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First Nazareth Child Development Center

2351 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 292043.3· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
103
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About First Nazareth Child Development Center

First Nazareth Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 103 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-K
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
103 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPre-K
Licensed capacity103 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Nazareth Child Development Center 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).

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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 First Nazareth Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
103 children
License number
#17105
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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. Feb 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Dec 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 27, 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 First Nazareth Child Development Center

Is First Nazareth Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was First Nazareth Child Development Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Nazareth Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 First Nazareth Child Development Center care for?

103, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First Nazareth Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Nazareth Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 401-8995 to ask.

What is First Nazareth Child Development Center's phone number?

(803) 401-8995.

Where is First Nazareth Child Development Center?

2351 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29204. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Martin de Porres Catholic School, 0.4 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).