Coastal Academy - North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address4570 Great Oak Drive, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29418
CityNORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29418
CountyCHARLESTON
Phone(843)-225-0031
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-6:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>T-6:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>W-6:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>Th-6:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>F-6:30AM-5:30PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity100
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High18
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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4570 Great Oak Drive, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29418, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29418
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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 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: 6/18/2026
- High13
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk6/18/2026
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 5 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/18/2026. Resolved: On Site (6/18/2026). 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 risk6/18/2026
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 5 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/18/2026. Resolved: On Site (6/18/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk6/18/2026
Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 5 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/18/2026. Resolved: Pending. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/18/2026
Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 5 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/18/2026. Resolved: Pending. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk6/18/2026
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 5 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/18/2026. Resolved: On Site (6/18/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High risk6/20/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/20/2025. Resolved: On Site (6/20/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk6/20/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/20/2025. Resolved: On Site (6/20/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk6/20/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/20/2025. Resolved: On Site (6/20/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk5/20/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 5/20/2025. Resolved: On Site (5/20/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk5/20/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 5/20/2025. Resolved: On Site (5/20/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk5/20/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 5/20/2025. Resolved: On Site (5/20/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk3/31/2025
Discipline and Behavior Management
Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 3/31/2025. Resolved: On Site (3/31/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk3/14/2025
Child Health
Child Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 3/14/2025. Resolved: On Site (3/14/2025). Steps taken: The regulation regarding smoking was reviewed, discussed with facility and TA/training provided. 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 risk1/21/2025
Discipline and Behavior Management
Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 1/21/2025. Resolved: On Site (1/21/2025). Steps taken: Regulation and policies regarding discipline was reviewed with the director, co-director, owner/operator. Positive nonviolent methods of guidance to children was addressed and TA/training provided. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High risk12/11/2024
Discipline and Behavior Management
Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/11/2024. Resolved: On Site (12/11/2024). Steps taken: Regulation and policies regarding discipline was reviewed with the director, co-director, owner/operator. Positive nonviolent methods of guidance to children was addressed and TA/training provided. 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.
(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.
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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: NORTH CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Child Care Center
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