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Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten
- licensed capacity
- 256
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $330
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About Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten
Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 256 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $330 to $1,070.
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.
InfantsFaith-basedPosts tuition
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Six weeks to five years
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 256 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Six weeks to five years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Shandon United Methodist Church), Play-based |
| Enrichment | Ballet, Creation Station Art class, JAM (Jump and Movement), Karate, Soccer Shots, Tennis, STEAM class |
| Staff | Continuing education requirements are a priority for all staff members |
| More | Founded 1952 |
| Licensed capacity | 256 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten lists monthly tuition from $330 to $1,070. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant, EMC (Early Morning Care), monthly rate | $430 |
| Infant, Full-time M–F (monthly rate) | $1,070 |
| Infant, Part-time M/W/F (monthly rate) | $350 |
| Infant, Part-time T/Th (monthly rate) | $330 |
| Twos, Full-time M–F (monthly rate) | $1,000 |
| yearly registration fee | $200 |
| Toddler, $9.00/hour | $9 an hour |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 256 children
- License number
- #17720
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: 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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- Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten
Is Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten 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 Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten care for?
256, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten cost?
Monthly tuition from $330 to $1,070, as it lists it.
What is Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten's phone number?
(803) 256-1498.
Where is Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten?
3407 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Joseph Catholic School, 0.2 miles away.