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Poplar Christian Learning Academy II

2522 Nazarene Street, Charleston, SC 294064.7· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202

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About Poplar Christian Learning Academy II

Poplar Christian Learning Academy II is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Poplar Christian Learning Academy II has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Charleston County has a median price of $202 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.
Charleston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$139

Preschool

Center$184
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$139
Home daycare$90

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 Poplar Christian Learning Academy II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
45 children
License number
#25749
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 32 rules in all · 29 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • 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 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 9, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

  3. Oct 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026

    • Safe sleepMedium severity

      Rest Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Electrical Sources

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 4, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025

  6. Feb 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Nov 21, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 14, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Mar 27, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

  10. Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo 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 Poplar Christian Learning Academy II

Is Poplar Christian Learning Academy II licensed?

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

When was Poplar Christian Learning Academy II last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Poplar Christian Learning Academy II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Poplar Christian Learning Academy II care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Poplar Christian Learning Academy II's hours?

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

How much does Poplar Christian Learning Academy II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 225-0444 to ask.

What is Poplar Christian Learning Academy II's phone number?

(843) 225-0444.

Where is Poplar Christian Learning Academy II?

2522 Nazarene Street, Charleston, SC 29406. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginnings Child Care Center II, 0.3 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).