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Ridge Christian Academy

2168 Ridge Church Road, Summerville, SC 29483
licensed capacity
210
a week, county median
$199

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About Ridge Christian Academy

Ridge Christian Academy is a child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 210 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
210 children

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Licensed capacity210 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ridge Christian 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).

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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 Ridge Christian Academy

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
210 children
License number
#838
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Feb 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 31, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      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 1, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Medications and Medical Procedures

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Medications and Medical Procedures

      Corrected during the visit

  6. May 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

  7. May 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

  8. Feb 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

  9. Feb 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

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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Questions about Ridge Christian Academy

Is Ridge Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Ridge Christian Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was Ridge Christian Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on February 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ridge Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Ridge Christian Academy care for?

210, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Ridge Christian Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 873-9856 to confirm.

How much does Ridge Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 873-9856 to ask.

What is Ridge Christian Academy's phone number?

(843) 873-9856.

Where is Ridge Christian Academy?

2168 Ridge Church Road, Summerville, SC 29483. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivybrook Academy Summerville, 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).