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Bright Oak Preschool Academy

3280 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 294554.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
211
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About

About Bright Oak Preschool Academy

Bright Oak Preschool Academy is a licensed child care center in Johns Island, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 211 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to Pre-Kindergarten
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
211 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to Pre-Kindergarten
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachReggio Emilia
Daily lifePotty training: Teachers work with families on self-help skills including potty training
Licensed capacity211 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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

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Charleston 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 Bright Oak Preschool Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
211 children
License number
#25795
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 1

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. Feb 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

  2. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025

  5. May 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

  6. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo 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 Bright Oak Preschool Academy

Is Bright Oak Preschool Academy licensed?

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

When was Bright Oak Preschool Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Oak Preschool Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Bright Oak Preschool Academy care for?

211, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Bright Oak Preschool Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Oak Preschool Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 278-8621 to ask.

What is Bright Oak Preschool Academy's phone number?

(843) 278-8621.

Where is Bright Oak Preschool Academy?

3280 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455. The nearest other daycare we list is The Island School, 0.5 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).