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Horse Creek Academy

1200 Toole Beck Road, Aiken, SC 29803

licensed capacity: 282
a week, county median: $199

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About Horse Creek Academy

Horse Creek Academy is a licensed child care center in Aiken, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 282 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type: Child care center
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Hours today: Not listed
Licensed capacity: 282 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity	282 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Horse Creek Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Aiken County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Aiken 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 Horse Creek Academy

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 282 children
License number: #25428

See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all · 8 corrected

Records and paperwork 3
Supervision and ratios 2
Building, equipment and play areas 2
Discipline and child guidance 1
Health, medication and illness 1
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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Sep 21, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Records and paperworkMedium severity
  Staff Records
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Staff Records
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Discipline and Behavior Management
  Corrected during the visit
Apr 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity
  Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Confidentiality
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
- Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity
  Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Feb 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
Oct 25, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
- Food and nutritionMedium severity
  Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment
  Corrected during the visit
- Food and nutritionMedium severity
  Food Storage
  Corrected during the visit
- Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity
  Outdoor Space
  Corrected during the visit
- Safety and hazardsMedium severity
  Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
  Corrected during the visit
- Safety and hazardsHigh severity
  Fire Safety
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Diapering
  Corrected during the visit
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Feeding Chairs
  Corrected during the visit
Oct 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

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 Horse Creek Academy

Is Horse Creek Academy licensed?

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

When was Horse Creek Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Horse Creek Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 5 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 Horse Creek Academy care for?

282, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Horse Creek Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 226-0160 to confirm.

How much does Horse Creek Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 226-0160 to ask.

What is Horse Creek Academy's phone number?

(803) 226-0160.

Where is Horse Creek Academy?

1200 Toole Beck Road, Aiken, SC 29803. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine House '57, 2.5 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).