Eliana Jimenez
Columbia, SC 29223 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 7 reviews
Excel Academy
- licensed capacity
- 55
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About Excel Academy
Excel Academy is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 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 5 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Excel Academy 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 Excel Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 55 children
- License number
- #25113
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 5 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 5 visits
- Apr 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Excel Academy
Is Excel Academy licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Excel Academy last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Excel Academy 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 5 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 Excel Academy care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Excel Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Excel Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 569-9064 to ask.
What is Excel Academy's phone number?
(803) 569-9064.
Where is Excel Academy?
9354 Two Notch Rd Ste. A, Columbia, SC 29223. The nearest other daycare we list is Education Express, 0.2 miles away.