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Playful Cubs Academy

3412 Filbert Highway, Clover, SC 297104.4· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
63
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About Playful Cubs Academy

Playful Cubs Academy is a licensed child care center in Clover, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 63 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks old to 5 years old and school ages
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
63 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday | 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks old to 5 years old and school ages
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
EnrichmentSpanish, Music, Art
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity63 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Playful Cubs 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.
York 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 Playful Cubs Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
63 children
License number
#24730
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 15, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Meal Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 6, 2024VisitNo 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 Playful Cubs Academy

Is Playful Cubs Academy licensed?

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

When was Playful Cubs Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Playful Cubs Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 9 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 Playful Cubs Academy care for?

63, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Playful Cubs Academy's hours?

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

How much does Playful Cubs Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 810-6172 to ask.

What is Playful Cubs Academy's phone number?

(803) 810-6172.

Where is Playful Cubs Academy?

3412 Filbert Highway, Clover, SC 29710. The nearest other daycare we list is Clover Head Start, 1.4 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).