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Washington Street UMC CDC

1401 Washington Street, Columbia, SC 292013.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
162
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202

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About Washington Street UMC CDC

Washington Street UMC CDC is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 162 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care and infant care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-basedCameras for parentsSecure entry
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages six weeks to five years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
162 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Full-day program hours: 7:30 am – 5:45 p.m. (M-Th.); Friday, 7:30 – 5:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges six weeks to five years old
ProgramsFull-time care and infant care
ApproachFaith-based (United Methodist Church (Washington Street UMC))
CurriculumHigh Scope
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: Potty training, if children are not already trained, will begin in the Yellow Room
SafetyKeypad entry security system, Cameras / live video for parents (video camera system in each room and outdoor play areas), Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity162 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Washington Street UMC CDC 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 Washington Street UMC CDC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
162 children
License number
#12694
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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. Jul 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025

  5. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo 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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Questions about Washington Street UMC CDC

Is Washington Street UMC CDC licensed?

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

When was Washington Street UMC CDC last inspected?

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

Has Washington Street UMC CDC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 9 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 Washington Street UMC CDC care for?

162, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Washington Street UMC CDC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Washington Street UMC CDC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 254-8405 to ask.

What is Washington Street UMC CDC's phone number?

(803) 254-8405.

Where is Washington Street UMC CDC?

1401 Washington Street, Columbia, SC 29201. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Paul's Child Care Ministry, 0.3 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).