Lake City Head Start
LAKE CITY, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address209 Graham Road, LAKE CITY, SC, 29560
CountyFLORENCE
Phone(843)-394-5466
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-8:00AM-2:00PM</li><li>T-8:00AM-2:00PM</li><li>W-8:00AM-2:00PM</li><li>Th-8:00AM-2:00PM</li><li>F-8:00AM-2:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity179
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
209 Graham Road, LAKE CITY, SC, 29560, LAKE CITY, SC 29560
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/13/2026
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk3/13/2026
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/13/2026. Resolved: On Site (3/13/2026). 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
- High risk10/28/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 10/28/2025. Resolved: On Site (10/28/2025). 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)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$861/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: LAKE CITY, FLORENCE County
- Capacity: 179
- Type: Child Care Center
What parents actually pay
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Parent Reviews
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