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The Academy of Knowledge

1818 Elsey Drive, Charleston, SC 294074.8· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About The Academy of Knowledge

The Academy of Knowledge is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks through 4 years of age
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
49 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

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks through 4 years of age
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumGood Start, Grow Smart Early Learning Standards; Creative Curriculum
EnrichmentTippi Toes Dance
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Academy of Knowledge 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Charleston County medians, full time, per week

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

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 The Academy of Knowledge

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
49 children
License number
#23977
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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. Mar 27, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Bathrooms

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jul 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

  3. Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

  4. Mar 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024

  5. Nov 27, 2023Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasLow severity

      Indoor Space & Conditions - Lighting

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

  6. Nov 22, 2023Follow-up visitNo 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 The Academy of Knowledge

Is The Academy of Knowledge licensed?

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

When was The Academy of Knowledge last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 27, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Academy of Knowledge had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 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.

How many children can The Academy of Knowledge care for?

49, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Academy of Knowledge's hours?

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

How much does The Academy of Knowledge cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 804-9201 to ask.

What is The Academy of Knowledge's phone number?

(843) 804-9201.

Where is The Academy of Knowledge?

1818 Elsey Drive, Charleston, SC 29407. The nearest other daycare we list is Carousel Early Childhood Center, 0.3 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).