Hope Academy - Columbia SC Child Care Center

1301 Summit Parkway , Columbia SC 29229
(803) 699-9934
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: HOPE Academy exists to provide quality Christian education and childcare for your family. We are a nonprofit organization that values Biblical principles along with excellence in academics. Our goal is to partner with the families we serve to educate and disciple the children under our care. The values we hold as we fulfill our purpose are what set HOPE Academy apart from other providers in our area.


My goal as Pastor of HOPE Baptist Church and Academy is to ensure that we represent the excellence of Jesus as we minister to your family. I grew up in a single parent home. I spent time in daycare and I was also a "latch key kid." I am thankful to this day for the support of local churches, and godly people who helped my mother to raise my siblings and I. Today I am an Officer in the US Coast Guard and the pastor of a great Church. I credit the care and education I received in those early years for any success I now enjoy. My passion is that your children will benefit from an even higher quality of care.


Our academy could market itself in other formats to succeed in making money but this is not our focus. Our focus is to have the best teachers, curriculum and values to serve your children on behalf of Jesus Christ. God has blessed us in the past for this emphasis and I look forward to a strong future as we serve more and more families.


Additional Information: ABC Quality Level: B Plus;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 22247
  • Capacity: 206
  • ABC Quality Level: A
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-10-13
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-10-13
  • District Office: South Carolina Dept. of Social Services - Division of Child Care Services
  • District Office Phone: Ray, Shaquitta (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: (803) 898-9001

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type Date Deficiency Type Severity Resolved
Review 2023-10-17 Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment Medium Pending
Review 2023-10-17 Environmental Hazards High On Site
Complaint 2022-06-30 Parent Access and Communication High On Site
Complaint 2022-06-30 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 2022-05-03 Discipline and Behavior Management High Yes
Annual Review 2021-05-11 Staff Requirements High Yes
Review 2021-05-11 Staff Requirements High Yes
Review 2019-01-23 Playground Low Yes
Review 2017-05-15 Staff Records Low Yes
Review 2017-05-15 Out of Ratio High On Site
Review 2017-05-15 Improper Supervision High On Site
Review 2017-05-15 Physical Site Medium Yes

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Reviews

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Shawn 2018-01-02 15:45:06
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I thought this was a great place until my 11 month old son came home with a bruise on his lip and no one knew what happened. Then I made a surprise visit and found the teacher yelling at him to be quiet and allowing him to lay in the crib and cry. The teacher then argued with me saying that he was not a baby at 11 months old and all he do is cry. The staff said they would speak with the teacher.

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