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Bright New Beginnings CDC, LLC

COLUMBIA, SCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity28
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- 5:00AM-5:00PM Su- 5:00AM-5:00PM</li></ul>
Est. price$869/mo

Contact information

Address6800 Shakespeare Road,Suite A, COLUMBIA, SC, 29223

CityCOLUMBIA, SC 29223

CountyRICHLAND

Phone(803)-708-4906

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- 5:00AM-5:00PM Su- 5:00AM-5:00PM</li></ul>

Capacity28

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low1

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Location

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6800 Shakespeare Road,Suite A, COLUMBIA, SC, 29223, COLUMBIA, SC 29223

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/23/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low1

2026

  1. High risk3/23/2026

    Parent Access and Communication

    Parent Access and Communication — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 5/7/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected
  2. High risk3/23/2026

    Staff Records

    Staff Records — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 5/7/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected
  3. High risk3/23/2026

    Staff Requirements

    Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 5/7/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk3/23/2026

    Staff Requirements

    Staff Requirements — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 5/7/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected
  5. High risk3/23/2026

    Transportation

    Transportation — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 5/7/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk3/23/2026

    Outdoor Space

    Outdoor Space — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 5/7/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk3/23/2026

    Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment

    Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 7 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 5/7/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected
  8. Low risk3/23/2026

    Rest Equipment

    Rest Equipment — severity Low (state-assigned) — deficiency 8 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 5/7/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

8Total Violations
8Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Estimated monthly cost

$869/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: 28
  • Type: Child Care Center

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