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Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC
- licensed capacity
- 47
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC
Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC is a child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 47 children.
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.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (803) 754-1566 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC 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 Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC
License
- Status
- Approved by the state and operating
- License type
- Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
- Capacity
- 47 children
- License number
- #24104
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 27, 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 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC
Is Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC licensed?
Yes. Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.
When was Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on January 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC 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 Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 754-1566 to confirm.
How much does Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 754-1566 to ask.
What is Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC's phone number?
(803) 754-1566.
Where is Richland County First Steps @ Ridgewood MBC?
5324 Ridgeway Street, Columbia, SC 29203. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Academy, 0.4 miles away.