Sunshine House
10336 Wilson Boulevard, Blythewood, SC
4.4· 59 reviews
Candle Lakes Academy
- licensed capacity
- 122
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About Candle Lakes Academy
Candle Lakes Academy is a licensed child care center in Blythewood, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 122 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 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.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 122 children
Hours
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 |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 122 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Candle Lakes Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Richland 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Candle Lakes Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 122 children
- License number
- #24363
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 0 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
- Jun 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Candle Lakes Academy
Is Candle Lakes Academy licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Candle Lakes Academy last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Candle Lakes Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 0 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 Candle Lakes Academy care for?
122, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Candle Lakes Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Candle Lakes Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 754-3807 to ask.
What is Candle Lakes Academy's phone number?
(803) 754-3807.
Where is Candle Lakes Academy?
422 Blythewood Road, Blythewood, SC 29016. The nearest other daycare we list is Barbara Provard, 0.7 miles away.