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Mary R

4600 Ryan Ave Columbia, SC

I am FCCH ( Family Child Care Home) Operator registered through the Department of Social Services in Richland County of the State of S.C. I offer services for childrens ages infants to pre schoolers.If interested in my services I can be contacted at mary60green@gmail.com
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D's Babysiting Home

1132 Artisain Drive Columbia, SC

3 years old too 8 years old. If your children can't listen then i will not babysit. 14 years old I'm very mature for my age. your children are in great hands. I'm looking for co-workers (2 needed) -Ages:13-16(male-female) I use my house too babysit. -------------------------------------------- things you need too...
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Mary's Day Care

338 Penrose Dr Columbia, SC

Child care
Mary's Day Care is a childcare provider that serves the community of Columbia SC. It offers a warm and loving environment and provides age-appropriate activities that foster holistic development among children. The center promotes balanced learning by integrating child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities.
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Johnson, Ulissa

1736 Decker Blvd Columbia, SC

Child care
Johnson, Ulissa provides a warm and loving home for children to play and learn. The nurturing environment is rich with music, games, toys, and outdoor play. Their goal is to prepare each child to appreciate the richness of life experiences.
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Children's Learning Place

7310 Nursery Road Columbia, SC

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
CLP is dedicated to educational development, building self-esteem and expanding a child's imagination in a safe and loving environment. We offer a full-time and a part-time program for children 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten. We are open year round and offer full day programs for Early Release/Winter/Spring Break and Summer,...
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Westminster Child Development Center

1715 Broad River Rd Columbia, SC

Child care
Westminster Child Development Center is a Church-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 109 children from twelve months to six years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
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Lake Murray Montessori School

312 Elders Pond Dr Columbia, SC

Preschool
Child care
Lake Murray Montessori School in Columbia, South Carolina, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children of all ages that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and...
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Asbury Preschool & Kindergarten

1005 Asbury Dr Columbia, SC

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Asbury Preschool & Kindergarten provides a 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 coordination. The Asbury Preschool & Kindergarten is...
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Tips Child Care

14 Red Cedar Dr Columbia, SC

Child care
Tips Child Care is a child-centered environment valuing children’s play and is sure to spark their imaginations. The primary focus is on the growth and development of the children and forming a partnership with the parents to assist them in child raising.
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Tressas Learning Funhouse

2309 Omega Dr Columbia, SC

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Tressas Learning Funhouse believes in the educational philosophy of respect for the individual child including his or her ability to grow and develop inner controls, to think and play creatively, and to discover strengths. The center offers a stimulating and active environment.
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Saint John Baptist Preschool

3404 W Beltline Blvd Columbia, SC

Preschool
Child care
Saint John Baptist Preschool is an early childhood care and education provider located at 3404 W Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina. The school provides Christian education in a safe, healthy, nurturing and supportive environment for children ages three to five years old. Saint John Baptist Preschool is open Mondays...
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Wonderful Beginnings

1342 Omarest Dr Columbia, SC

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Wonderful Beginnings in Columbia, South Carolina, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children of all ages that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and his/her...
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Saint John Preschool

2109 Sapling Dr Columbia, SC

Preschool
Child care
Saint John Preschool is an establishment situated in Columbia, SC that offers a safe and healthy environment that features an individualized learning program. This child care organization is providing child care services and education while assisting the children's growth since 2010. This child care center is open every week...
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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Ridgewood Missionary Baptist Church Child Development Center provides an affordable 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 coordination...
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Columbia

7460 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia, SC

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care is a premiere education-driven childcare facility based at 7460 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209 and operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The center provides care for children from six weeks to twelve years old and offers Infants, Toddlers, Early Preschool, Preschool,...
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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
St. Michael and All Angels' Child Development Center is a childcare and educational facility that provides a developmentally appropriate environment to develop each child's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual growth. The center is licensed to accommodate 130 children, operating from Monday through Friday 7:15...
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St Paul's Child Care Ministry

1715 Bull St Columbia, SC

Preschool
Child care
St Paul's Child Care Ministry is a licensed child care center that offers Christian-based programs for young kids. The company serves families living in the Columbia, South Carolina area and is licensed to admit and care for one hundred and twenty-one children. The company operates during weekdays from seven thirty in the...
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Barnes Learning Center

2900 Millwood Ave Columbia, SC

Child care
Barnes Learning Center promotes values, love, and respect while nurturing the students with the necessary skills and education. This private school in Columbia, SC provides the children from grades 1 to 8 with enrichment learning programs and age-appropriate curriculum while having fun. They feature a stimulating, safe, clean,...
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Trinity Learning Center

1100 Sumter St Columbia, SC

Child care
Trinity Learning Center is a childcare and educational facility of the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral located at 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, South Carolina. The center offers a safe and loving Christian environment that provides opportunities for children to develop intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, and...
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Sherman Child Care

315 Rockingham Rd Columbia, SC

Child care
Sherman Child Care based in Columbia, South Carolina provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education and care for children. The school caters to young children and seeks to offer a secure, stimulating, and safe environment appropriate for the children's developmental needs. They opened in 1994 and can accommodate...
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Daycare centers near you in Columbia, SC offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Columbia, SC provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Columbia, SC for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Columbia, SC include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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