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Incarnation Lutheran Church

400 Byron Road, Columbia, SC 292095.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Incarnation Lutheran Church

Incarnation Lutheran Church is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 96 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Incarnation Lutheran Church 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 Incarnation Lutheran Church

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
96 children
License number
#21248
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 20, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo 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 Incarnation Lutheran Church

Is Incarnation Lutheran Church licensed?

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

When was Incarnation Lutheran Church last inspected?

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

Has Incarnation Lutheran Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Incarnation Lutheran Church care for?

96, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Incarnation Lutheran Church's hours?

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

How much does Incarnation Lutheran Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 776-2212 to ask.

What is Incarnation Lutheran Church's phone number?

(803) 776-2212.

Where is Incarnation Lutheran Church?

400 Byron Road, Columbia, SC 29209. The nearest other daycare we list is Victory Learning Academy, 0.5 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).