5 Star Academy Learning Center
WEST COLUMBIA, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address725 Raleigh Street, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169
CountyLEXINGTON
Phone(803)-939-0950
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>
Capacity125
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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725 Raleigh Street, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/19/2026
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk2/19/2026
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 2/19/2026. Resolved: On Site (2/17/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk2/17/2026
Discipline and Behavior Management
Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 2/17/2026. Resolved: On Site (2/17/2026). 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 few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- 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: WEST COLUMBIA, LEXINGTON County
- Capacity: 125
- Type: Child Care Center
What parents actually pay
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