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Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 88
- a week, county median
- $111
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About Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare
Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare is a licensed child care center in Ridgeland, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 children.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 7 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 88 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (843) 726-3673 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jasper County has a median price of $111 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$111
Home daycare$133
Toddler
Center$111
Home daycare$133
Preschool
Center$121
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$128
Home daycare$143
State record
Inspection reports for Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 88 children
- License number
- #17590
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 27 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 2
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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Sep 23, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
63-13-30 Caregiver requirements
Staff Health
Ratios
Center Definitions
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Jun 24, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
63-13-30 Caregiver requirements
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
Staff Records
Corrected during the visit
Center Definitions
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
Apr 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
Mar 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
Aug 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
63-13-110 First Aid and CPR Certificates
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Apr 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Fire Safety
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare
Is Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 726-3673 to confirm.
How much does Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 726-3673 to ask.
What is Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare's phone number?
(843) 726-3673.
Where is Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare?
1727 Malphrus Road, Ridgeland, SC 29936. The nearest other daycare we list is Beacon of Hope Learning and Enrichment Center, 2 miles away.