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Clemson Creative Academy

111 Cadet Street, Clemson, SC 296313.8· 43 reviews
licensed capacity
124
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About

About Clemson Creative Academy

Clemson Creative Academy is a licensed child care center in Clemson, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 124 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants to school-age
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
124 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F 7:15am - 5:45pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants to school-age
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Licensed capacity124 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
124 children
License number
#25782
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 31, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

  9. Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 9, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      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 Clemson Creative Academy

Is Clemson Creative Academy licensed?

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

When was Clemson Creative Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Clemson Creative Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 10 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 Clemson Creative Academy care for?

124, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Clemson Creative Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Clemson Creative Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 722-5293 to ask.

What is Clemson Creative Academy's phone number?

(864) 722-5293.

Where is Clemson Creative Academy?

111 Cadet Street, Clemson, SC 29631. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Lights Learning Center, 1.3 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).