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Hope Academy

1301 Summit Parkway, Columbia, SC 292293.4· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
206
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About

About Hope Academy

Hope Academy is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 206 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
206 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
Hours it lists: “open 6:30 am until 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Hope Baptist Church)
CurriculumA Beka
Assistance it acceptsABC program
MoreFounded 2000
Licensed capacity206 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Hope 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.
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 Hope Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
206 children
License number
#22247
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 14 visits
  1. Mar 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 9, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

  4. Dec 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025

  5. Nov 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 10, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 17, 2023Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

  4. Oct 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 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 Hope Academy

Is Hope Academy licensed?

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

When was Hope Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hope Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Hope Academy care for?

206, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Hope Academy's hours?

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

How much does Hope Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 699-9934 to ask.

What is Hope Academy's phone number?

(803) 699-9934.

Where is Hope Academy?

1301 Summit Parkway, Columbia, SC 29229. The nearest other daycare we list is Rehoboth Child Development Center, 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).