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Hi-Ideals Mini School
- licensed capacity
- 64
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About Hi-Ideals Mini School
Hi-Ideals Mini School is a licensed child care center in West Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 64 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hi-Ideals Mini School 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Hi-Ideals Mini School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 64 children
- License number
- #26118
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 1 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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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Jun 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
- Jun 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Outdoor Space
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Hi-Ideals Mini School
Is Hi-Ideals Mini School licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hi-Ideals Mini School last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hi-Ideals Mini School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 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 Hi-Ideals Mini School care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Hi-Ideals Mini School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hi-Ideals Mini School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 739-1654 to ask.
What is Hi-Ideals Mini School's phone number?
(803) 739-1654.
Where is Hi-Ideals Mini School?
2233 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169. The nearest other daycare we list is Geraldine Kinley, 0.8 miles away.