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Universal Kids School of Excellence

1001 N. Firetower Road, Blythewood, SC 290163.7· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
97
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Universal Kids School of Excellence

Universal Kids School of Excellence is a licensed child care center in Blythewood, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 97 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 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
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
97 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity97 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Universal Kids School of Excellence 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.
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 Universal Kids School of Excellence

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
97 children
License number
#17518
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 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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  1. Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 6, 2024VisitNo 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 Universal Kids School of Excellence

Is Universal Kids School of Excellence licensed?

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

When was Universal Kids School of Excellence last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Universal Kids School of Excellence had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 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 Universal Kids School of Excellence care for?

97, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Universal Kids School of Excellence's hours?

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

How much does Universal Kids School of Excellence cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 754-3500 to ask.

What is Universal Kids School of Excellence's phone number?

(803) 754-3500.

Where is Universal Kids School of Excellence?

1001 N. Firetower Road, Blythewood, SC 29016. The nearest other daycare we list is Be Great Academy Bethel Hanberry, 1.1 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).