La Petite Academy
4027 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC
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Midlands Total Childcare is a licensed child care center in West Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $80 to $190.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 6 weeks - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Transportation | Transportation (school pick up/drop off at Congaree and Wood Elementary) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (ProCare, ProCare App) |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Midlands Total Childcare lists weekly tuition from $80 to $190. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 years and older (Potty trained) | $180 |
| After school | $80 |
| Under 3 years | $190 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After school - add $20 per day when out of school | $20 |
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
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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Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Corrected during the visit
Child Records
Corrected during the visit
Child Records
Corrected during the visit
Display of License/Approval/Registration
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
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 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
80, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $80 to $190, as it lists it.
(803) 764-0078.
3907 Edmund Highway, West Columbia, SC 29172. The nearest other daycare we list is Lisa N Braeckelaere, 1.7 miles away.