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Hope Academy

Columbia, SC · Richland County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
1301 Summit Parkway, Columbia, SC 29229
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Quick Facts

Capacity
206 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
ABC Quality Level
A

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Contact Information

📞 (803) 699-9934
1301 Summit Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
22247
License Issued
Oct 13, 2025
Active Through
Oct 13, 2028
Issued By
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Licensor
Miller, Aliya
District Office
South Carolina Dept. of Social Services - Division of Child Care Services

Reviews

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Shawn
2018-01-02 15:45:06
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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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About the Provider

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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;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30AM–6:00PM
  • Tuesday6:30AM–6:00PM
  • Wednesday6:30AM–6:00PM
  • Thursday6:30AM–6:00PM
  • Friday6:30AM–6:00PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type Date Deficiency Type Severity Resolved
Complaint 2026-02-09 Reporting of Incidents High Yes
Complaint 2026-02-09 Discipline and Behavior Management High Yes
Complaint 2025-12-30 Direct Supervision High Yes
Complaint 2025-11-14
Complaint 2025-10-14
Complaint 2025-10-07
Renewal Application 2025-09-02
Complaint 2025-07-23
Complaint 2025-06-10 Direct Supervision High On Site
Complaint 2025-06-10 Environmental Hazards High On Site
Annual Review 2025-02-27
Annual Review 2024-08-30
Annual Review 2023-10-17 Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment Medium Yes
Annual Review 2023-10-17 Environmental Hazards High On Site
Annual Review Follow Up 2023-10-17

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