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Hilton Head Preparatory School

8 Fox Grape Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
licensed capacity
262
yearly, posted tuition
$12,200
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About Hilton Head Preparatory School

Hilton Head Preparatory School is a licensed child care center in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 262 children.

It describes a Montessori approach. It lists yearly tuition from $12,200 to $17,750.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
15 months through 12th grade
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
262 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

Ages15 months through 12th grade
ApproachMontessori
Licensed capacity262 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Hilton Head Preparatory School lists yearly tuition from $12,200 to $17,750. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Beaufort County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2026-2027 Sea Pines Montessori Academy Pre-Primary (15 months-36 months) 5 Full Day$14,750
2026-2027 Sea Pines Montessori Academy Pre-Primary (15 months-36 months) 5 Half Day$12,200
2026-2027 Sea Pines Montessori Academy Primary Year 1-2 (3-4 years)$14,750
2026-2027 Sea Pines Montessori Academy Primary Year 3 (5-6 years)$17,750
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Beaufort 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 Hilton Head Preparatory School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
262 children
License number
#22201
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 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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  1. Apr 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 13, 2024InspectionNo 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 Hilton Head Preparatory School

Is Hilton Head Preparatory School licensed?

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

When was Hilton Head Preparatory School last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hilton Head Preparatory School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 Hilton Head Preparatory School care for?

262, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Hilton Head Preparatory School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 671-2286 to confirm.

How much does Hilton Head Preparatory School cost?

Yearly tuition from $12,200 to $17,750, as it lists it.

What is Hilton Head Preparatory School's phone number?

(843) 671-2286.

Where is Hilton Head Preparatory School?

8 Fox Grape Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Lukes Preschool, 1.4 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).