Early Childhood Academy
288 ROCKY CREEK ROAD, GREENVILLE, SC 29615Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects South Carolina's licensing baseline. South Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:17. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 163
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:17 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
7 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Apr 24, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Important6 Administrative
Across 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Nov 18, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
May 19, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Renewal Application
Jun 3, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Oct 27, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review
Aug 28, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Annual Review Follow Up
Jul 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Complaint
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