Sunshine House-Site 14
1895 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC
4.4· 76 reviews
Palmetto Children's Academy
- licensed capacity
- 280
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Palmetto Children's Academy
Palmetto Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 280 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entry
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 280 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Trained staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Gentle, consistent support for potty training |
| Safety | Fingerprint entry for the parents, cameras as well as secured doors, Cameras / live video for parents (cameras) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (app used for family communication (name not stated)) |
| Licensed capacity | 280 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Palmetto Children's Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in York 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Palmetto Children's Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 280 children
- License number
- #24439
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 7 visits
Aug 26, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff Health
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Staff Health
Corrected during the visit
Dec 19, 2024Visit3 rules cited
Staff Health
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Staff Health
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Palmetto Children's Academy
River Gate Elementary Asep
15340 Smith Road, Charlotte, NC
Yvonne Octavia Walker
Rock Hill, SC 29730 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
School Days Child Development Center
409 Park Avenue, Rock Hill, SC
3.8· 10 reviews
Freedom Montessori School
215 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC
Open Arms Child Support Center
236 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC
Toddler House Day Care
403 S. Spruce Street, Rock Hill, SC
4.4· 7 reviews
St. Anne Catholic School
1698 Bird Street, Rock Hill, SC
York Technical College Child Development Center
452 South Anderson Road, Rock Hill, SC
4.3· 6 reviews
FAQ
Questions about Palmetto Children's Academy
Is Palmetto Children's Academy licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Palmetto Children's Academy last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Palmetto Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Children's Academy care for?
280, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Palmetto Children's Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Palmetto Children's Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 366-4500 to ask.
What is Palmetto Children's Academy's phone number?
(803) 366-4500.
Where is Palmetto Children's Academy?
858 Cedar Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730. The nearest other daycare we list is School Days Child Development Center, 0.6 miles away.