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HEYWARD ST. PRESCHOOL (8:30 am to 4:30 pm M-F)
4.0
My experience has been so far so good. I love the fact that they keep their classrooms to a minimum. The ratios are great 4:1. Been there for 9 1/2 months and I can honestly say he has been happy and healthy! Communication is amazing! They let me know everything at all times! Cleanliness. They have...
- Deirdre R.
New Horizons Childcare
3.0
This child care has some pros and cons. Pros, the cost and it's not too far from my home, they did stress the learning of numbers, colors, shapes, and alphabets. Cons, there are no daily reports due to them not having ink, no outside food is allowed unless eaten while other kids eat. I personally...
- Subrie K.
Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church Preschool
5.0
This preschool is currently closed.
- Criss G
Rehoboth Child Development Center
4.0
My daughter goes there. It is good. The staff's are nice
- Prince K
Little People's Learning Center
5.0
Very good 5 star spot face book my friend
- Jan
Child care centers in Columbia, SC
4.7
(3)
Heyward Street Preschool is a place where creativity, imagination, and creativity thrive. The program is SCDSS licensed and ABC Quality. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm OR 4:30 pm. Students may attend all five days or a few days per week. In addition to our nurturing...
4.0
"My experience has been so far so good. I love the fact that they keep their classrooms to a minimum. The ratios are great 4:1. Been there for 9 1/2 months and I can honestly say he has been happy and healthy! Communication is amazing! They let me know everything at...
Deirdre R.
New Horizons Childcare
3217 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC
3.0
(1)
At New Horizon childcare center we are a Christian faith based business. We provide our children with the tools and understanding needed to be successful. Our company is located near Fort Jackson army base, I 77, I 20. We offer a competitive curriculum, with state certified instructors. Please feel...
3.0
"This child care has some pros and cons. Pros, the cost and it's not too far from my home, they did stress the learning of numbers, colors, shapes, and alphabets. Cons, there are no daily reports due to them not having ink, no outside food is allowed unless eaten...
Subrie K.
Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church Preschool
530 Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC
5.0
(1)
The Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church Preschool provides a flexible childcare program in Columbia, South Carolina. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical...
5.0
"This preschool is currently closed."
Criss G
Education Express
9223 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC
4.0
(1)
Education Express is a child care and education provider that serves the community of Columbia SC. It provides age-appropriate programs that foster holistic development among children. The center encourages the academic, social, and physical development of students in a warm, loving, and nurturing...
Rehoboth Child Development Center
4642 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC
4.0
(1)
4.0
"My daughter goes there. It is good. The staff's are nice"
Prince K
Little People's Learning Center
4444 Bethel Church Rd, Columbia, SC
5.0
(2)
Little People's Learning Center in Columbia, SC offers a compassionate and friendly childcare services with the focus on individual growth and education for the students. They feature an exciting and safe atmosphere where the children are free to achieve and learn. They help the students to develop...
5.0
"Very good 5 star spot face book my friend"
Jan
Upward Learning Center
302 Berkshire Drive, COLUMBIA, SC
Childhood Center...For The Best Future Generation
Upward Learning Center, a Montessori and STEAM based preschool, give students the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence so they can explore and open the way to knowledge! Children engage in lessons and activities including all core...
New Ebenezer Baptist Church CDC
Columbia, Columbia, SC
We offer a loving and caring environment for young children offering care for ages 6 weeks to 4 years old. Our center is a Christian based facility that offers high quality care. All our teacher is fully trained, educated and loving teachers. We offer 3 meals per day: hot breakfast, hot lunch and...
Sunshine House of Columbia at Clemson Road
1801 Clemson Road, COLUMBIA, SC
Bright Futures Start Here! For nearly 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. And we'd love to do the same for your child. Our talented teachers and caregivers work to inspire a lifelong love of...
Chesterbrook Academy Columbia
1050 Wildwood Centre Dr, COLUMBIA, SC
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for Toddlers...
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Columbia)
1050 Wildwood Centre Dr, COLUMBIA, SC
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for Toddlers...
Sunshine House of Columbia at Decker Boulevard
2225 Decker Boulevard, COLUMBIA, SC
Bright Futures Start Here! For nearly 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. And we'd love to do the same for your child. Our talented teachers and caregivers work to inspire a lifelong love of...
Private Pay Only- Not Accepting Vouchers!!!
Here at Little Harvard Academy, our mission is to provide highest quality, developmentally appropriate care and education for children and their families in a loving and caring environment. Little Harvard Academy- offers age-appropriate activities that...
Mary's Daycare
1744 Decker Boulevard, COLUMBIA, SC
Mary's Daycare is a small, family owned daycare in Columbia, SC. We offer both full-time and part-time care with affordable weekly rates. Our facility offers smaller classroom sizes so your child can get plenty of one-on -one care. We ensure that each child feels safe and develops a love for...
Cadence Academy Preschool
450 Columbiana Drive, COLUMBIA, SC
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp...
Cadence Academy Preschool
1130 Sparkleberry Lane, COLUMBIA, SC
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp...
We are an ABC Enhanced Quality Center with an A rating. This enhanced license provides families with lower teacher to child ratios, teachers who are all CPR/FA certified and all have Early Learning Credentials from approved colleges as well as have additional quality training in addition to the...
Victory Learning Academy's mission is to hold a team that demonstrates professionalism and nurtures children from ages six weeks to 12 years, educating infants, preschool, school-age children, and children with special abilities in a wide range of childcare programs. VLA partners with local...
Dreamcatcher Child Development LLC
4114 A Hardscrabble Road, Columbia, SC
Extended Hours 5am- 12 midnight. We served hot meals breakfast, lunch, snack and supper. WE use the Abeka Curriculum and Creative Curriculum as well. Adult to child ratio is 1:5 in the classroom. The children are in uniform starting at the age of 24 months and up. The environment is clean and...
Seven Oaks Montessori
2700 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC
At Seven Oaks Montessori we embrace American tradition of moral and ethical values, respect all religious beliefs, cultures and traditions but do not have any Religious Affiliation.
We truly believe that Montessori is the Education for Life, which is characterized by an emphasis on independence,...
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Columbia, SC
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Columbia, SC?
Child care centers near you in Columbia, SC provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Columbia, SC?
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Columbia, SC have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
How can I find a child care center near me in Columbia, SC?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Columbia, SC. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.