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Children's Academy of Spartanburg

195 S Converse Street, Spartanburg, SC 293063.6· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About Children's Academy of Spartanburg

Children's Academy of Spartanburg is a licensed child care center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-school
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's Academy of Spartanburg has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Spartanburg 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.
Spartanburg 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 Children's Academy of Spartanburg

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
90 children
License number
#25623
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Aug 12, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

  2. Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026

  3. Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

  7. Sep 6, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationMedium severity

      Transportation

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 7, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Oct 3, 2023Follow-up visitNo 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 Children's Academy of Spartanburg

Is Children's Academy of Spartanburg licensed?

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

When was Children's Academy of Spartanburg last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Academy of Spartanburg had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Children's Academy of Spartanburg care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Children's Academy of Spartanburg's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children's Academy of Spartanburg cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 595-3727 to ask.

What is Children's Academy of Spartanburg's phone number?

(864) 595-3727.

Where is Children's Academy of Spartanburg?

195 S Converse Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. The nearest other daycare we list is Meeting Street Academy, 0.2 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).