Big Blue Marble Academy #55
3129 Brushy Creek Road, Greer, SC
4.0· 70 reviews
Kinder Joy Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $150
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About Kinder Joy Learning Academy
Kinder Joy Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Greer, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists weekly tuition of $150.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMPosts tuition
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Sports, Spanish, Sign Language, Dance and Mindfulness Yoga |
| Staff | Certified teachers; SLED background check, fingerprint process; First Aid/CPR/AED certified |
| More | Founded 2019 |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kinder Joy Learning Academy lists weekly tuition of $150. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Greenville County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After School 2-5 – $150 per week | $150 |
| Summer Camp – $150 per week | $150 a week |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Kinder Joy Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 70 children
- License number
- #26155
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- 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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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 3, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kinder Joy Learning Academy
Is Kinder Joy Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kinder Joy Learning Academy last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kinder Joy Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Kinder Joy Learning Academy care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Kinder Joy Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kinder Joy Learning Academy cost?
Weekly tuition of $150, as it lists it.
What is Kinder Joy Learning Academy's phone number?
(864) 469-3239.
Where is Kinder Joy Learning Academy?
705 W. Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer, SC 29650. The nearest other daycare we list is Rilla Rin Schoolette, 0.4 miles away.