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The Butterfly Academy

5311 Parkshire Way, North Charleston, SC 29418
licensed capacity
40
a week, county median
$202
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About The Butterfly Academy

The Butterfly Academy is a licensed child care center in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
40 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Butterfly Academy 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).

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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 Butterfly Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
40 children
License number
#25900
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

  4. Nov 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

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 Butterfly Academy

Is The Butterfly Academy licensed?

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

When was The Butterfly Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Butterfly Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Butterfly Academy care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Butterfly Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (854) 222-3271 to confirm.

How much does The Butterfly Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (854) 222-3271 to ask.

What is The Butterfly Academy's phone number?

(854) 222-3271.

Where is The Butterfly Academy?

5311 Parkshire Way, North Charleston, SC 29418. The nearest other daycare we list is Above and Beyond Child Development Center, 0.1 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).