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Cheeks Daycare Academy

1650 E. Main St., Dorchester, SC 294375.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
113
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Cheeks Daycare Academy

Cheeks Daycare Academy is a licensed child care center in Dorchester, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 113 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
113 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

ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
StaffDSS certified and First Aid/CPR/AED certified
Licensed capacity113 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cheeks Daycare 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.
Dorchester 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 Cheeks Daycare Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
113 children
License number
#26362
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 12, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026

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 Cheeks Daycare Academy

Is Cheeks Daycare Academy licensed?

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

When was Cheeks Daycare Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cheeks Daycare Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 2 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 Cheeks Daycare Academy care for?

113, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Cheeks Daycare Academy's hours?

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

How much does Cheeks Daycare Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 636-5010 to ask.

What is Cheeks Daycare Academy's phone number?

(843) 636-5010.

Where is Cheeks Daycare Academy?

1650 E. Main St., Dorchester, SC 29437. The nearest other daycare we list is Harleyville Elementary Head Start, under 0.1 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).