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Ben Lippen School

3513 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29223
licensed capacity
60
yearly, posted tuition
$10,027
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About Ben Lippen School

Ben Lippen School is a child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 60 children.

It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k. It lists yearly tuition of $10,027.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedPosts tuition
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Licensed capacity
60 children

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Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPre-K
ApproachFaith-based
EnrichmentMusic, art, Spanish, P.E., and library
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ben Lippen School lists yearly tuition of $10,027. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Richland County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 (Tuition 2026-27)$10,027
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Richland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$139

Preschool

Center$184
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$139
Home daycare$90

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 Ben Lippen School

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
60 children
License number
#26054
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 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. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 28, 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 Ben Lippen School

Is Ben Lippen School licensed?

Yes. Ben Lippen School is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was Ben Lippen School last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ben Lippen School 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 4 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 Ben Lippen School care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Ben Lippen School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 807-4500 to confirm.

How much does Ben Lippen School cost?

Yearly tuition of $10,027, as it lists it.

What is Ben Lippen School's phone number?

(803) 807-4500.

Where is Ben Lippen School?

3513 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29223. The nearest other daycare we list is The Shining Stars Daycare, 0.2 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).