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8730 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
4.6· 50 reviews
Cadence Academy
- licensed capacity
- 213
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Cadence Academy
Cadence Academy is a licensed child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 213 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, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 213 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time 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 |
| Curriculum | The Ascend Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Cadence KickStart™ Soccer (ages 3–5, 12-week program) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (free transportation from area schools for the After School program (K-5th grade)) |
| More | Founded 1999 |
| Licensed capacity | 213 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cadence Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dorchester 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Cadence Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 213 children
- License number
- #18187
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- 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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- Aug 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Oct 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Cadence Academy
Is Cadence Academy licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cadence Academy last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cadence Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 care for?
213, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Cadence Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cadence Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 832-1883 to ask.
What is Cadence Academy's phone number?
(843) 832-1883.
Where is Cadence Academy?
1540 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy, 0.2 miles away.