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YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU

106 Chanticleer Drive, Conway, SC 295264.5· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
122
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU

YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU is a licensed child care center in Conway, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 122 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
122 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 capacity122 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Horry 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.
Horry 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 YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
122 children
License number
#26371
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 5 visits
  1. Aug 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 13, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

  4. Dec 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

  5. Sep 26, 2025Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

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 YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU

Is YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU licensed?

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

When was YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU care for?

122, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU's hours?

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

How much does YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 349-2429 to ask.

What is YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU's phone number?

(843) 349-2429.

Where is YMCA Early Learning Academy At CCU?

106 Chanticleer Drive, Conway, SC 29526. The nearest other daycare we list is Waccamaw Head Start Center, 0.7 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).