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Brightside Learning Academy

306 Highway 15, Myrtle Beach, SC 295774.6· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
121
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About Brightside Learning Academy

Brightside Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 121 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 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
121 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity121 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Brightside Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Horry County has a median price of $199 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.
Horry County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$181
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$138
Home daycare$89

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 Brightside Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
121 children
License number
#26141
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

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 Brightside Learning Academy

Is Brightside Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Brightside Learning Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightside Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Brightside Learning Academy care for?

121, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Brightside Learning Academy's hours?

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

How much does Brightside Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 945-1021 to ask.

What is Brightside Learning Academy's phone number?

(843) 945-1021.

Where is Brightside Learning Academy?

306 Highway 15, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Church Growing Tree Preschool & Kindergarten, 0.7 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).