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Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC

1955 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 292293.8· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
226
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About

About Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC

Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 226 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedSecure entry
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
226 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: “6:30am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
StaffEducators must meet or exceed state requirements, including background clearance, education qualifications
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure entries, authorized pick-up procedures
Licensed capacity226 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC 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 Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
226 children
License number
#26238
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 3, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 2 visits

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. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2025InspectionNo 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 Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC

Is Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC licensed?

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

When was Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on November 3, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC had rules cited by the state?

No. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC care for?

226, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC's hours?

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

How much does Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 404-2652 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC's phone number?

(803) 404-2652.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC?

1955 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy, 0.1 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).