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Country Day Academy

521 Orangeburg Rd, Summerville, SC 294833.6· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
117
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$290
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About Country Day Academy

Country Day Academy is a licensed child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 117 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care, infant care and pre-k. It lists weekly tuition of $290.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
117 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday: 6:30 am – 5:30 pm (not to exceed 10 hours of care)”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsDrop-in care, infant care and pre-k
CurriculumGet Set for School by Learning Without Tears
Parent updatesParent app (ProCare)
Licensed capacity117 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Country Day Academy lists weekly tuition of $290. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants – Willow$290
Registration fee$200
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Country Day Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
117 children
License number
#25245
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 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. May 21, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

  4. May 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      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 Country Day Academy

Is Country Day Academy licensed?

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

When was Country Day Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Country Day Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Country Day Academy care for?

117, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Country Day Academy's hours?

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

How much does Country Day Academy cost?

Weekly tuition of $290, as it lists it.

What is Country Day Academy's phone number?

(854) 300-8900.

Where is Country Day Academy?

521 Orangeburg Rd, Summerville, SC 29483. The nearest other daycare we list is Toy Box Day Care, 0.9 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).