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Moore Lovin' Childcare Center

8252 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 292094.0· 49 reviews
licensed capacity
69
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Moore Lovin' Childcare Center

Moore Lovin' Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 69 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
69 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity69 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Moore Lovin' Childcare 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 Moore Lovin' Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
69 children
License number
#25611
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 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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  1. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo 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 Moore Lovin' Childcare Center

Is Moore Lovin' Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Moore Lovin' Childcare Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Moore Lovin' Childcare 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 4 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 Moore Lovin' Childcare Center care for?

69, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Moore Lovin' Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Moore Lovin' Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 497-3265 to ask.

What is Moore Lovin' Childcare Center's phone number?

(803) 497-3265.

Where is Moore Lovin' Childcare Center?

8252 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209. The nearest other daycare we list is Tru Luv Learning Center, 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).