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Rainbow Arc Academy

250 Montague Plantation Rd, Goose Creek, SC 294453.9· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About

About Rainbow Arc Academy

Rainbow Arc Academy is a licensed child care center in Goose Creek, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 67 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp. 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 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants as young as 6 weeks to energetic 12-year-olds
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
67 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants as young as 6 weeks to energetic 12-year-olds
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based
EnrichmentScience Adventures
StaffExpertise in early childhood education
Daily lifeMeals provided. Extended care: We specialize in extended hours
DiscountsReferral - ONE FREE WEEK of tuition after 90 days
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rainbow Arc Academy has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Rainbow Arc Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
67 children
License number
#26019
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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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See all 7 visits
  1. Sep 4, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

  2. Jul 28, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

  3. May 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

  5. May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo 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 Rainbow Arc Academy

Is Rainbow Arc Academy licensed?

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

When was Rainbow Arc Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rainbow Arc Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Rainbow Arc Academy care for?

67, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Rainbow Arc Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rainbow Arc Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 279-3063 to ask.

What is Rainbow Arc Academy's phone number?

(843) 279-3063.

Where is Rainbow Arc Academy?

250 Montague Plantation Rd, Goose Creek, SC 29445. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy '587, 2 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).