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St. Joseph Catholic School

3700 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205
licensed capacity
120
a week, county median
$202
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About St. Joseph Catholic School

St. Joseph Catholic School is a child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 120 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
120 children

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Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Joseph Catholic School 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 St. Joseph Catholic School

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
120 children
License number
#582
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 14, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 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. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023

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. Joseph Catholic School

Is St. Joseph Catholic School licensed?

Yes. St. Joseph Catholic School is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was St. Joseph Catholic School last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on November 14, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Joseph Catholic School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 St. Joseph Catholic School care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. Joseph Catholic School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 254-6736 to confirm.

How much does St. Joseph Catholic School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 254-6736 to ask.

What is St. Joseph Catholic School's phone number?

(803) 254-6736.

Where is St. Joseph Catholic School?

3700 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205. The nearest other daycare we list is Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten, 0.2 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).