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Tender Hearts Academy

2318 Cane Mill Road, Lancaster, SC 297204.3· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$222
Call (803) 285-4773Directions

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About Tender Hearts Academy

Tender Hearts Academy is a licensed child care center in Lancaster, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tender Hearts Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lancaster County has a median price of $222 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.
Lancaster County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$222
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$208
Home daycare$154

Preschool

Center$163
Home daycare$143

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$93

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 Tender Hearts Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
80 children
License number
#21542
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Bathrooms

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026

  3. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 18, 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 Tender Hearts Academy

Is Tender Hearts Academy licensed?

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

When was Tender Hearts Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tender Hearts Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Tender Hearts Academy care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Tender Hearts Academy's hours?

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

How much does Tender Hearts Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 285-4773 to ask.

What is Tender Hearts Academy's phone number?

(803) 285-4773.

Where is Tender Hearts Academy?

2318 Cane Mill Road, Lancaster, SC 29720. The nearest other daycare we list is Carolina Christian Academy, 0.8 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).