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Sea Mountain Academy

4233 Sea Mountain Hwy, Little River, SC 295664.2· 37 reviews
licensed capacity
95
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About Sea Mountain Academy

Sea Mountain Academy is a licensed child care center in Little River, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 95 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k.

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

Preschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
95 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “School Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPre-K
Licensed capacity95 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sea Mountain Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Horry 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.
Horry 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 Sea Mountain Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
95 children
License number
#25195
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jun 4, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

  2. Jun 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 12, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 27, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

  9. Feb 23, 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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Questions about Sea Mountain Academy

Is Sea Mountain Academy licensed?

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

When was Sea Mountain Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sea Mountain Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Sea Mountain Academy care for?

95, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Sea Mountain Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sea Mountain Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 734-0495 to ask.

What is Sea Mountain Academy's phone number?

(843) 734-0495.

Where is Sea Mountain Academy?

4233 Sea Mountain Hwy, Little River, SC 29566. The nearest other daycare we list is Holy Trinity Catholic School, 1.9 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).