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Lake Murray Montessori School

COLUMBIA, SCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity169
Hours<ul><li>M-7:30AM-5:45PM</li><li>T-7:30AM-5:45PM</li><li>W-7:30AM-5:45PM</li><li>Th-7:30AM-5:45PM</li><li>F-7:30AM-5:45PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Est. price$782/mo

Contact information

Address312 Elders Pond, COLUMBIA, SC, 29229

CityCOLUMBIA, SC 29229

CountyRICHLAND

Phone(803)-788-7522

Operating details

Hours<ul><li>M-7:30AM-5:45PM</li><li>T-7:30AM-5:45PM</li><li>W-7:30AM-5:45PM</li><li>Th-7:30AM-5:45PM</li><li>F-7:30AM-5:45PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>

Capacity169

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/7/2023 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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

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Location

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312 Elders Pond, COLUMBIA, SC, 29229, COLUMBIA, SC 29229

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/7/2023

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

No violations in the last 2 years.

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

1Total Violations
0Recent 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.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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: 169
  • Type: Child Care Center

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