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The Learning Express Child Development Center

Child Care Center

1105 Pine Street
PELION, SC 29123

Facility

Capacity: 78

Operator: Lisa Swihart

Hours

Sunday
  • Closed
Monday
  • 7:00AM–5:30PM
Tuesday
  • 7:00AM–5:30PM
Wednesday
  • 7:00AM–5:30PM
Thursday
  • 7:00AM–5:30PM
Friday
  • 7:00AM–5:30PM
Saturday
  • Closed

Licensing

Type & Number: License#: 25078

Issued: 12/5/2024

Expires: 12/5/2026

Contact

DSS Licensing Specialist

Timmons, Courtney

Facility Review

17 found

Inspection Type Date Deficiency Type Severity  Resolved
Renewal Application 04.10.2024 Child Records Medium Yes
Renewal Application 04.10.2024 Staff Requirements High Yes
Renewal Application 04.10.2024 Staff Health Medium Yes
Annual Review Follow Up 01.19.2024 Staff Requirements High Yes
Annual Review Follow Up 01.19.2024 Staff Health High Yes
Annual Review 09.08.2023 Bathrooms High Yes
Annual Review 09.08.2023 Meal Requirements High On Site
Annual Review 12.22.2022 Direct Supervision High Yes
Annual Review 12.22.2022 Diapering Medium Yes
Annual Review 12.22.2022 Indoor Space & Conditions - Lighting Medium Yes
Annual Review 12.22.2022 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards Medium Yes
Annual Review 12.22.2022 Water Supply Medium Yes
Annual Review 12.22.2022 Outdoor Space Medium Yes
Renewal Application 07.20.2022 Parent Access and Communication Medium Yes
Renewal Application 07.20.2022 Child Records Medium Yes
Renewal Application 07.20.2022 Staff Requirements High Yes
Renewal Application 07.20.2022 Discipline and Behavior Management High Yes

Inspection Reports

8 found

Inspection Type Date Report
Annual Review Follow Up 01.19.2024 View Report
Annual Review 09.08.2023 View Report
Annual Review 12.22.2022 View Report
Initial Application 07.20.2022 View Report
Complaint 06.24.2021 View Report
Annual Review 06.21.2021 View Report
Annual Review 05.07.2021 View Report
Annual Review 04.08.2021 View Report

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.