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Kathwood Preschool

COLUMBIA, SCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity103
Hours<ul><li>M-7:00AM-5:30PM</li><li>T-7:00AM-5:30PM</li><li>W-7:00AM-5:30PM</li><li>Th-7:00AM-5:30PM</li><li>F-7:00AM-5:30PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Est. price$782/mo

Contact information

Address4900 Trenholm Rd, COLUMBIA, SC, 29206

CityCOLUMBIA, SC 29206

CountyRICHLAND

Phone(803)-787-6546

Operating details

Hours<ul><li>M-7:00AM-5:30PM</li><li>T-7:00AM-5:30PM</li><li>W-7:00AM-5:30PM</li><li>Th-7:00AM-5:30PM</li><li>F-7:00AM-5:30PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>

Capacity103

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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4900 Trenholm Rd, COLUMBIA, SC, 29206, COLUMBIA, SC 29206

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/7/2026

  • High8
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk4/7/2026

    Staff Records

    Staff Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 4/7/2026. Resolved: Yes (4/22/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 4/22/2026
  2. High risk3/4/2026

    Medications and Medical Procedures

    Medications and Medical Procedures — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/4/2026. Resolved: On Site (3/4/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High risk3/4/2026

    Medications and Medical Procedures

    Medications and Medical Procedures — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/4/2026. Resolved: On Site (3/4/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High risk3/4/2026

    Medications and Medical Procedures

    Medications and Medical Procedures — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/4/2026. Resolved: On Site (3/4/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High risk10/6/2025

    Ratios

    Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 10/6/2025. Resolved: On Site (10/6/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High risk10/6/2025

    Discipline and Behavior Management

    Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 10/6/2025. Resolved: On Site (10/6/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High risk6/5/2025

    Reporting of Incidents

    Reporting of Incidents — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/5/2025. Resolved: On Site (6/5/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High risk6/5/2025

    Direct Supervision

    Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/5/2025. Resolved: On Site (6/5/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  5. High risk6/5/2025

    Direct Supervision

    Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/5/2025. Resolved: On Site (6/5/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

9Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$782/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in South Carolina run about $761/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in South Carolina by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: COLUMBIA, RICHLAND County
  • Capacity: 103
  • Type: Child Care Center

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