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Kids First Academy

Sumter, SC · Sumter County
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.0 (2 reviews)
1250 Peach Orchard Road, Sumter, SC 29150
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Quick Facts

Capacity
224 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
ABC Quality Level
C

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Contact Information

📞 (803) 494-3979
1250 Peach Orchard Road
Sumter, SC 29150
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
22392
License Issued
Mar 11, 2026
Active Through
Mar 11, 2029
Issued By
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Licensor
Tyler, Kalyn
District Office
South Carolina Dept. of Social Services - Division of Child Care Services

Reviews

3.0
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Casey
2022-03-16 19:24:00
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My daughter has been coming to this center for two years now. The teachers are amazing and as far as the cleanliness goes, I think they do a wonderful job. However, if other parents kept their sick children home instead of doping their children up maybe it will help cut back some on the sickness. The center has been following CDC guidelines as well as staying in constant connection with them on any covid cases. There are also flyers around the center that shows a company called bio pure comes in to spray the center weekly and I have also noticed a cleaning lady every afternoon there cleaning. Overall, I think the teachers and owners are wonderful and loving and treat the kids as their own.

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Lathonia Adekunle
2022-02-24 14:38:32
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

I am not pleased with the environment of the child. Children are sick constantly and I am beginning to wonder if the toys and the areas used daily are sanitized by a company or at closing by anyone. Children who are sick should not be in the center and as soon as they find out a child is sick, Proper cleaning should take place to try to ensure other children are not contracting any similar illnesses'.
The lack of COVID precautions for the staff may be a reason for the children becoming ill. the contact from the staff. Something needs to be done to change the cleanliness of the center.

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About the Provider

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Our goal at Kids First Academy is to give parents the peace of mind that their child is cared for as if they were our very own. We believe that every child needs to be nurtured, loved, healthy, smart and strong. We focus on providing a center that will meet every childs emotional, social, physical and educational needs.
Additional Information: ABC Quality Level: C;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30AM–6:00PM
  • Tuesday5:30AM–6:00PM
  • Wednesday5:30AM–6:00PM
  • Thursday5:30AM–6:00PM
  • Friday5:30AM–6:00PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type Date Deficiency Type Severity Resolved
ABC - Annual 2026-07-30
Review Follow Up 2026-05-22 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 2026-04-28
Review Follow Up 2026-04-21 Reporting of Changes affecting License/Approval/Registration High Yes
Review Follow Up 2026-04-21 Direct Supervision High On Site
Renewal Application 2026-01-13 Child Records Medium Yes
Renewal Application 2026-01-13 Staff Requirements High Yes
Complaint 2025-12-16 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 2025-12-05 Diapering High Yes
Complaint 2025-12-05 Feeding, Eating, and Drinking High Yes
Complaint 2025-12-05 Sleeping High Yes
Complaint 2025-09-24
Complaint 2025-09-02 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 2025-09-02 Child Health High Yes
Complaint 2025-09-02 Feeding, Eating, and Drinking High Yes
Annual Review Follow Up 2025-07-16 Direct Supervision High Yes
Annual Review Follow Up 2025-07-16 Staff Health High Yes
Annual Review Follow Up 2025-07-16 Staff Health Medium Yes
Annual Review Follow Up 2025-07-16 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards High Yes
Annual Review Follow Up 2025-07-16 Feeding, Eating, and Drinking High Yes
Annual Review 2025-02-18 Center Definitions High On Site
Annual Review 2025-02-18 Capacity High On Site
Annual Review 2025-02-18 Direct Supervision High On Site
Annual Review 2025-02-18 Ratios High On Site
Annual Review 2025-02-18 Staff Health High Yes
Annual Review 2025-02-18 Staff Health Medium Yes
Annual Review 2025-02-18 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards Medium Yes
Annual Review 2025-02-18 Rest Equipment High Yes
ABC 2024-10-23
Complaint Follow Up 2024-08-15
Complaint 2024-06-05 Center Definitions High On Site
Complaint 2024-06-05 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 2024-06-05 Ratios High On Site
Annual Review 2024-05-02
Renewal Application 2024-01-17 Child Records Medium Yes
Renewal Application 2024-01-17 Staff Requirements High Yes
Renewal Application 2024-01-17 Staff Health High Yes
Renewal Application 2024-01-17 Staff Health Medium Yes
Complaint 2024-01-03
Complaint 2023-12-07
Complaint 2023-09-20 Staff Health High Yes
Annual Review 2023-03-22 Staff Requirements High Yes
Annual Review 2023-03-22 Staff Health High Yes
Annual Review 2023-03-22 Staff Health Medium Yes
Annual Review 2022-08-11 Outdoor Space Medium Yes
Review 2022-08-11 Outdoor Space Medium Yes

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