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Kids First Academy

Child Care Center

C Quality Rating
1250 Peach Orchard Road
SUMTER, SC 29154

Facility

Capacity: 224

Operator: Carol Sims, Brandi Ellis

Hours

Sunday
  • Closed
Monday
  • 5:30AM–6:00PM
Tuesday
  • 5:30AM–6:00PM
Wednesday
  • 5:30AM–6:00PM
Thursday
  • 5:30AM–6:00PM
Friday
  • 5:30AM–6:00PM
Saturday
  • Closed

Licensing

Type & Number: License#: 22392

Issued: 3/11/2024

Expires: 3/11/2026

Contact

DSS Licensing Specialist

Broach, Emily

ABC Quality Assessor

Ronda Steward

Facility Review

21 found

Inspection Type Date Deficiency Type Severity  Resolved
Annual Review 02.18.2025 Center Definitions High On Site
Annual Review 02.18.2025 Capacity High On Site
Annual Review 02.18.2025 Direct Supervision High On Site
Annual Review 02.18.2025 Ratios High On Site
Annual Review 02.18.2025 Staff Health High Pending
Annual Review 02.18.2025 Staff Health Medium Pending
Annual Review 02.18.2025 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards Medium Pending
Annual Review 02.18.2025 Rest Equipment High Pending
Complaint 06.05.2024 Center Definitions High On Site
Complaint 06.05.2024 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 06.05.2024 Ratios High On Site
Renewal Application 01.17.2024 Child Records Medium Yes
Renewal Application 01.17.2024 Staff Requirements High Yes
Renewal Application 01.17.2024 Staff Health High Yes
Renewal Application 01.17.2024 Staff Health Medium Yes
Complaint 09.20.2023 Staff Health High Yes
Annual Review 03.22.2023 Staff Requirements High Yes
Annual Review 03.22.2023 Staff Requirements High Yes
Annual Review 03.22.2023 Staff Health High Yes
Annual Review 03.22.2023 Staff Health Medium Yes
Annual Review 08.11.2022 Outdoor Space Medium Yes

Inspection Reports

14 found

Inspection Type Date Report
ABC 10.23.2024 View Report
Complaint Follow Up 08.15.2024 View Report
Complaint 06.05.2024 View Report
Annual Review 05.02.2024 View Report
Renewal Application 01.17.2024 View Report
Complaint 01.03.2024 View Report
Complaint 12.07.2023 View Report
Complaint 09.20.2023 View Report
Annual Review 03.22.2023 View Report
Complaint 08.18.2022 View Report
Annual Review 08.11.2022 View Report
Complaint 06.09.2022 View Report
Initial Application 02.10.2022 View Report
Annual Review 11.18.2021 View Report

ABC Facility Review

2 found

Date Rating
06.21.2022
10.23.2024

Note on Deficiencies

Deficiencies are listed in broad categories and are available online for 36 months. We encourage you to contact your region office for an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or for additional information about this facility’s compliance. Resolved “On Site” means that a violation was resolved during the Licensing Specialist’s inspection.


Severity Levels

High: These are the most serious violations of child care regulations and could pose a risk to the health and safety of children. If you would like an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or would like additional information about this facility’s compliance, please contact your regional office.

Medium: These are significant violations of child care regulations and could negatively impact the health and safety of children. If you would like an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or would like additional information about this facility’s compliance, please contact your regional office.

Low: These violations are the least likely to impact health and safety, but they still show that a facility is out of compliance with some child care regulations. If you would like an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or would like additional information about this facility’s compliance, please contact your regional office.


Note on Frequency of Inspections

Centers, Group Homes, and Licensed Family Homes: In 2014, legislation was passed that changed the number of unannounced visits from two per year to one per year in Child Care Centers, Group Child Care Homes, and Licensed Family Child Care Homes. As a result of this new law, you may see a decrease in the number of deficiencies listed on this website for these types of providers. Unannounced visits are still made in response to a complaint, and visits are scheduled with the facility during the re-licensing process, which occurs every two years.


Registered Family Homes

Most family homes are registered, not licensed. In 2014, legislation was passed that allows Child Care Licensing to make one unannounced visit to these homes each year. As a result of this new law, you may see an increase in the number of deficiencies listed on this website for Registered Family Child Care Homes. Unannounced visits are still made in response to a complaint. Click here for an overview of each facility and the requirements they must meet according to state law.