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Dream Preparatory Academy

29 Ridgeway Drive, Greenville, SC 296054.1· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
116
weekly, posted tuition
$175
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About Dream Preparatory Academy

Dream Preparatory Academy is a licensed child care center in Greenville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 116 children.

It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition of $175.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
116 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (864) 794-5515 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:30am-11:30pm; Sat 6:00am-6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, STEM / STEAM
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Weekday care until 11:30pm; Saturday care; 2nd Shift Childcare 2:30pm-11:30pm
Assistance it acceptsABC scholarships
DiscountsOne week FREE (Childcare Special)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity116 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Dream Preparatory Academy lists weekly tuition of $175. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Greenville County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full-time care for $175 per week (Childcare Special, ages 1-5)$175
Registration only $25 (Childcare Special)$25
Drop-in care for $50 per day (Childcare Special, ages 1-5)$50 a day
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Greenville 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 Dream Preparatory Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
116 children
License number
#25915
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 14 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 3

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 26, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 26, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 25, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 15, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025

  8. Feb 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Dec 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Nov 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Nov 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 17, 2024VisitNo 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 Dream Preparatory Academy

Is Dream Preparatory Academy licensed?

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

When was Dream Preparatory Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dream Preparatory Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Dream Preparatory Academy care for?

116, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Dream Preparatory Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (864) 794-5515 to confirm.

How much does Dream Preparatory Academy cost?

Weekly tuition of $175, as it lists it.

What is Dream Preparatory Academy's phone number?

(864) 794-5515.

Where is Dream Preparatory Academy?

29 Ridgeway Drive, Greenville, SC 29605. The nearest other daycare we list is Unique Kidz at Davis Academy, 0.6 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).