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The Montessori School of Columbia
- licensed capacity
- 125
- a week, county median
- $202
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About The Montessori School of Columbia
The Montessori School of Columbia is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 children.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (803) 783-8838 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
The Montessori School of Columbia 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.
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 The Montessori School of Columbia
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 125 children
- License number
- #23354
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 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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- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
- Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Montessori School of Columbia
Is The Montessori School of Columbia licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Montessori School of Columbia 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 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Montessori School of Columbia 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 2 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 The Montessori School of Columbia care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are The Montessori School of Columbia's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 783-8838 to confirm.
How much does The Montessori School of Columbia cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 783-8838 to ask.
What is The Montessori School of Columbia's phone number?
(803) 783-8838.
Where is The Montessori School of Columbia?
411 S. Maple St., Columbia, SC 29205. The nearest other daycare we list is Heyward St. UMC Preschool, 0.5 miles away.