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St. Paul's Child Care Ministry

1715 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 292014.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
123
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202

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About St. Paul's Child Care Ministry

St. Paul's Child Care Ministry is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 123 children.

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

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.

InfantsFaith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks through 5th grade
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
123 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

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks through 5th grade
ProgramsInfant care
ApproachFaith-based (St. Paul's Lutheran Church)
StaffVery experienced teachers
Licensed capacity123 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Paul's Child Care Ministry 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. Paul's Child Care Ministry

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
123 children
License number
#13703
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 3, 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. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

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. Paul's Child Care Ministry

Is St. Paul's Child Care Ministry licensed?

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

When was St. Paul's Child Care Ministry last inspected?

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

Has St. Paul's Child Care Ministry 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. Paul's Child Care Ministry care for?

123, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. Paul's Child Care Ministry's hours?

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

How much does St. Paul's Child Care Ministry cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 254-9287 to ask.

What is St. Paul's Child Care Ministry's phone number?

(803) 254-9287.

Where is St. Paul's Child Care Ministry?

1715 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201. The nearest other daycare we list is Clear Dot Charter School, 0.3 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).