Childhood is serious business. We make it seriously FUN.
Guided by an Administrative Team of experienced SC Certified Teachers, our caregivers bring play-based learning to the classroom with the award-winning Creative Curriculum while Brightwheel keeps our families connected.
Purposeful play. Real learning. Loving care.
We strongly believe that children learn best when they are in a safe environment where they are free to explore and get a little messy! That is why our classrooms combine plenty of music and movement, hands-on discovery, and messy sensory play with strong literacy, science, and math foundations that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.
August 2026–July 2027 Tuition
Nursery
Nurturing care supports your baby’s first year through music, responsive routines, purposeful play, and precious keepsakes.
Toddlers
Language-rich routines, active playground adventures, and wonderfully messy fine-motor play.
2K
Playful counting and alphabet activities build focus, independence, social skills, and potty-training success.
3K
Music, movement, art, hands-on discovery, and age-appropriate classroom technology strengthen social skills and early academics.
4K Early
Play-based investigations build focus, independence, collaboration, literacy, and math skills.
4K Plus
Purposeful play and kindergarten-readiness assessments prepare each child for a confident transition to school.
Children must be fully and independently potty trained to enroll in 3K, 4K Early, or 4K Plus.
What’s included. What to expect.
Weekly tuition reserves a full-time classroom space for up to 10 hours per day and includes a cold breakfast, two daily snacks, baby wipes, classroom supplies, curriculum materials, staffing, and facility expenses.
Extended Care: $65 per week for families needing more than 10 hours of care per day.
Enrollment Fee: A non-refundable $250 per child, due at initial enrollment and each June thereafter.
Summer Activity Fee: A one-time $50 fee covering summer activities for children enrolled in 2K through 4K Plus.
Christmas closure: Frog Academy closes for one week during the Christmas holiday. See the Director’s annual schedule for exact dates.
Why families choose Frog Academy
Frog Academy serves children ages 6 weeks through 4+ years, is open year-round, and is conveniently located near Trident Medical Center and Charleston Southern University. Our program features The Creative Curriculum, Brightwheel family updates, controlled entry, private on-site camera monitoring, and enclosed outdoor play areas.
Learning Through Play
The Creative Curriculum turns everyday discovery into strong early literacy, science, and math skills.
Connected Families
Brightwheel keeps you close with daily updates, private messages, photos, videos, and progress.
Safe & Secure
Controlled entry, private on-site camera monitoring, and enclosed outdoor play areas help us maintain a secure environment.
A warm lunch. One less thing to pack.
Families are always welcome to pack a cold lunch—or, for just $25 per week, children can enjoy our convenient lunch program curated by Lillie Fuel in Mount Pleasant.
Lunches are delivered warm and ready to serve. Every meal includes a protein, fruit, and vegetable. Available in every classroom except Nursery.
Soccer fun comes to Frog Academy.
Frog Academy has partnered with HappyFeet Soccer Fun to offer convenient weekly classes at our daycare for enrolled children ages 2–4. Coaches use songs, stories, imaginative adventures, and playful games to build coordination, confidence, listening skills, and a positive “go for it” attitude.
HappyFeet is an independent enrichment provider. Enrollment and program fees are handled directly through HappyFeet and are separate from Frog Academy tuition.
Big thanks for the people who care for our littlest family members!
Each fall, Frog Academy offers families an optional way to celebrate our caregivers through an Otis Spunkmeyer fundraiser featuring 35 sweet and savory favorites.
Frog Academy receives a portion of every fundraiser sale. Proceeds received by Frog Academy are used to provide year-end bonuses for our caregivers. See the Director’s schedule for exact fundraiser dates.
What Our Families Say About Us
“Finding a place where Kai felt safe, loved, understood, and welcomed meant more than I can put into words. You made us feel at home too.” — Dannielle Parker, Parent
“Absolutely AMAZING! My son has learned so much, while still having TONS of time for fun. Everyone is so kind—and the daily updates and pictures are wonderful!” — Michelle Katherine, Parent
“We are so blessed to have our two littles attend Frog Academy. The teachers are amazing, and there are always smiles and laughs with the staff.” — Erin Heitshusen, Parent
“The best daycare in all the land. This is not a babysitting service—they promote learning through a structured curriculum, and the staff are fantastic!” — Adam Randall, Parent
“We enjoy the daily updates, photos, and videos. The teachers are so kind, our son loves the activities, and he is excited about going to school each day.” — Amanda Glosson, Parent
Are meals and snacks provided?
Yes! We provide a cold breakfast and two snacks each day. For lunch, families may pack a cold lunch from home or enroll children in the Lillie Fuel Lunch Program for $25 per week. Lillie Fuel lunches are delivered warm and ready to serve—one less thing to pack on busy mornings!
Does my child need to be potty trained?
Children entering our 3K, 4K Early, and 4K Plus classrooms must be independently potty trained, including managing their clothing and wiping themselves without assistance. Younger classrooms continue supporting children as they work toward this important milestone.
Do you offer part-time childcare or drop-in care?
Frog Academy offers full-time enrollment only and does not provide part-time or drop-in care. Your child’s space is reserved for the entire week, but families are welcome to choose the days and times they need care. Because tuition reserves that full-time space, it is not prorated for reduced attendance.
Are you open year-round?
Yes! Frog Academy is open year-round, with scheduled closures for holidays and staff training days. Please refer to the Director’s annual schedule for exact dates. To give our hardworking team time to travel and celebrate with their families, Frog Academy closes for one full week at Christmas.
Does Frog Academy offer care longer than 10 hours per day?
Yes. Weekly tuition includes up to 10 hours of care per day. Families who need care beyond 10 hours may add Extended Care for an additional $65 per week, which helps cover the additional staffing required to provide those longer hours.
What qualifications do Frog Academy’s administrators and caregivers have?
Our administrative team holds bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education, and they remain committed to continued professional learning. Some of our caregivers also hold associate or bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education, while others bring years of valuable classroom and childcare experience. Every caregiver is carefully selected and trained to meet Frog Academy’s standards, with ongoing guidance and support from our experienced administrative team.
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