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Southeast Child Development Center

1540 Elmtree Road, Columbia, SC 292095.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
143
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Southeast Child Development Center

Southeast Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 143 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 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
Ages
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Hours today
6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
143 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity143 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Southeast Child Development 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 Southeast Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
143 children
License number
#17892
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 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. Jun 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

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 Southeast Child Development Center

Is Southeast Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Southeast Child Development Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southeast Child Development 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 Southeast Child Development Center care for?

143, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Southeast Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Southeast Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 776-0177 to ask.

What is Southeast Child Development Center's phone number?

(803) 776-0177.

Where is Southeast Child Development Center?

1540 Elmtree Road, Columbia, SC 29209. The nearest other daycare we list is Kings Kids Palace Daycare, 0.1 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).