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Kathwood Preschool

4900 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC 29206
licensed capacity
103
a week, county median
$202
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About Kathwood Preschool

Kathwood Preschool is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 103 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
103 children

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Programs and care

Licensed capacity103 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kathwood Preschool 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 Kathwood Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
103 children
License number
#21547
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Apr 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026

  2. Mar 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Medications and Medical Procedures

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Medications and Medical Procedures

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Medications and Medical Procedures

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 6, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 5, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Dec 19, 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 Kathwood Preschool

Is Kathwood Preschool licensed?

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

When was Kathwood Preschool last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kathwood Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Kathwood Preschool care for?

103, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Kathwood Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 787-6546 to confirm.

How much does Kathwood Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 787-6546 to ask.

What is Kathwood Preschool's phone number?

(803) 787-6546.

Where is Kathwood Preschool?

4900 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC 29206. The nearest other daycare we list is Lollipop Lane Day Care Center, 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).