Rubye J. Johnson Head Start
SUMTER, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1155 North Lafayette Blvd, SUMTER, SC, 29150
CitySUMTER, SC 29150
CountySUMTER
Phone(803)-773-1291
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-7:00AM-4:00PM</li><li>T-7:00AM-4:00PM</li><li>W-7:00AM-4:00PM</li><li>Th-7:00AM-4:00PM</li><li>F-7:00AM-4:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity389
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1155 North Lafayette Blvd, SUMTER, SC, 29150, SUMTER, SC 29150
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/2/2025
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk12/2/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 12/2/2025. Resolved: Yes (1/21/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/21/2026 - High risk5/7/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 5/7/2025. Resolved: On Site (5/7/2025). Steps taken: Caregiver, teacher, other staff as necessary has met the required training requirements. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk5/7/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 5/7/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/23/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 5/23/2025
2024
- High risk9/23/2024
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/23/2024. Resolved: Yes (11/5/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 11/5/2024
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.
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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: SUMTER, SUMTER County
- Capacity: 389
- Type: Child Care Center
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