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St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool

230 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC 292105.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
179
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About

About St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool

St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 179 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care and preschool.

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-basedCameras for parents
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 4 years
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
179 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Extended Care, year-round)”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 4 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (St. Andrews Baptist Church)
StaffExperienced and dedicated teachers
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (Video monitoring of each classroom and playground)
Licensed capacity179 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Andrews Baptist Weekday 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).

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 St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
179 children
License number
#21111
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 8, 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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  1. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo 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 St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool

Is St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool licensed?

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

When was St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on December 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool 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 St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool care for?

179, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 731-2621 to ask.

What is St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool's phone number?

(803) 731-2621.

Where is St. Andrews Baptist Weekday Preschool?

230 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC 29210. The nearest other daycare we list is Richland County First Steps - Virginia Wingard Site, 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).