Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC
1955 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC
3.8· 12 reviews
Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 242
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center
Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 242 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care and summer camp.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedSecure entryNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 242 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care and summer camp |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Living Springs Lutheran Church), Play-based |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Key fob entry security system, Outdoor playground |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (ABC Level A) |
| Licensed capacity | 242 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 242 children
- License number
- #17548
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 10 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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See all 10 visits
- Jun 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center
Is Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center 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 10 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 Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center care for?
242, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 736-0776 to ask.
What is Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center's phone number?
(803) 736-0776.
Where is Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center?
4224 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29223. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy, 0.2 miles away.