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Kid's Academy

1921 Castle Rock Drive, Sumter, SC 291533.6· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
206
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Kid's Academy

Kid's Academy is a licensed child care center in Sumter, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 206 children.

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

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 9 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
206 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity206 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kid's Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sumter 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.
Sumter 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 Kid's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
206 children
License number
#25687
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 9 of 17 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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 4, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionLow severity

      Meal Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 21, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

  5. Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

  6. Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

  7. Dec 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 20, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Nov 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Jun 24, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Nov 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Oct 27, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024

  9. Oct 16, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 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 Kid's Academy

Is Kid's Academy licensed?

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

When was Kid's Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kid's Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 9 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Kid's Academy care for?

206, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Kid's Academy's hours?

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

How much does Kid's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 905-9786 to ask.

What is Kid's Academy's phone number?

(803) 905-9786.

Where is Kid's Academy?

1921 Castle Rock Drive, Sumter, SC 29153. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethesda Learning 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).