Licensed Daycare in West Columbia, South Carolina
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in West Columbia
ChildCare Aware reports the South Carolina average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in West Columbia vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. South Carolina families may also qualify for South Carolina Voucher Program (ABC Quality) (intake: (800) 476-0199).
Full South Carolina licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:6
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:18
- Avg capacity
- 69 kids
Program types in West Columbia
All West Columbia licensed centers
Page 1 of 2ABC Academy Rock Hill #2
West Columbia
Charleston Discovery Preschool #102
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Charleston Stepping Stones #103
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Columbia KinderCare #29
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Columbia Primrose School #30
West Columbia
First Steps Charleston #104
West Columbia
Happy Days Columbia Daycare #28
West Columbia
Hilton Head Island Panda Kids Academy #149
West Columbia
Hilton Head Island Wonder Years #150
West Columbia
Jumping Jacks Summerville #77
West Columbia
Kids R Us Summerville #75
West Columbia
Little Genius Hilton Head Island #151
West Columbia
Nurturing Hearts Sumter #48
West Columbia
Rock Hill Creative Kids
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Rock Hill Precious Moments #3
West Columbia
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Search 18 Licensed Centers in West Columbia
Free, no signup, verified directly with South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services.