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Seaside Academy

13 Marshellen Dr, Beaufort, SC 299023.0· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$310
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About

About Seaside Academy

Seaside Academy is a licensed child care center in Beaufort, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $310 to $335.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 62 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMeals providedPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty training support
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Seaside Academy lists weekly tuition from $310 to $335. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Beaufort County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Bubble Guppies (2-3), $320 a week$320
Captain's Crew (3-5), $310 a week$310
Little Minnows (6 weeks - 1yr), $335 a week$335
Seashell Sweeties (2-3), $315 a week$315
Tiny Turtles (1-2), $325 a week$325
Enrollment Application Fee$190
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Beaufort 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 Seaside Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
45 children
License number
#26356
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 62 rules in all · 61 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 14
  • Supervision and ratios 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Food and nutrition 7
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Background checks 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 4

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 18, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

  2. Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

  3. Mar 30, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding Chairs

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

    • 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

  4. Mar 25, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Meal Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation11 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Parent Access and Communication

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

  6. Jan 8, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 12, 2025Complaint investigation13 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding Chairs

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Nov 5, 2025Complaint investigation11 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding Chairs

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

  10. Aug 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

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 Seaside Academy

Is Seaside Academy licensed?

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

When was Seaside Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Seaside Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 62 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 61 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 Seaside Academy care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Seaside Academy's hours?

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

How much does Seaside Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $310 to $335, as it lists it.

What is Seaside Academy's phone number?

(843) 694-7612.

Where is Seaside Academy?

13 Marshellen Dr, Beaufort, SC 29902. The nearest other daycare we list is Hobbit Hill Academy at Shell Point, 0.4 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).