Licensed Daycare in Sumter, South Carolina
12 licensed daycares in Sumter, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official South Carolina licensing records.
Childcare costs in Sumter
ChildCare Aware reports the South Carolina average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Sumter vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. South Carolina families may also qualify for South Carolina Voucher Program (ABC Quality) (intake: (800) 476-0199).
Full South Carolina licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:6
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:18
- Avg capacity
- 58 kids
Program types in Sumter
All Sumter licensed centers
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Sumter
Columbia Kids First Academy #20
Sumter
Happy Days Mount Pleasant Daycare #168
Sumter
Hilton Head Island Creative Kids #141
Sumter
Kids R Us Sumter #40
Sumter
Summerville Discovery Preschool #67
Sumter
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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