Grace Academy Child Development Center

Out of an abundance of caution and due to the potential for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and possible tornado activity in our area, Grace Academy will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026.

At this time, we anticipate reopening on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7 a.m. However, we will continue to monitor weather conditions and any potential impacts throughout Monday. A final update regarding Tuesday’s reopening will be shared once conditions have been fully assessed.

Please stay safe and continue to monitor communications for updates.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for portions of the surrounding Richland County areas. Out of an abundance of caution, Grace Academy has implemented our shelter-in-place safety protocols.

At this time, all students and staff have been safely moved to enclosed interior areas away from doors and windows in accordance with our emergency preparedness procedures.

Our leadership team is actively monitoring weather conditions and maintaining communication with local emergency and weather authorities. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority.

Families will receive additional updates if any further actions become necessary.

Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend!

Remember to set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday morning. While we may lose an hour of sleep, we gain more daylight for learning, playing, and growing!

At Grace Academy, every extra moment is an opportunity for discovery. As the days get brighter, our students continue to shine—because here, children enter to learn and exit to lead.

After further consultation with the Department of Transportation and weather analysts, we have decided to reverse our earlier plan to open on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Due to worsening road conditions and rapidly declining temperatures last night, Grace Academy will be closed today for the safety of our students, families, and staff.

We will reopen on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 7 am.

Thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and partnership as we navigate these conditions with caution and care.

From the joyful voices of our children to the love shared in every classroom, we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus.

May your hearts be filled with His peace, your homes with His presence, and your days with childlike wonder and joy.

Wishing you a blessed Christmas from all of us at Grace Academy!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

Today we celebrate gratitude over grumbling, faith over fear, and love over worry. No matter what this year has required of you, we pray your heart is full, and your spirit is refreshed.

May your day be rich with joy, wrapped in peace, and overflowing with thanks.

Wishing you a warm and blessed Thanksgiving.

We are proud to announce that LaToya Quick, one of our esteemed members at Grace Academy, will be a featured presenter at the 2025 South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (SCAEYC) Conference!

Latoya exemplifies our mission — “Enter to Learn, and Exit to Lead.” Her passion for early childhood education and leadership will be on full display as she shares her knowledge and experience with educators from across the state.

Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement and supporting LaToya as she continues to lead with excellence at SCAEYC 2025!

What an incredible day celebrating 14 years of learning, leading, and growing together! From joyful laughter and meaningful moments to burying a time capsule for future teachers and students of Grace Academy, our birthday celebration was everything we envisioned and more!

Fourteen years ago, Grace Academy opened its doors with more than just a curriculum; we opened them with a calling. A calling to create a place where childhood is honored, imagination is nurtured, and every small voice is heard and valued.

Since that first morning, our classrooms have echoed with tiny footsteps, joyful laughter, and stories told with wide eyes and wild dreams. We've witnessed first words become full sentences, scribbles become signatures… shy waves become strong handshakes. We’ve watched little ones arrive holding tightly to their parents’ hands—and leave holding tightly to their own purpose.

Through every season, one thing remains true: Grace is more than a name—it's the heart of who we are. To the families who believed in us, the educators who pour their love into each day, and the children—the children—who have colored our world with light and wonder: thank you.

This is more than an anniversary; it's a celebration of legacy, love, and leadership in progress. Here’s to 14 years of growing dreams, and to all the bright tomorrows still ahead.

Happy Labor Day from Grace Academy!

Today, we celebrate the dedication, resilience, and hard work that build our communities—and shape our future leaders.

At Grace Academy, we believe that "Children enter to learn, and exit to lead." Behind every young leader is a village of hardworking educators, parents, and community members who invest in their growth each day.

Let’s honor the power of purpose-driven work—and the bright futures we’re creating together.