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Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy

220 North Royal Drive, Irmo, SC 29063
licensed capacity
103
a week, county median
$202
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About Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy

Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy is a licensed child care center in Irmo, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 103 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
103 children

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Licensed capacity103 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy 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 Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
103 children
License number
#25995
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 20 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 11
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 3

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 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

  2. Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 29, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

  4. Jun 12, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

  5. Jun 4, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

  6. Jun 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 20, 2026Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Parent Access and Communication

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

  8. Apr 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jun 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

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 Leadership & STEAM Academy

Is Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy licensed?

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

When was Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 10 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Leadership & STEAM Academy care for?

103, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 233-9299 to confirm.

How much does Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 233-9299 to ask.

What is Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy's phone number?

(803) 233-9299.

Where is Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy?

220 North Royal Drive, Irmo, SC 29063.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).