Cadence Academy Preschool
CHARLESTON, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1966 Magwood Dr., CHARLESTON, SC, 29414
CountyCHARLESTON
Phone(843)-573-0067
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-7:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>T-7:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>W-7:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>Th-7:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>F-7:00AM-6:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity321
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High20
- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1966 Magwood Dr., CHARLESTON, SC, 29414, CHARLESTON, SC 29414
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/29/2026
- High13
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk1/29/2026
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 1/29/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 6/29/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/29/2026
Child Records
Child Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 1/29/2026. Resolved: Pending. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected
2025
- High risk7/17/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/17/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/20/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/20/2025 - High risk7/17/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/17/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/20/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/20/2025 - High risk7/17/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/17/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/20/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/20/2025 - High risk7/17/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/17/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/20/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/20/2025 - Medium risk7/17/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/17/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/20/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/20/2025 - High riskStandard 637/17/2025
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/17/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/20/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/20/2025
2024
- High risk9/12/2024
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/12/2024. Resolved: Yes (7/17/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 7/17/2025 - High risk9/12/2024
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/12/2024. Resolved: Yes (7/17/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 7/17/2025 - High risk9/12/2024
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/12/2024. Resolved: Yes (7/17/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 7/17/2025 - High risk9/12/2024
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/12/2024. Resolved: Yes (7/17/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 7/17/2025 - Medium risk9/12/2024
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/12/2024. Resolved: Yes (7/17/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 7/17/2025 - High risk9/12/2024
Rest Equipment
Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/12/2024. Resolved: On Site (9/12/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk9/12/2024
Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment
Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 7 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/12/2024. Resolved: Yes (7/17/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 7/17/2025 - High riskStandard 639/12/2024
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 8 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/12/2024. Resolved: Yes (7/17/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 7/17/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$782/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in South Carolina run about $761/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in South Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON County
- Capacity: 321
- Type: Child Care Center
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