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Willowdale Children's Academy

104 Snapdragon Ct., Chapin, SC 290364.4· 36 reviews
licensed capacity
283
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About Willowdale Children's Academy

Willowdale Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Chapin, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 283 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori, Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedSTEM / STEAMBilingual program
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks - 8 years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
283 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks - 8 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Language Immersion program (languages not specified)), Faith-based (Faith-based programs, lessons rooted in Christ's love), Montessori, Play-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumLearning Without Tears
EnrichmentSoccer Shots, Music, Sign Language, Dance, foreign language classes (Spanish)
StaffCertified Early Childhood Education professionals
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Licensed capacity283 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Willowdale Children's Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lexington 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.
Lexington County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Willowdale Children's Academy

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no inspection visits for Willowdale Children's Academy in the records we copied on October 2, 2026.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
283 children
License number
#26600
See the state's record

Inspections

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no inspection visits for Willowdale Children's Academy in the records we copied on October 2, 2026.

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 Willowdale Children's Academy

Is Willowdale Children's Academy licensed?

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

Does Willowdale Children's Academy have inspection violations?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no inspection visits for Willowdale Children's Academy in the records we copied on October 2, 2026.

How many children can Willowdale Children's Academy care for?

283, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Willowdale Children's Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Willowdale Children's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 941-7309 to ask.

What is Willowdale Children's Academy's phone number?

(803) 941-7309.

Where is Willowdale Children's Academy?

104 Snapdragon Ct., Chapin, SC 29036. The nearest other daycare we list is Chapin Baptist Child Development Center, 0.6 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).