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The Shining Stars Daycare

1215 N. Brickyard Road, Columbia, SC 292235.0· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About The Shining Stars Daycare

The Shining Stars Daycare is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Meals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsChildcare scholarship program
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Shining Stars Daycare 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 The Shining Stars Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
48 children
License number
#26081
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 1 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • 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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  1. Jul 28, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

  2. Jun 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

  4. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 13, 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 The Shining Stars Daycare

Is The Shining Stars Daycare licensed?

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

When was The Shining Stars Daycare last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Shining Stars Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 The Shining Stars Daycare care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Shining Stars Daycare's hours?

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

How much does The Shining Stars Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 661-8948 to ask.

What is The Shining Stars Daycare's phone number?

(803) 661-8948.

Where is The Shining Stars Daycare?

1215 N. Brickyard Road, Columbia, SC 29223. The nearest other daycare we list is Ben Lippen School, 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).