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8730 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
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The Oaks Children's Academy
- licensed capacity
- 122
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About The Oaks Children's Academy
The Oaks Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 122 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 122 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 122 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Oaks Children's Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dorchester County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$181
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$138
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for The Oaks Children's Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 122 children
- License number
- #24531
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 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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See all 3 visits
- May 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about The Oaks Children's Academy
Is The Oaks Children's Academy licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Oaks Children's Academy last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Oaks Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 The Oaks Children's Academy care for?
122, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are The Oaks Children's Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Oaks Children's Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 207-3061 to ask.
What is The Oaks Children's Academy's phone number?
(843) 207-3061.
Where is The Oaks Children's Academy?
8695 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29420. The nearest other daycare we list is KinderCare, 0.2 miles away.