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Barnwell Early Learning Academy10986 Ellenton St · Barnwell, SC (803) 621-2542 Book a tour

Child care in Barnwell, SC · Ellenton Street

Come see the room. Meet the teachers.

Licensed child care for infants through school-age on Ellenton Street in Barnwell. Open weekdays 6:45 to 5:30, meals included.

Licensed by SC DSSDrop-off 6:45 AMMeals includedInfants to school-ageFull or part-time

UNDER NEWdirectionFALL 2026
THIS WEEK AT BARNWELL EARLY LEARNING[DEMO NUMBERS]
MEALS INCLUDED · FULL & PART-TIME · WAITLIST IS FREE

These numbers are more than two weeks old. Call to check today's openings.

WaitlistThe waitlist is free. We call families in the order they signed up.

Expecting?Infant spots fill early. Put your due date on the waitlist now. Hold my place

Part-time1 to 4 days a week. Part-time spots depend on the room, so ask on your tour.

Licensed child care center · SC DSS license #25159 Look up our inspections on the state's child care search ↗ Mon–Fri 6:45 AM–5:30 PM · Closed weekends

Posted: safety

Who's watching your child, and how you'll know they're okay.

Daily sign-in / sign-outBarnwell Early Learning

At the door [DEMO]

    The people [DEMO]

      During the day [DEMO]

        Even the phone is careful

        Call and ask Jess if your child is here today. She won't say. Not even to you. For safety, nothing about a child is ever shared over the phone. The director calls you back herself.

        Licensed by the SC Department of Social Services

        #25159

        Every licensed center's inspection reports are public. You can read ours on the state's child care search.

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        Posted: the rooms

        What your child does all day.

        Play with a purpose. Letters, numbers, colors, shapes and music, and outside every day. Tap a room. [DEMO]

        Posted: rates

        What it costs, said plainly.

        Weekly rates for full-time care. Meals are included in every one.

        Full-time · per week[DEMO RATES]

          What's in the weekly rate

            [PHOTO TO COME] The director at the front door on Ellenton Street. Adults only, no children's faces.

            From the director's desk10986 Ellenton Street

            There's a new director on Ellenton Street.

            Hi, I'm Ms. Jenkins. I'm the new director here, and I'd love to meet you and your child.

            [Her words go here: 2–3 sentences on why she took this on, what she changed first, and what she wants every parent to feel at pickup.]

            The best way to know if we're the right place is to walk through it.

            Ms. JenkinsDirector · since Fall 2026 [DEMO NAME]

            The front desk, after hours

            Kids asleep? Jess is up.

            Jess is our virtual front desk. Call anytime, even after hours. She can tell you about openings, rates and hours, book your tour, or take a message for the director.

            She knows what the front desk knows, because she reads from the same board you just saw. What she won't do: share anything about a child, approve a pickup change, or give medical advice. The director handles those herself.

            Call Jess(989) 658-5002

            Want a person? Call the center weekdays 6:45 to 5:30 at (803) 621-2542. [DEMO LINE]

            Ask her if your child is here today and she won't say, not even to you. Nothing about a child is shared over the phone.

            WHAT PARENTS ASK HER
            • QDo y'all take babies?
            • QHow much is it for a two-year-old?
            • QCan I come see it Thursday?
            • QMy son's got a fever, he won't be in today.

            Example questions, not reviews.

            For any center, including us

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            Tour checklist · Barnwell, SC

            Sign-up sheet

            Pick a tour time.

            Your child's age, a time, and your number. That's it. You'll see the room, meet the teacher, and leave with your rate sheet.

            Rather do it out loud? Call Jess at (989) 658-5002. She books from the same sheet.

            10986 Ellenton Street
            Barnwell, SC 29812
            Tours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 AM or 3 PM [DEMO]
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            After the tour

            From tour to first day.

            No surprises after you leave. Here's the whole road. [DEMO STEPS]

              Day one, bringan extra change of clothes, a crib sheet and small blanket for nap (ones and up), diapers and wipes if needed, and a labeled water bottle. Infants: formula or breast milk, plus a labeled change of clothes. [DEMO]

              Asked at the front desk

              What parents ask us most.

              Didn't see yours? Call Jess, day or night or ask in person on a tour.

              Current families

              Already one of our families?

              • Running late

                Call (803) 621-2542 and we'll tell the classroom.

              • Someone new picking up?

                Call the center. The director confirms pickup changes herself, and they'll need a photo ID. There's no web form for this, on purpose.

              • Closures & holidays

                Closed: [DEMO]

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              Let us know they're out

              No medical details needed. Just the basics.

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