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Success By Steps Early Learning Academy

1440-A Charleston Highway, West Columbia, SC 29169
licensed capacity
99
a week, county median
$199
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About Success By Steps Early Learning Academy

Success By Steps Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in West Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
99 children

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Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

Success By Steps Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lexington County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lexington County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$181
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$138
Home daycare$89

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 Success By Steps Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
99 children
License number
#25870
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 19, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo 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 Success By Steps Early Learning Academy

Is Success By Steps Early Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Success By Steps Early Learning Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Success By Steps Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Success By Steps Early Learning Academy care for?

99, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Success By Steps Early Learning Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 445-1117 to confirm.

How much does Success By Steps Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 445-1117 to ask.

What is Success By Steps Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(803) 445-1117.

Where is Success By Steps Early Learning Academy?

1440-A Charleston Highway, West Columbia, SC 29169. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Early Learning Center, 0.5 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).