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5 Star Academy Learning Center

725 Raleigh Street, West Columbia, SC 291693.5· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$125
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About 5 Star Academy Learning Center

5 Star Academy Learning Center is a licensed child care center in West Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $125 to $250.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based
StaffHighly trained and experienced professionals
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
DiscountsFREE CHILDCARE FOR SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN 4K
TransportationTransportation (4K drop-off & pick-up services)
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

5 Star Academy Learning Center lists weekly tuition from $125 to $250. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lexington County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants/ Toddler Room (weekly tuition)$250
Preschool Room (weekly tuition)$235
School Age Room Full-Time (weekly tuition)$200
School Age Room Part-Time (weekly tuition)$125
Two's Room (weekly tuition)$245
Registration$150
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Lexington 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 5 Star Academy Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
125 children
License number
#23601
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

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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  1. Jun 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 5 Star Academy Learning Center

Is 5 Star Academy Learning Center licensed?

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

When was 5 Star Academy Learning Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has 5 Star Academy Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 5 Star Academy Learning Center care for?

125, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are 5 Star Academy Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does 5 Star Academy Learning Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $125 to $250, as it lists it.

What is 5 Star Academy Learning Center's phone number?

(803) 939-0950.

Where is 5 Star Academy Learning Center?

725 Raleigh Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. The nearest other daycare we list is A & A Learning Center, 0.4 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).