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Audacy Creative Arts Preschool

CHARLESTON, SCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.9based on state inspection data
Capacity164
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>
Est. price$782/mo

Contact information

Address814 Elsey Drive, CHARLESTON, SC, 29407

CityCHARLESTON, SC 29407

CountyCHARLESTON

Phone(843)-637-3135

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>

Capacity164

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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814 Elsey Drive, CHARLESTON, SC, 29407, CHARLESTON, SC 29407

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/5/2026

  • High6
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk6/5/2026

    Direct Supervision

    Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/5/2026. Resolved: On Site (6/5/2026). Steps taken: Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 636/5/2026

    63-13-40 Background checks for employment

    63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/5/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 6/26/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk9/12/2025

    Center Definitions

    Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/12/2025. Resolved: On Site (9/12/2025). Steps taken: All definitions are being adhered to. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High risk9/12/2025

    Staff Requirements

    Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/12/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/26/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 9/26/2025
  3. High risk9/12/2025

    Staff Requirements

    Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/12/2025. Resolved: Yes (4/1/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  4. High risk9/12/2025

    Ratios

    Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/12/2025. Resolved: On Site (9/12/2025). Steps taken: The staff was reassigned to other classrooms as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

12Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • 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: 164
  • Type: Child Care Center

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