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Blue Bird Academy

4899 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Taylors, SC 296874.3· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Blue Bird Academy

Blue Bird Academy is a licensed child care center in Taylors, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Blue Bird Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Greenville County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Greenville County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$139

Preschool

Center$184
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$139
Home daycare$90

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Blue Bird Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
140 children
License number
#25259
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 2

For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionLow severity

      Meal Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jul 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 26, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Blue Bird Academy

Is Blue Bird Academy licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Blue Bird Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Blue Bird Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Blue Bird Academy care for?

140, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Blue Bird Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Blue Bird Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 263-3299 to ask.

What is Blue Bird Academy's phone number?

(864) 263-3299.

Where is Blue Bird Academy?

4899 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Taylors, SC 29687. The nearest other daycare we list is Taylors First Pre-Academy, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).