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Creative Learning Place

7310 Nursery Road, Columbia, SC 292125.0· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Creative Learning Place

Creative Learning Place is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSTEM / STEAM
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentMusic, Spanish, yoga, sports, dance
StaffDSS-Certified and experienced educators
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Learning Place 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).

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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 Learning Place

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
48 children
License number
#24429
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

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 Learning Place

Is Creative Learning Place licensed?

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

When was Creative Learning Place last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Learning Place had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 7 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 Learning Place care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Creative Learning Place's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Learning Place cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 542-7739 to ask.

What is Creative Learning Place's phone number?

(803) 542-7739.

Where is Creative Learning Place?

7310 Nursery Road, Columbia, SC 29212. The nearest other daycare we list is Big Blue Marble Academy, 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).