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Academy Road Preschool and Child Care

WALTERBORO, SCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.5based on state inspection data
Capacity119
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

Address270 Academy Road, Walterboro, SC, 29488

CityWALTERBORO, SC 29488

CountyCOLLETON

Phone(843)-538-5437

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>

Capacity119

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High16
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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270 Academy Road, Walterboro, SC, 29488, WALTERBORO, SC 29488

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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 health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2026

  • High9
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk6/30/2026

    Ratios

    Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/30/2026. Resolved: On Site (6/30/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium risk6/30/2026

    Sanitation

    Sanitation — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/30/2026. Resolved: Pending. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected
  3. High risk6/30/2026

    Rest Equipment

    Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/30/2026. Resolved: Pending. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected
  4. High risk6/30/2026

    Meal Requirements

    Meal Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/30/2026. Resolved: Pending. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 636/30/2026

    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 6/30/2026. Resolved: On Site (7/1/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  6. High risk6/30/2026

    Center Definitions

    Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/30/2026. Resolved: On Site (6/30/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium risk4/21/2026

    Child Records

    Child Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 4/21/2026. Resolved: Yes (4/27/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 4/27/2026

2025

  1. High risk9/10/2025

    Direct Supervision

    Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/10/2025. Resolved: On Site (9/10/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium risk9/10/2025

    Sanitation

    Sanitation — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/10/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/14/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  3. Medium risk9/10/2025

    Outdoor Space

    Outdoor Space — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/10/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/14/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  4. High risk9/8/2025

    Center Definitions

    Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/8/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/14/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  5. High risk9/8/2025

    Ratios

    Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/8/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/14/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  6. High risk6/4/2025

    Diapering

    Diapering — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/4/2025. Resolved: On Site (6/4/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium risk6/4/2025

    Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

    Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/4/2025. Resolved: Yes (7/23/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 7/23/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • 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.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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: WALTERBORO, COLLETON County
  • Capacity: 119
  • Type: Child Care Center

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