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Cool Kids Academy

4400 N Willamsburg County Hwy, Lake City, SC 29560
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Cool Kids Academy

Cool Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Lake City, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
88 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
88 children
License number
#24932
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 26, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Nov 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 9, 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 Cool Kids Academy

Is Cool Kids Academy licensed?

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

When was Cool Kids Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cool Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Cool Kids Academy care for?

88, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Cool Kids Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cool Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 210-7529 to ask.

What is Cool Kids Academy's phone number?

(843) 210-7529.

Where is Cool Kids Academy?

4400 N Willamsburg County Hwy, Lake City, SC 29560. The nearest other daycare we list is Lisa McFadden, 1.2 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).