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Aspire Early Learning Academy

1103 B. Avenue, West Columbia, SC 291694.5· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Aspire Early Learning Academy

Aspire Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in West Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Meals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 years old to 5 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 years old to 5 years old
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
Class sizeSmall Group Setting of 20 Children Total
Daily lifeMeals provided
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Aspire Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Aspire Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
20 children
License number
#23474
See the state's record

Summary

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

No rules cited on any of 5 visits

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. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 7, 2024InspectionNo 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 Aspire Early Learning Academy

Is Aspire Early Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Aspire Early Learning Academy 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 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Aspire Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no cited rules in its 5 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Aspire Early Learning Academy care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Aspire Early Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Aspire Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 834-4976 to ask.

What is Aspire Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(803) 834-4976.

Where is Aspire Early Learning Academy?

1103 B. Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169. The nearest other daycare we list is A & A Learning Center, 0.3 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).