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Bright New Beginnings CDC

6800 Shakespeare Road,Suite A, Columbia, SC 292234.8· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
28
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Bright New Beginnings CDC

Bright New Beginnings CDC is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 28 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Hours today
5:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday5:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SundayToday5:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright New Beginnings CDC 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.
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 Bright New Beginnings CDC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
28 children
License number
#25593
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 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 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 23, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • TransportationHigh severity

      Transportation

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Safe sleepLow severity

      Rest Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Parent Access and Communication

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

  3. Apr 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 20, 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 Bright New Beginnings CDC

Is Bright New Beginnings CDC licensed?

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

When was Bright New Beginnings CDC last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright New Beginnings CDC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Bright New Beginnings CDC care for?

28, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Bright New Beginnings CDC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright New Beginnings CDC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 661-6538 to ask.

What is Bright New Beginnings CDC's phone number?

(803) 661-6538.

Where is Bright New Beginnings CDC?

6800 Shakespeare Road,Suite A, Columbia, SC 29223. The nearest other daycare we list is Footprints Academy, 0.8 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).