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Kool Kidz Academy

712 Pearl Street, Darlington, SC 295325.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111
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About Kool Kidz Academy

Kool Kidz Academy is a licensed child care center in Darlington, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
35 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kool Kidz Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Darlington County has a median price of $111 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.
Darlington County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$121
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$143

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 Kool Kidz Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
35 children
License number
#26105
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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. Mar 25, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 25, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 16, 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 Kool Kidz Academy

Is Kool Kidz Academy licensed?

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

When was Kool Kidz Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kool Kidz Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Kool Kidz Academy care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Kool Kidz Academy's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kool Kidz Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 944-0066 to ask.

What is Kool Kidz Academy's phone number?

(843) 944-0066.

Where is Kool Kidz Academy?

712 Pearl Street, Darlington, SC 29532. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool, 0.2 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).