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Saint John Preschool

3404 Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 292034.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Saint John Preschool

Saint John Preschool is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian studies), Play-based
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Saint John Preschool 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).

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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 Saint John Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
140 children
License number
#11968
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 13 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 1

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. Aug 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

  2. Aug 5, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Parent Access and Communication

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026

  3. Jul 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Electrical Sources

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 30, 2024VisitNo 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 Saint John Preschool

Is Saint John Preschool licensed?

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

When was Saint John Preschool last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Saint John Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.

How many children can Saint John Preschool care for?

140, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Saint John Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Saint John Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 256-8542 to ask.

What is Saint John Preschool's phone number?

(803) 256-8542.

Where is Saint John Preschool?

3404 Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys & Girls Club (Watkins Nance Elementary), 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).