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McGregor Presbyterian Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 271
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $220
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About
About McGregor Presbyterian Preschool
McGregor Presbyterian Preschool is a child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 271 children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with before-school care, drop-in care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $220 to $450.
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.
Before- and after-schoolFaith-basedPosts tuition
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 1 to 4 years old
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 271 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 1 to 4 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Before-school care, drop-in care and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Presbyterian (McGregor Presbyterian Church)) |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 4-year-old classes 18:2; 3-year-old classes 16:2 or 18:2; 2-year-old classes 8:2 or 12:2; 1-year-old classes 6:2 |
| Staff | All staff members maintain 15 hours yearly of continuing education credit |
| More | Founded 1984 |
| Licensed capacity | 271 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
McGregor Presbyterian Preschool lists monthly tuition from $220 to $450. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| $220 for 2 day 2-year-old classes | $220 |
| $225 for 2 day 1-year-old classes | $225 |
| $240 for 3 day 2-year-old classes | $240 |
| $245 for 3 day 1-year-old classes | $245 |
| $295 for all 5 day (2-, 3- and 4-year-old classes) | $295 |
| $450 for 5 day 1-year old classes | $450 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Lunch Bunch: Five days/week - $11.00 per day | $11 |
| Lunch Bunch: Four days/week - $11.50 per day | $11.50 |
| Lunch Bunch: One day/week - $13.00 per day | $13 |
| Lunch Bunch: Three days/week - $12.00 per day | $12 |
| Lunch Bunch: Two days/week - $12.50 per day | $12.50 |
| registration fee for each additional sibling | $75 |
| registration fee for the first child | $150 |
| Lunch Bunch drop-in fee $15 per day | $15 a day |
11 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 McGregor Presbyterian Preschool
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered family child care home
- Capacity
- 271 children
- License number
- #644
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 26, 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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- Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about McGregor Presbyterian Preschool
Is McGregor Presbyterian Preschool licensed?
Yes. McGregor Presbyterian Preschool is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.
When was McGregor Presbyterian Preschool last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 26, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has McGregor Presbyterian Preschool 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 McGregor Presbyterian Preschool care for?
271, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are McGregor Presbyterian Preschool's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does McGregor Presbyterian Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $220 to $450, as it lists it.
What is McGregor Presbyterian Preschool's phone number?
(803) 781-2539.
Where is McGregor Presbyterian Preschool?
6505 St Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Harvard Academy, 0.5 miles away.