C.A.R.E. Academy
2507 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC
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Springfield Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 200 children.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Licensed capacity | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
Springfield Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Charleston County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all · 9 corrected
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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63-13-30 Caregiver requirements
Discipline and Behavior Management
Staff Health
Staff Health
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Ratios
Center Definitions
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Springfield Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
200, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 518-1337 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 518-1337 to ask.
(843) 518-1337.
2130 Pinehurst Avenue, Charleston, SC 29414. The nearest other daycare we list is The Oaks Children's Academy, 0.4 miles away.