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Breath of Life Academy for Tots
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About Breath of Life Academy for Tots
Breath of Life Academy for Tots is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Breath of Life Academy for Tots has not listed its tuition. 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Breath of Life Academy for Tots
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 40 children
- License number
- #26039
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 6 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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See all 6 visits
- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Breath of Life Academy for Tots
Is Breath of Life Academy for Tots licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Breath of Life Academy for Tots last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Breath of Life Academy for Tots 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 6 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 Breath of Life Academy for Tots care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Breath of Life Academy for Tots' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Breath of Life Academy for Tots cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 661-9006 to ask.
What is Breath of Life Academy for Tots' phone number?
(803) 661-9006.
Where is Breath of Life Academy for Tots?
825 Duke Ave, Columbia, SC 29203. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Academy, 0.6 miles away.