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1215 N. Brickyard Road, Columbia, SC
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St. Martin's Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 269
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $825
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About
About St. Martin's Preschool
St. Martin's Preschool is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 269 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $825 to $980.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 8 weeks to 4 years old
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 269 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 | 8 weeks to 4 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Potty training: Twos class teachers support potty training |
| Licensed capacity | 269 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St. Martin's Preschool lists monthly tuition from $825 to $980. 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 |
|---|---|
| Infants (monthly tuition, full-day childcare five days a week) | $980 |
| Ones (monthly tuition, full-day childcare five days a week) | $880 |
| Threes (monthly tuition, full-day childcare five days a week) | $825 |
| Twos (monthly tuition, full-day childcare five days a week) | $850 |
4 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 St. Martin's Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 269 children
- License number
- #25335
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about St. Martin's Preschool
Is St. Martin's Preschool licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was St. Martin's Preschool last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. Martin's Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 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. Martin's Preschool care for?
269, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are St. Martin's Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St. Martin's Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $825 to $980, as it lists it.
What is St. Martin's Preschool's phone number?
(803) 787-0392.
Where is St. Martin's Preschool?
5220 Clemson Avenue, Columbia, SC 29206. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Garden Columbia, 0.2 miles away.