Our childcare program  is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm. We do require children to be in school no later than 10:00 am if attending that day. Doctor’s appointments are acceptable excuses.

Yes! We offer 2 days, 3 days and weekly options based on availability and your family’s needs.

The first step is a tour. Families can begin by contacting us and we will guide you through the required paperwork and next steps.

Absolutely! We encourage families to schedule a tour so they can meet our team, see our classrooms, and learn more about our program.

Our curriculum is designed to support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development through age-appropriate activities and hands-on learning. We use the creative curriculum along with South Carolina Early Learning Standards.

Yes, we provide breakfast, lunch and PM snacks throughout the day. Our menu is designed to offer nutritious and balanced options for children.

Yes, families may bring food from home, following our school’s food and allergy policies. No meals containing peanuts are allowed.

We take allergies and dietary needs seriously. Families should provide updated information about their child’s allergies and dietary restrictions during enrollment.

If your child becomes ill during the day, we will contact you and follow our health and illness policy to determine when your child can safely return.

Medication can only be administered according to our medication policy and with the appropriate authorization from the parent/ guardian or child’s doctor. All medications must be in the original prescribed container with instructions.

Potty-training requirements vary by classroom. Our teachers work with families to support children through the potty-training process when appropriate. Most students are ready to begin potty training sometime during the 2K program.

Depending on your child’s age, they may need a change of clothes, diapers or pull-ups, wipes, a water bottle, blanket, crib sheet and other classroom-specific items.

We use the ProCare App to keep families informed about their child’s day, activities, meals, naps, and important announcements.

Child safety is one of our top priorities. We follow established safety procedures, maintain secure access to the facility, and ensure that children are supervised by trained staff.

Our classrooms maintain age-appropriate teacher-to-child ratios in accordance with South Carolina state licensing requirements: Infants (1:5), Toddlers (1:6), Ages 2–3 (1:8), Ages 3–4 (1:12), and Ages 4–5 (1:17).

Yes! Outdoor play and physical activities are incorporated into our daily routine, weather and conditions permitting. We are huge proponents of outside play.

Yes! Throughout the year, we enjoy age-appropriate celebrations, special activities, classroom events, and opportunities for families to participate in our school community. Celebratory food must be store bought.

We ask families to follow their scheduled drop-off and pick-up times. Pick up is by 6:00 pm. Drop-off is by 10:00 am. Additional fees or procedures may apply for late pick-ups according to our school policies.

We would love to meet your family! Contact us at  (843) 216-9994 or complete our online inquiry form on our website https://rubysacademy.iks.center/contact-us to schedule a tour and learn more about our programs.