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K4 Preschools in Columbia, SC

What preschools in Columbia offer K4? Preschool for four-year-olds, also sometimes called four-year-old kindergarten, is offered in the Columbia area at the following preschools and childcare centers.

K4 programs in Columbia, South Carolina

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Heritage Christian Academy

SPONSORED 803.951.3901 | 649 Barr Rd, Lexington, SC

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Pre-Kindergarten (4K)

Heritage Christian Academy’s Kindergarten Prep program offers your child the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, loving, Christ-centered environment. Our classical approach to education concentrates on the 3 essential elements of phonics, handwriting, and math with the integration of Biblical teachings. Students are given the opportunity to build skills through hands-on learning activities and real-life experiences. Our program is designed to develop students academically, socially, and emotionally to ensure they make a smooth transition into kindergarten.

Our school functions as a nurturing community in which students are respected as unique individuals created in the image of God. Biblical integration is an important part of instruction. We have amazing teachers who love God’s word and seek ways to integrate it in all aspects of the school day. You can rest in knowing your kindergarten student will be taught by skilled and knowledgeable teachers who love children and are dedicated to helping them realize their greatest potential.

Daily activities consist of the following:
• read-a-loud stories
• art and music experiences
• building relationships
• exploring God’s world

Kids Garden Columbia Preschool *Open 8 am - 5:30 pm M-F*

SPONSORED (803) 451-0290 | 4714 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC

At Kids Garden, we’ve cultivated an eco-friendly community full of wonder, learning and growth. Parents are captivated by the flexibility and convenience, and children have the opportunity to learn and play in a natural and creative way. It’s an alternative for the mindful parent, with plenty of options to fit your family’s needs, offering a safe and supportive place to allow your child to thrive, create and discover.

*Creative Learning: We believe kids learn best through play, and have
designed a learning center for just that.

*Safe and Secure: Drop your child off any time knowing he or she will be in good hands. Our childcare educational center is secured with a keypad
entrance, and we require picture IDs for pickup. Our childcare providers
have all been thoroughly screened and are certified in CPR and first aid.

*ECO Friendly: Kids Garden is a green educational center where everything is environmentally friendly.

*Organic Meals and Snacks: All food served at Kids Garden is wholesome,
nutritious and peanut-free. We work with local partners including Whole
Foods when ordering meals, and hand select healthy snack options.

To sign up for Preschool, please call or email the center directly.
Columbia@kidsplaygarden.com or 803.451.0290

Bethel United Methodist

803.787.3089 | 4600 Daniel Drive, Columbia, SC

Preschool program for 8 weeks to 4 years old in Columbia, SC

Ben Lippen School

803.807.4000 | Multiple campuses, Columbia, SC

Ben Lippen Schools is a private, Christ-centered school for preschool -12th grade.
They have three campuses in the Columbia, SC area.

Monticello Road Campus: Pre-K3 through 12th Grade
7401 Monticello Road, Columbia

Northeast Campus: Pre-K4 through 1st Grade
3513 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia

St. Andrews Road Campus: Pre-K3 through 4th Grade
500 St. Andrews Road, Columbia

 

Shandon Weekday School

803.799.8533 | 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC

  • Full-Day preschool and childcare for infants through 4K
  • After-school program for 5K-8th grade (year-round or school year only)
  • Full-Day Summer Camp for 5K-8th grade

Summer Discover Camp: Program is a full day from 7 am until 6:30 pm. Kids are divided by grade level and participate in extra mini camps (with no additional charge) like Art, Soccer Shots, Literacy Legends, Sports Superstars, and Clay Sculpting.

Cutler Jewish Day School

803.782.1831 | 5827 N Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC

Programming for infants-5th graders. Preschool programming goes through 5 years old.

Trenholm Road United Methodist Preschool

803.254.9848 | 3401 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC

Trenholm Road United Methodist Preschool has full time programming for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years. They also have an afterschool program for grades 5K through 5th grade.

Beulah United Methodist Church

803.892.3793 | 161 Beulah Church Road, Gilbert, SC

Preschool program for ages 6 weeks old to 4 years old

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

803.765.2309 | 3000 South Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School offers education from ages 2 (nursery school) through 12th grade. The campus is situated on 122 acres of wooded wetlands and has incorporated natural “outdoor” education into its curriculum.

Kathwood Baptist Preschool

803.787.3434 | 4900 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC

Kathwood Baptist offers a preschool program for children 6 weeks through 4 years old. There are full-time and part-time options.

Saint Joseph Catholic School

803.254.6736 | 3700 Devine Street, Columbia, SC

Saint Joseph Catholic School offers a traditional education with cutting-edge teaching techniques combined with Catholic teachings based on the Diocese of Charleston.
Grades: 4K- 6th grade
In addition, they offer enrichment courses such as art, music, physical education, guidance, technology, and Spanish

 

Spring Valley Baptist Preschool

803.736.7710 | 91 Polo Road, Columbia, SC

Half-Day Preschool in Columbia for ages 1-4 at Spring Valley Baptist Church. The half-day, play-based program is from 9 am to noon, weekdays.

Lake Murray Presbyterian Day School

803.345.1152 | 2771 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC

Lake Murray Presbyterian Day School is a preschool program for children ages 6 weeks old through 5 years old. There’s a full-day program and a part-time program.

Holland Avenue Baptist Church

803.794.9133 | 801 12th Street, Cayce, SC

Holland Avenue Baptist Church offers a half-day preschool program for children 6 weeks old through kindergarten.

Montessori Early Learning Center

803.772.2262 | 1101 Balsam Road, Columbia, SC

Montessori Early Learning Center is a private school with an education curriculum based on Montessori-style learning.
The facility has 6 primary, multi-aged classrooms. The facility has observation mirrors installed in every classroom door for parent use at any time without an appointment.

Eastminster Presbyterian Day School

803.256.1654 | 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC

Half-Day and Full-Day Preschool Programs in Columbia, SC for infants-4 years old

Asbury Memorial UMC Preschool

803.776.8121 | 1005 Asbury Drive, Columbia, SC

Preschool and kindergarten in Columbia, SC for ages toddlers and ages 2-5. Programs are partial day and there are options for attendance 3-5 days per week.

Big Blue Marble Academy

| 3 Locations, Columbia, SC

  • Programs for infants-4K
  • Before & After School Programs, including pick up from local schools.
  • Summer Camps

Locations in West Columbia, Lexington, and Irmo:

3912 Leaphart Rd, West Columbia
110 Hadleigh Drive, Lexington
101 North Royal Tower Drive, Irmo

Lake Murray Baptist

803.957.1435 | 1001 Highway 378 West, Lexington, SC

Lake Murray Baptist Preschool offers programs for children ages 1 through 5 years old.

Incarnation Lutheran Child Development Center

803.256.7456 | 3005 Devine Street, Columbia, SC

The Incarnation Lutheran Child Development Center has preschool programming for children who are 8 weeks old through 4 years old. There’s also an After School Program.

Trinity Learning Center

803.254.5819 | 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC

Trinity Learning Center in Columbia, SC offers full day preschool programming for infants through 5-year-olds.

Lake Carolina Early Learning Center

803.419.8858 | 41 Helton Drive, Columbia, SC

Lake Carolina Early Learning Center offers preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years

Bright Horizons Preschool

803.667.4235 | 1835 Assembly Street, Suite 113, Columbia, SC

Programs for infants – preschoolers, including kindergarten prep, located at the Columbia Federal Center.

Saxa Gotha Presbyterian Child Development Center

803.359.2058 | 5503 Sunset Boulevard, Lexingtong, SC

Saxa Gotha Presbyterian Child Development Center has preschool classes and programs for children ages 2 through 4. There’s also an Afterschool Program for kindergartners through 5th graders.

Heyward Street Methodist Preschool

803.771.4540 | 2501 Heyward Street, Columbia, SC

Heyward Street Methodist Preschool offers half-day programming for 2, 3, and 4 year olds. You can choose between 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

Pisgah Child Development Ministries

803.358.9577 | 1350 Pisgah Church Road, Lexington, SC

Pisgah Child Development Ministries has programs and classes for children ages 18 months through 5 years old.

Mt Olive Lutheran Church

803.781.5845 | 1541 Lake Murray Boulevard, Columbia, SC

Mt Olive Lutheran Church Preschool is a half-day program for children ages 2-4.

MEGA CDC

803.892.4496 | 3630 Augusta Highway, Gilbert, SC

MEGA Child Development Center offers full day programming for 2-4 year olds.

Center for Learning

803.254.0068 | 2729 Covenant Road, Columbia, SC

CFL is an Independent Early Childhood Program offering care for children 12 months to 4 years of age in their Child Development Program.

CFL also offers kindergarten through 5th grade in their academy program.

Midlands Montessori School

803.356.6434 | 140 Gibson Road Suite C, Lexington, SC

Midlands Montessori School offers full-day programming for children ages 3-6 years old.

Midlands Primary Learning Center

803.479.8983 | 203 Hendrix Street, Lexington, SC

Midlands Primary Learning Center has full day preschool classes for children ages 2-4 years old.

Mt Hebron Dayschool

803.794.8275 | 3050 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC

Mt Hebron Dayschool has half-day preschool programs for infants through kindergarten.

Chesterbrook Academy

877.271.4487 | 1050 Wildwood Centre Drive, Columbia, SC

Full-Day preschool and daycare for ages 18 months – Pre-K designed to prepare kids for kindergarten.

 

Mighty Kidz

| 300 Rice Meadow Way, Suite 200, Columbia, SC

Mighty Kidz Services’ ABA Day Program is for 2 to 5 year olds, and is open from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm.

During the day school, students receive the following therapies:

  • Preschool Life Skills Program
  • Individual ABA Therapy
  • Social Skills Group Therapy

The Mighty Kidz Afterschool Program is from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm and is open to school-age kids aged 4 and older. This program will help benefit and support kids already in a school setting with a focus on social interactions and skills, self-advocacy, navigating challenges, and more.

Mighty Kidz Services also offers summer camps.

McGregor Presbyterian Preschool

803.781.2539 | 6505 St Andrews Road, Columbia, SC

McGregor Presbyterian Preschool offers classes for 1 year olds through 4 year olds. You can choose from 2, 3, or 5 days per week. Classes are half-days.

View a virtual tour of McGregor Presbyterian Preschool.

 

Lexington Baptist Preschool

803.359.2866 | 308 E Main Street, Lexington, SC

Lexington Baptist Preschool has classes for children 18 months old through 5K. There are options to choose between 2, 3, and 4 day attendance.

Childcare Programs for:

  • Infants (6 weeks-1 year)
  • Toddlers (1-2 years old)
  • Early Learners (2-3 years old)
  • Preschool (3-4 years old)
  • Pre-K (4-5 years old)
  • School-Age (5-12 years old)

Locations in Harbison, SC, Lexington, SC and Northeast Columbia, SC:

450 Columbiana Drive, Columbia
5307 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington
1130 Sparkleberry Lane Extension, Columbia

After School Program at Cadence Academy: Includes homework help and free transportation from schools local to each Cadence Academy location

Summer Camp: Full-day summer camp for ages 5 to 12 that offer fun and activities to prepare kids for the next school year.

Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center

803.736.0776 | 4224 HardScrabble Road, Columbia, SC

Living Springs Lutheran Church Child Development Center has full-day classes for infants through 4/5 year olds.

Love Learning Center

803.575.0322 | 411 Lexington Avenue, Chapin, SC

Love Learning Center has classes for children 8 weeks through Pre-K. Programs are full-time.

Brookland Academy Child Development Center

803.744.7918 | 1054 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC

Full-day preschool programming for infants (6 weeks old)-4 years old. The school is located at Brookland Baptist Church.

North Trenholm Baptist Church

803.790.5104 | 6515 N. Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC

North Trenholm Baptist Church has a Weekday Preschool for children ages 12 months-4 years old. School days are full days.

Northside Christian Academy

803.520.5656 | 4347 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington, SC

Northside Christian Academy is a private school located in Lexington County.
The school offers a Christ-centered education for grades K -12.
In addition to academics, they offer athletics and arts programs.

They also have an Early Education Center for children ages 6 weeks old through kindergarten.

Spring Valley Presbyterian Church Preschool

803.788.4005 | 125 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC

Spring Valley Presbyterian Church Preschool offers 2, 3, and 5 days a week programming for children ages 2-4. Preschool days are half days, but there’s an extended care option, too.

Aspire Early Learning Academy

803.859.4164

Preschool programs in Columbia, SC and Lexington, SC for infants through Pre- 4K, utilizing the Learning Beyond Curriculum.

1103 B Ave, West Columbia
320 S Lake Drive, Lexington
1535 Lorick Ave, Columbia
408 S Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner