Buncombe Street Methodist Church CDC
200 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC
The Academy Downtown
- licensed capacity
- 136
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About The Academy Downtown
The Academy Downtown is a child care center in Greenville, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 136 children.
It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Faith-based
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (864) 565-0990 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Preschool |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christ-centered) |
| Discounts | Family discounts |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Academy Downtown has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Greenville County has a median price of $202 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.
Infant
Center$202
Home daycare$139
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$139
Preschool
Center$184
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$139
Home daycare$90
State record
Inspection reports for The Academy Downtown
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered family child care home
- Capacity
- 136 children
- License number
- #503
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 4 visits
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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- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Academy Downtown
Is The Academy Downtown licensed?
Yes. The Academy Downtown is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Academy Downtown last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Academy Downtown had rules cited by the state?
No. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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 The Academy Downtown care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are The Academy Downtown's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (864) 565-0990 to confirm.
How much does The Academy Downtown cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 565-0990 to ask.
What is The Academy Downtown's phone number?
(864) 565-0990.
Where is The Academy Downtown?
200 W Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Nursery School, under 0.1 miles away.