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GentleSprouts Academy

501 Whiteford Way, Lexington, SC 290724.0· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
215
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About GentleSprouts Academy

GentleSprouts Academy is a licensed child care center in Lexington, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 215 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
215 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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity215 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
215 children
License number
#26154
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

  3. Jul 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 6, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Apr 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo 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 GentleSprouts Academy

Is GentleSprouts Academy licensed?

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

When was GentleSprouts Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has GentleSprouts Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 GentleSprouts Academy care for?

215, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are GentleSprouts Academy's hours?

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

How much does GentleSprouts Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 359-2229 to ask.

What is GentleSprouts Academy's phone number?

(803) 359-2229.

Where is GentleSprouts Academy?

501 Whiteford Way, Lexington, SC 29072. The nearest other daycare we list is Cadence Academy Lexington, 0.3 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).