Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Columbia, SC

Columbia, South Carolina is served by 10 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Columbia	Providers
Child Care Centers	5	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	3	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	2	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Columbia

5 licensed child care centerss are listed in Columbia. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Big Blue Marble Academy Columbia, SC 29212 Capacity 255 Child Care Center Creative Beginnings Christian Child Development Columbia, SC 29212 Capacity 98 Child Care Center Creative Learning Place Columbia, SC 29212 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Little Harvard Academy, LLC Columbia, SC 29212 Capacity 104 Child Care Center Mommy's Time Out, LLC Columbia, SC 29212 Capacity 100

Family Child Care Homes in Columbia

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Columbia. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home J'on Verell Soyke Columbia, SC 29212 Capacity 5 Family Child Care Home Marsha Denise Fields Columbia, SC 29212 Capacity 5 Family Child Care Home Michelle Monique Samuel Columbia, SC 29212 Capacity 6

Preschools in Columbia

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Columbia. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Cadence Academy Preschool Harbison Columbia, SC 29212 Capacity 339 Preschool McGregor Presbyterian Preschool Columbia, SC 29212 Capacity 271

ZIP codes in Columbia

ZIP 29212Care providers

How to pick care in Columbia

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Columbia, SC, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Nearby cities in Lexington County

Cayce, SC 2 providers Cayce-West Columbia, SC 1 providers Chapin, SC 7 providers Gaston, SC 3 providers Gilbert, SC 4 providers Leesville, SC 2 providers Lexington, SC 41 providers Pelion, SC 3 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Columbia, SC have?

Based on current licensing data, Columbia is home to 10 state-licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Columbia facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Columbia to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Columbia licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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