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Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare

2761 Tricom St., Charleston, SC 294064.7· 35 reviews

licensed capacity: 123
open each week: 5 days
weekly, posted tuition: $65

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About Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare

Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 123 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $65 to $313.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedSecure entryPosts tuition

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Six weeks through four-plus years
Hours today: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 123 children

Hours

MondayToday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Six weeks through four-plus years
Programs	Full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Approach	Play-based
Curriculum	The Creative Curriculum
Enrichment	HappyFeet Soccer Fun weekly play-to-learn soccer classes
Staff	Administrative team holds bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education
Daily life	Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty-training readiness is part of the 2K classroom's focus. Extended care: Extended Care available beyond 10 hours per day
Safety	Controlled entry, Outdoor playground
Parent updates	Parent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity	123 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare lists weekly tuition from $65 to $313. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own words	Price
2K weekly tuition, Aug 2026 through July 2027	$285
3K weekly tuition, Aug 2026 through July 2027	$275
4K Plus weekly tuition, Aug 2026 through July 2027	$260
Extended Care beyond 10 hours per day	$65
Nursery weekly tuition, Aug 2026 through July 2027	$313
Toddlers weekly tuition, Aug 2026 through July 2027	$305
Non-refundable enrollment fee per child at initial enrollment and each June	$250

6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

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 Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 123 children
License number: #25086

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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 19 rules in all · 15 corrected

Records and paperwork 6
Health, medication and illness 4
Supervision and ratios 3
Staff training and qualifications 3
Background checks 1
Safety and hazards 1
Food and nutrition 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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See all 9 visits

Jul 7, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
- Background checksHigh severity
  63-13-40 Background checks for employment
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Staff Records
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
May 12, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
- Records and paperworkLow severity
  Child Records
  Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
- Records and paperworkMedium severity
  Child Records
  Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Medications and Medical Procedures
  Corrected during the visit
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Parent Access and Communication
  Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
- Records and paperworkMedium severity
  Parent Access and Communication
  Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Child Records
  Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Diapering
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
Aug 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Safety and hazardsHigh severity
  Electrical Sources
  Corrected during the visit
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Feeding Chairs
  Corrected during the visit
Jul 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Corrected during the visit
Mar 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Diapering
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Diapering
  Corrected during the visit
Feb 8, 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 Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare

Is Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare licensed?

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

When was Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare care for?

123, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare's hours?

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

How much does Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare cost?

Weekly tuition from $65 to $313, as it lists it.

What is Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare's phone number?

(843) 936-7272.

Where is Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare?

2761 Tricom St., Charleston, SC 29406. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginnings Childcare Center, 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).