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Children's Center at USC

Columbia, SC · Richland County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
1530 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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Quick Facts

Capacity
285 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
ABC Quality Level
A

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Contact Information

📞 (803) 765-2666
1530 Wheat Street
Columbia, SC 29201
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
18159
License Issued
Nov 21, 2025
Active Through
Nov 21, 2028
Issued By
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Licensor
Mcarthur, Wilena
District Office
South Carolina Dept. of Social Services - Division of Child Care Services

Reviews

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jason
2016-07-26 21:45:41
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

I would like to put 0 star on it. The manager there is full of lies.

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About the Provider

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The University of South Carolina Child Development and Research Center opened in September, 2003. This $4.1 million child development and research center has been established to become a national model for early childhood education.
Additional Information: ABC Quality Level: A;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00AM–6:00PM
  • Tuesday7:00AM–6:00PM
  • Wednesday7:00AM–6:00PM
  • Thursday7:00AM–6:00PM
  • Friday7:00AM–6:00PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type Date Deficiency Type Severity Resolved
Renewal Application 2025-11-07
Annual Review 2025-11-04
Annual Review 2025-06-27
Annual Review 2024-06-04
Complaint 2024-01-17 Discipline and Behavior Management High On Site
Renewal Application 2023-11-03
Annual Review 2023-07-25 Medications and Medical Procedures High On Site
Annual Review 2023-07-25 Diapering High On Site
Annual Review 2023-07-25 Diapering Medium On Site
Annual Review 2023-07-25 Fire Safety High On Site
Annual Review 2023-07-25 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards High On Site
Annual Review 2023-07-25 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards Medium On Site
Annual Review 2023-07-25 Food Service High On Site
Complaint 2023-02-14 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 2023-02-14 Feeding, Eating, and Drinking High On Site
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Staff Requirements High Yes
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Direct Supervision High Yes
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Ratios High Yes
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Bathrooms Low On Site
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards Medium On Site
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Food Storage Medium On Site
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Staff Requirements High Pending
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Direct Supervision High Pending
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Ratios High Pending
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Bathrooms Low Pending
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards Medium Pending
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Sanitation Low Pending
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Outdoor Space Medium Pending
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Outdoor Space High Pending
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment Medium Pending
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Rest Equipment High Pending
Annual Review 2022-08-26 Food Storage Medium Pending
Complaint 2022-03-29 Emergency Medical Plan High Pending
Complaint 2022-03-21 Reporting of Incidents High Yes
Complaint 2022-03-21 Direct Supervision High Yes
Complaint 2022-03-21 Emergency Medical Plan High Yes
Complaint 2022-03-21 Reporting of Incidents High Pending
Complaint 2022-03-21 Direct Supervision High Pending

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