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The Arms of Love Academy

1850 Ja Cochra By-Pass, Chester, SC 297062.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
116
a week, county median
$117
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About The Arms of Love Academy

The Arms of Love Academy is a licensed child care center in Chester, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 116 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
116 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity116 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Arms of Love Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Chester County has a median price of $117 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Chester County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$117
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$127
Home daycare$137

School age

Center$134
Home daycare$144

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 Arms of Love Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
116 children
License number
#25228
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Medications and Medical Procedures

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Medications and Medical Procedures

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Dec 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jun 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 5, 2024VisitNo 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 Arms of Love Academy

Is The Arms of Love Academy licensed?

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

When was The Arms of Love Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Arms of Love Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Arms of Love Academy care for?

116, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Arms of Love Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 581-7997 to confirm.

How much does The Arms of Love Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 581-7997 to ask.

What is The Arms of Love Academy's phone number?

(803) 581-7997.

Where is The Arms of Love Academy?

1850 Ja Cochra By-Pass, Chester, SC 29706.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).