Cheeks Daycare Academy
DORCHESTER, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1650 E. Main St., DORCHESTER, SC, 29437
CountyDORCHESTER
Phone(843)-636-5010
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>T-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>W-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>Th-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>F-6:30AM-6:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity113
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1650 E. Main St., DORCHESTER, SC, 29437, DORCHESTER, SC 29437
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/22/2026
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk6/22/2026
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/22/2026. Resolved: On Site (6/22/2026). Steps taken: Director, Co-Director, owner/operator has met the requirement training requirements. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk6/22/2026
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/22/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 6/23/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - Medium risk2/12/2026
Child Records
Child Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Initial Application Follow Up" inspection on 2/12/2026. Resolved: Yes (2/17/2026). Steps taken: The child’s file(s) was completed with the appropriate documents as required. (Immunization, complete 2900, medication permission, discipline policy, etc.). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 2/17/2026
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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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: DORCHESTER, DORCHESTER County
- Capacity: 113
- Type: Child Care Center
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