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Little Peoples Learning Center

4444 Bethel Church Road, Columbia, SC 292063.3· 42 reviews
licensed capacity
179
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Little Peoples Learning Center

Little Peoples Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 179 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
179 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity179 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Peoples Learning Center 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 Little Peoples Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
179 children
License number
#16527
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

  2. Aug 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 29, 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 Little Peoples Learning Center

Is Little Peoples Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Little Peoples Learning Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Peoples Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Little Peoples Learning Center care for?

179, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Peoples Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Little Peoples Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 738-0405 to ask.

What is Little Peoples Learning Center's phone number?

(803) 738-0405.

Where is Little Peoples Learning Center?

4444 Bethel Church Road, Columbia, SC 29206. The nearest other daycare we list is Timmerman School, 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).