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Daniel Island Academy
- licensed capacity
- 412
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Daniel Island Academy
Daniel Island Academy is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 412 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSummer camp
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 1-5
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 412 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 1-5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum® |
| Enrichment | Extracurriculars: Karate Zoo, Dance Express (Ballet & Tap) |
| Staff | Educators meet the high standards required by NAEYC, the accrediting agency |
| Licensed capacity | 412 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Daniel Island Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Berkeley 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Daniel Island Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 412 children
- License number
- #17851
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- 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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- Jun 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Daniel Island Academy
Is Daniel Island Academy licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Daniel Island Academy last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Daniel Island Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 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 Daniel Island Academy care for?
412, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Daniel Island Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Daniel Island Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 971-5961 to ask.
What is Daniel Island Academy's phone number?
(843) 971-5961.
Where is Daniel Island Academy?
300 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492. The nearest other daycare we list is Holy Spirit Island School, under 0.1 miles away.