Child Care Centers in ZIP 29205 (Columbia, SC)

For ZIP 29205, Columbia, SC, the latest data lists 6 licensed child care centers.

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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

All child care centers in ZIP 29205

Child Care Center Incarnation Lutheran Child Development Center Columbia, SC 29205 Capacity 125 Child Care Center Kinder Academy Columbia, SC 29205 Capacity 93 Child Care Center Lots of Loven of Columbia Columbia, SC 29205 Capacity 93 Child Care Center Shandon Weekday School Columbia, SC 29205 Capacity 413 Child Care Center St. Joseph Catholic School Columbia, SC 29205 Capacity 120 Child Care Center The Montessori School of Columbia Columbia, SC 29205 Capacity 125

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Comparing child care centers in ZIP 29205

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 29205, Columbia, SC, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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ZIP 29205 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 6 listed child care centerss in ZIP 29205; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 6 of these providers report 969 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record6
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)969
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Provider-level state licensing data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMLicensed capacityOwnership
Incarnation Lutheran Child Development CenterNot rated———125Not reported
Kinder AcademyNot rated———93Not reported
Lots of Loven of ColumbiaNot rated———93Not reported
Shandon Weekday SchoolNot rated———413Not reported
St. Joseph Catholic SchoolNot rated———120Not reported
The Montessori School of ColumbiaNot rated———125Not reported

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
Which child care center in ZIP 29205 has the highest quality rating?
No child care center in ZIP 29205 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
What other ZIP codes near Columbia have child care centers?
Child Care Centers are also listed in 8 neighboring ZIP codes in Columbia. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 29205?
969 licensed child care spaces are reported across 6 providers in ZIP 29205. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
What is the average quality rating for child care centers in ZIP 29205?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 29205. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.
How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 29205?
To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score.

Data & methodology

Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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