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Palmetto Learning Academy

501 3rd Ave, Summerville, SC 294864.3· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
258
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,300
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About

About Palmetto Learning Academy

Palmetto Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 258 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $1,300 to $1,350.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-basedCameras for parentsSecure entryPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
258 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), Play-based
SafetyLocked doors throughout with controlled access, Cameras / live video for parents (live-feed security camera monitoring system)
DiscountsSibling Discount: $200/month ($92 bi-weekly)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity258 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Palmetto Learning Academy lists monthly tuition from $1,300 to $1,350. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Berkeley County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
30 Months – 4K$1,300
Infants/Toddlers (6 Weeks – 30 Months Old)$1,350
One-Time Non-Refundable Enrollment Fee$200
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Berkeley 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 Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
258 children
License number
#25931
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 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.

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  1. Jun 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Sep 4, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding Chairs

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025

  9. Jan 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Nov 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 13, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 27, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

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 Learning Academy

Is Palmetto Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Palmetto Learning Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Palmetto Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Learning Academy care for?

258, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Palmetto Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Palmetto Learning Academy cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,300 to $1,350, as it lists it.

What is Palmetto Learning Academy's phone number?

(843) 695-8283.

Where is Palmetto Learning Academy?

501 3rd Ave, Summerville, SC 29486. The nearest other daycare we list is Northwood Academy Pre-school, 0.4 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).