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Cogito Academy - Lancaster

LANCASTER, SCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity40
Hours<ul><li>M-7:30AM-3:00PM</li><li>T-7:30AM-3:00PM</li><li>W-7:30AM-3:00PM</li><li>Th-7:30AM-3:00PM</li><li>F-7:30AM-3:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Est. price$869/mo

Contact information

Address133 S Potter Rd,Mobile 143-145, LANCASTER, SC, 29720

CityLANCASTER, SC 29720

CountyLANCASTER

Phone(803)-402-4700

Operating details

Hours<ul><li>M-7:30AM-3:00PM</li><li>T-7:30AM-3:00PM</li><li>W-7:30AM-3:00PM</li><li>Th-7:30AM-3:00PM</li><li>F-7:30AM-3:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>

Capacity40

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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133 S Potter Rd,Mobile 143-145, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, LANCASTER, SC 29720

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/9/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk3/9/2026

    Child Records

    Child Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Initial Application Follow Up" inspection on 3/9/2026. Resolved: Yes (4/1/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  2. High risk3/9/2026

    Staff Requirements

    Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Initial Application Follow Up" inspection on 3/9/2026. Resolved: Yes (4/1/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  3. Medium-Low risk3/9/2026

    Staff Requirements

    Staff Requirements — severity N/A (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Initial Application Follow Up" inspection on 3/9/2026. Resolved: Yes (4/1/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 4/1/2026

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$869/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: LANCASTER, LANCASTER County
  • Capacity: 40
  • Type: Child Care Center

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