal Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/17/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/18/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 5/18/2026 - High risk12/17/2025
Food Storage
Food Storage — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/17/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/18/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 5/18/2026 - High risk12/17/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/17/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/18/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 5/18/2026 - Medium risk9/25/2025
Staff Records
Staff Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 9/25/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/6/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/6/2025 - High risk5/7/2025
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 5/7/2025. Resolved: On Site (5/7/2025). Steps taken: All definitions are being adhered to. 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 risk5/7/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 5/7/2025. Resolved: On Site (5/7/2025). Steps taken: Additional teachers were called in to assist. 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 risk4/3/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/3/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/7/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 5/7/2025 - High risk1/7/2025
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 1/7/2025. Resolved: Yes (4/3/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 4/3/2025
2024
- Medium risk12/5/2024
Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 7 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: Yes (11/14/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 11/14/2025 - High riskStandard 6312/5/2024
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 15 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: On Site (12/5/2024). Steps taken: All laws are being adhered to. 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 risk12/5/2024
Sleeping
Sleeping — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 14 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: On Site (12/5/2024). Steps taken: Infants removed from equipment and placed on their backs to sleep. 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 risk12/5/2024
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 13 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: On Site (12/5/2024). Steps taken: Bottles removed from crib and TA/training provided. 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 risk12/5/2024
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 12 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: Yes (12/17/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/17/2024 - Medium risk12/5/2024
Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment
Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 11 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: Yes (12/17/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/17/2024 - High risk12/5/2024
Food Storage
Food Storage — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 10 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: Yes (12/17/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/17/2024 - Low risk12/5/2024
Meal Requirements
Meal Requirements — severity Low (state-assigned) — deficiency 9 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: Yes (12/17/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/17/2024 - High risk12/5/2024
Rest Equipment
Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 8 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: Yes (1/7/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/7/2025 - High risk12/5/2024
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: On Site (12/5/2024). Steps taken: The broken item was repaired or removed. 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 risk12/5/2024
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: Yes (12/17/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/17/2024 - Medium risk12/5/2024
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: Yes (1/8/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/8/2025 - High risk12/5/2024
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: On Site (12/5/2024). Steps taken: Additional teachers were called in to assist. 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 risk12/5/2024
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: On Site (12/5/2024). 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 risk12/5/2024
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 15 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/5/2024. Resolved: On Site (12/5/2024). Steps taken: Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. Supervision issues were corrected by calling in another staff person. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection
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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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Estimated monthly cost
$869/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: 31
- Type: Child Care Center
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