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Carolina Academy

1633 Celanese Road, Rock Hill, SC 297324.0· 44 reviews
licensed capacity
248
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About

About Carolina Academy

Carolina Academy is a licensed child care center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 248 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
248 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
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday: 6:30am-6:00pm; Saturday & Sunday: Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Curriculum'Exploring and Discovering' (self-developed) and 'Learn Everyday'
TransportationTransportation (school pick-up from several Rock Hill and Fort Mill schools)
Licensed capacity248 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Carolina Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in York 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.
York 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 Carolina Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
248 children
License number
#17569
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 6 visits

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. Jul 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      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 Carolina Academy

Is Carolina Academy licensed?

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

When was Carolina Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carolina Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no cited rules in its 6 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Carolina Academy care for?

248, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Carolina Academy's hours?

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

How much does Carolina Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 366-3016 to ask.

What is Carolina Academy's phone number?

(803) 366-3016.

Where is Carolina Academy?

1633 Celanese Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732. The nearest other daycare we list is The Academy of Young Scholars, 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).