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Coastal Academy - North Charleston

4570 Great Oak Drive, North Charleston, SC 294184.0· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About

About Coastal Academy - North Charleston

Coastal Academy - North Charleston is a licensed child care center in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 6 weeks to 8 years old
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 6 weeks to 8 years old
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetySecure coded entry; QR code sign-in & out, Outdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsState and local child care subsidy programs; military benefits
Parent updatesParent app (Procare, Procare Engage family app)
AccreditationOther accreditation (ABC Quality)
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Coastal Academy - North Charleston has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Charleston 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.
Charleston County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Coastal Academy - North Charleston

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
100 children
License number
#25378
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 18 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 11
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 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 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

  2. Jun 18, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

  3. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 20, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jun 10, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. May 20, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Apr 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 31, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Mar 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Child Health

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Dec 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Mar 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Feb 8, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo 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 Coastal Academy - North Charleston

Is Coastal Academy - North Charleston licensed?

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

When was Coastal Academy - North Charleston last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Coastal Academy - North Charleston had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 10 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Coastal Academy - North Charleston care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Coastal Academy - North Charleston's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Coastal Academy - North Charleston cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 225-0031 to ask.

What is Coastal Academy - North Charleston's phone number?

(843) 225-0031.

Where is Coastal Academy - North Charleston?

4570 Great Oak Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418. The nearest other daycare we list is W.B. Goodwin Elementary School Head Start, 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).