Child care center

Cadence Academy Preschool

2401 Discovery Lane, Surfside Beach, SC 295754.4· 28 reviews

licensed capacity: 224
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $199

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About Cadence Academy Preschool

Cadence Academy Preschool is a licensed child care center in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 224 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based and Montessori approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedBilingual program

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Type: Child care center
Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years
Hours today: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 224 children

Hours

MondayToday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	6 weeks - 12 years
Programs	After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Approach	Bilingual / immersion (Language Immersion program (languages not specified)), Faith-based (Faith-based programs, lessons rooted in Christ's love), Montessori
Enrichment	Cadence KickStart™ Soccer
Staff	Lead teachers have South Carolina teaching credentials; many have Associates or Bachelors degrees
Daily life	Meals provided; Snacks provided
Transportation	Transportation (free transportation from local elementary schools)
Licensed capacity	224 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cadence Academy Preschool 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).

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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 Cadence Academy Preschool

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 224 children
License number: #18389

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Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 19 visits · 11 rules in all · 10 corrected

Supervision and ratios 4
Food and nutrition 2
Health, medication and illness 2
Discipline and child guidance 1
Staff training and qualifications 1
Other rules 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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See all 22 visits

Aug 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Discipline and Behavior Management
Aug 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
May 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited

Show 12 earlier visits

Apr 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Meal Requirements
  Corrected during the visit
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
Dec 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Diapering
  Corrected during the visit
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
  Corrected during the visit
May 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Corrected during the visit
Oct 25, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Discipline and Behavior Management
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Oct 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
Oct 3, 2023VisitNo 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 Cadence Academy Preschool

Is Cadence Academy Preschool licensed?

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

When was Cadence Academy Preschool last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cadence Academy Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Cadence Academy Preschool care for?

224, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Cadence Academy Preschool's hours?

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

How much does Cadence Academy Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 650-5500 to ask.

What is Cadence Academy Preschool's phone number?

(843) 650-5500.

Where is Cadence Academy Preschool?

2401 Discovery Lane, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. The nearest other daycare we list is Surfside Methodist Children's Center, 1.8 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).