The Learning Center
Socastee United Methodist Church
2026-2027 Calendar
August
- August 24-26, Teacher Work Days (No School)
- Open House: Thursday, August 27, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Open House: Friday, August 28, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
September
- First Day of School: Monday, August 31
- Orientation Week: Monday, August 31 - Friday, September 4
October
- TLC Tag Sale & Cookie Bake: Saturday, October 3, from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- October 12 Student Holiday/Columbus Day
- Trunk or Treat: Friday, October 24, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- TLC Sunday: October 19
November
- November 5, Election Day
- Family Night in November: Thursday, November 12, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- November 23-27 Thanksgiving Holiday
December
- Christmas Program: Friday, December 18
- December 21 - January 4 Christmas Break
January
- January 4 Return to School
- January 18 & 19 Student Holiday/MLK Jr. Day
February
- February 15 & 16 Student Holiday/Presidents Day
March
- Easter Egg Hunt: March 20
April
- April 12-16 Spring Break
May
- Thursday, May 20: Last Day of School, Stars & Rainbow Program, Sonshiner Graduation
- Last day for Teachers: Monday, May 24
Regarding school closings and delayed openings due to severe weather:
- On the occasion that Horry County Schools delay opening by two hours. The Learning Center will not open.
- If Horry County Schools delay opening by one hour, The Learning Center will open one half hour later.
- If Horry County Schools close due to weather instances, TLC will close*. (*subject to change & will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Our Programs
- Sonflowers (15 months - 2 years old)
Tuesday - Friday
- Rainbows (2 years old)
Monday-Friday
- Shining Stars 3 years old
Monday-Friday
- Sonshiners 4 years old
Monday-Friday
Why Provide Weekday Programs for Children and Their Families?
The church believes that each child is a child of God and should have every opportunity to develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually to the fullest potential.
The church is called to ministry, caring for children, showing concern for families, and providing support and nurture for its own congregation and for the surrounding community.
Children and parents in the congregation and in the community need these programs and need support for their lives.
A weekday program is one way for the church to live out the message of God's love expressed through Jesus Christ.
The church has the facilities needed for weekday programs and wants to be a good steward of the space.
Members of the congregation see this weekday ministry as a way to live out the gospel in the community.
From Weekday Programs for Children, Director's Manual, by Gloria V. Thomas (Graded Press, 1986); p.5
Tuition and Registration
Registration is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pre-registration is held in the spring (the first two weeks of March) for tph follow fall entry. A non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee of $175 is due upon registering and is used for equipment and supplies for TLC. Registration for members of Socastee United Methodist Church is $100. Below is a list of fees for the 26/27 school year.
4 days - $250 Monthly (1 & 2 year-olds)
5 days - $300 Monthly (2 & 4 year-olds)
Tuition is due on the first school day of every month. If for any reason you need to take your child out of school, please give us at least 2 week's notice. Tuition will not be refunded. If you have any questions or concerns, please talk to our director. Thank you.
The Learning Center: (843) 650-5201 email: tlcatsumc@gmail.com website: thelearningcenterscoasteeumc.com
