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The Rainbow Connection Academy

2115 Nad Rd, Charleston, SC 294061.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
26
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About The Rainbow Connection Academy

The Rainbow Connection Academy is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 26 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
26 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity26 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Rainbow Connection 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).

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 Rainbow Connection Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
26 children
License number
#25830
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 14 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 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. Aug 10, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Food Storage

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity

      Outdoor Space

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areasLow severity

      Bathrooms

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

  2. Mar 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026

  4. Sep 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity

      Equipment and Materials

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025

  8. Oct 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 1, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

  10. May 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Corrected during the visit

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo 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 Rainbow Connection Academy

Is The Rainbow Connection Academy licensed?

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

When was The Rainbow Connection Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Rainbow Connection Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Rainbow Connection Academy care for?

26, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Rainbow Connection Academy's hours?

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

How much does The Rainbow Connection Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 872-7557 to ask.

What is The Rainbow Connection Academy's phone number?

(843) 872-7557.

Where is The Rainbow Connection Academy?

2115 Nad Rd, Charleston, SC 29406. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine House #29, under 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).