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Palmetto Academy of Excellence

276 Hillview Drive, Graniteville, SC 298294.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
141
a week, county median
$199
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About Palmetto Academy of Excellence

Palmetto Academy of Excellence is a licensed child care center in Graniteville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 141 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
141 children

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Programs and care

Licensed capacity141 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Palmetto Academy of Excellence 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 Palmetto Academy of Excellence

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
141 children
License number
#24675
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 16, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025

  3. Jul 2, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

  4. Jun 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Corrected during the visit

  5. May 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 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 Palmetto Academy of Excellence

Is Palmetto Academy of Excellence licensed?

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

When was Palmetto Academy of Excellence last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Palmetto Academy of Excellence had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Palmetto Academy of Excellence care for?

141, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Palmetto Academy of Excellence's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 392-7042 to confirm.

How much does Palmetto Academy of Excellence cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 392-7042 to ask.

What is Palmetto Academy of Excellence's phone number?

(803) 392-7042.

Where is Palmetto Academy of Excellence?

276 Hillview Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829. The nearest other daycare we list is Living A Dream Childcare & Learning Center, 1.2 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).