Child care center

Quarks Academy

944 Smithfield Way, Fort Mill, SC 297154.6· 25 reviews

licensed capacity: 253
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $199

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About

About Quarks Academy

Quarks Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Mill, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 253 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. 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 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedSTEM / STEAM

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Type: Child care center
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Hours today: Closed today
Licensed capacity: 253 children

Hours

Monday	7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday	7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday	7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday	7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday	7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Saturday	Not listed
SundayToday	Not listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	6 weeks to 5 years
Programs	Infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Approach	STEM / STEAM
Enrichment	Music, engineering, dance, meditation (rotating extracurricular activities)
Daily life	Meals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity	253 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Quarks 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).

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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 Quarks Academy

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 253 children
License number: #25469

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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 5 corrected

Supervision and ratios 2
Food and nutrition 1
Discipline and child guidance 1
Building, equipment and play areas 1
Staff training and qualifications 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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Aug 28, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Food and nutritionMedium severity
  Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Programs for Infants and Toddlers
Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
Feb 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Feb 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
Oct 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
- Safety and hazardsHigh severity
  Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Medications and Medical Procedures
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

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 Quarks Academy

Is Quarks Academy licensed?

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

When was Quarks Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Quarks Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Quarks Academy care for?

253, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Quarks Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Quarks Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 836-4216 to ask.

What is Quarks Academy's phone number?

(803) 836-4216.

Where is Quarks Academy?

944 Smithfield Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).