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Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development

8023 Irmo Dr., Columbia, SC 292124.6· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
98
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development

Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 98 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
98 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development 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 Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
98 children
License number
#22294
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Aug 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Feeding Chairs

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 1, 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 Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development

Is Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development licensed?

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

When was Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development care for?

98, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 227-2072 to ask.

What is Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development's phone number?

(803) 227-2072.

Where is Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development?

8023 Irmo Dr., Columbia, SC 29212. The nearest other daycare we list is Michelle Monique Samuel, 1.5 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).