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Lake Murray Montessori School

312 Elders Pond, Columbia, SC 292294.3· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
169
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Lake Murray Montessori School

Lake Murray Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 169 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
169 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachMontessori
Licensed capacity169 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lake Murray Montessori School 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 Lake Murray Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
169 children
License number
#21689
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 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. Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo 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 Lake Murray Montessori School

Is Lake Murray Montessori School licensed?

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

When was Lake Murray Montessori School last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lake Murray Montessori School 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 5 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 Lake Murray Montessori School care for?

169, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Lake Murray Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lake Murray Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 788-7522 to ask.

What is Lake Murray Montessori School's phone number?

(803) 788-7522.

Where is Lake Murray Montessori School?

312 Elders Pond, Columbia, SC 29229.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).