Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 29205 (Columbia, SC)
ZIP code 29205 takes in part of Columbia, SC. The latest data lists 9 listed care providers with a mailing address here: 6 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, 2 preschools.
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Care types in ZIP 29205
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 6 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
Comparing providers 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.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Guzman | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 5 |
| Heyward St. UMC Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 80 |
| Incarnation Lutheran Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 125 |
| Kinder Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 93 |
| Lots of Loven of Columbia | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 93 |
| Shandon United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 256 |
| Shandon Weekday School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 413 |
| St. Joseph Catholic School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 120 |
| The Montessori School of Columbia | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 125 |
ZIP codes near Columbia
All providers in ZIP 29205
State licensing data for ZIP 29205
The current data counts 9 care providers in ZIP 29205; 0 (0%) publish a quality rating. 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. 9 of these providers report 1,310 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 9 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 1,310 |
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About the data
This page draws on 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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