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Red Apple Preschool

West Columbia, SC · Lexington County
★ ½ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.5 (2 reviews)
633 B Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169
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Quick Facts

Capacity
71 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
ABC Quality Level
C

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Contact Information

📞 (803) 791-9186
633 B Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
15762
License Issued
Dec 12, 2024
Active Through
Dec 12, 2026
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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KAKK
2018-07-01 21:17:58
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I started my kids here but had been having issues with our 3 year old. Before they started, we went to talk to the owner to let her know that we were trying To get some help for him. He had been acting out and showing signs of high functioning autism. I went to the owner to let her know in hopes of having more understanding and patience with my son. On his 2nd day there...he had a rough day/meltdown. Made a mess but did not hurt anyone. The owner did not tell me much when I went to pick the boys up but said she would call us later. At 7pm she called and said he would not be welcome back at the daycare. My husband and I had to scramble to find someone last minute to watch our kids. Not only that, but I had to make a trip back to get their things rather than have an adult conversation when I was there. Not only did I try to get some help by letting her know prior, but he's a 3 yo that just moved from the daycare he had been in since he was an infant. There would be an adjustment period. I was very disappointed in how this was handled and how there was absolutely NO trying to work together even when we let her know that we were trying to get things figured out. Other than the prices being good and the location being convenient...I was not a fan.

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Concerned patron
2015-10-13 18:30:07
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

The owner is lacking the common sense to run a child care business. She begs her employees to come in bringing along their sick child with an ear infection and a stomach virus running a temp of 102+ so she can "do something" for the day even after knowing the child was sick the day before. Very selfish and inconsiderate to make that child come out vomiting and noticeably sick, Not only for that child but for every single person in that facility.

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About the Provider

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Additional Information: ABC Quality Level: C;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00AM–5:30PM
  • Tuesday7:00AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday7:00AM–5:30PM
  • Thursday7:00AM–5:30PM
  • Friday7:00AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type Date Deficiency Type Severity Resolved
Annual Review 2026-01-12
Complaint 2025-07-30

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