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Little Wild Ones Academy

2469 Us Highway 501, Conway, SC 295265.0· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
71
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$205

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About Little Wild Ones Academy

Little Wild Ones Academy is a licensed child care center in Conway, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 71 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It lists weekly tuition from $205 to $325.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
71 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsDrop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Licensed capacity71 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Wild Ones Academy lists weekly tuition from $205 to $325. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Horry County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full Time (2-5yrs)$305
Full Time (Infant-24 months)$325
Heroes Program Part Time 3-Full Days: Hero Rate$205
Heroes Program Part Time 3-Full Days: Regular Rate$245
Part Time (Infant-24 months)$220
Preschool Part Time (Up to 3 full days 2-5)$205
Drop-in earlier start (per hour)$10 an hour
Drop-in Morning: Single day$35 a day
Drop-in Full Day: Single day$50 a day
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Horry 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 Little Wild Ones Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
71 children
License number
#26187
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 12, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jan 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

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 Little Wild Ones Academy

Is Little Wild Ones Academy licensed?

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

When was Little Wild Ones Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on January 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Wild Ones Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Little Wild Ones Academy care for?

71, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Wild Ones Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Wild Ones Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $205 to $325, as it lists it.

What is Little Wild Ones Academy's phone number?

(843) 234-0049.

Where is Little Wild Ones Academy?

2469 Us Highway 501, Conway, SC 29526. The nearest other daycare we list is Waccamaw Head Start 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).