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Love and Laughter Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Love and Laughter Day Care
Love and Laughter Day Care is a licensed child care center in West Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and preschool.
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.
Before- and after-school
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 12 years old
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and preschool |
| Curriculum | Abeka |
| Staff | Trained, licensed, compassionate people |
| More | Founded 1980 |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Love and Laughter Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lexington County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$181
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$138
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Love and Laughter Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- License number
- #14590
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 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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- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Love and Laughter Day Care
Is Love and Laughter Day Care licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Love and Laughter Day Care last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Love and Laughter Day Care 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 Love and Laughter Day Care care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Love and Laughter Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Love and Laughter Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 794-7689 to ask.
What is Love and Laughter Day Care's phone number?
(803) 794-7689.
Where is Love and Laughter Day Care?
3211 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169. The nearest other daycare we list is Big Blue Marble Academy-15, 0.7 miles away.