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Shandon Presbyterian Child Dev Center

607 Woodrow St Columbia, SC 29205

Tel: (803) 799-8533

www.shandonweekdayschool.net

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 155 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 155 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Presbyterian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Shandon Presbyterian Child Dev Center
Nursery	8
Pre-K	119
Kind	8
5	17
8	3

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Year Founded

1958

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

155 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Pricing varies per age. See website.

Admissions Director

Carol Holt-Cooper

Admissions Associate

Traci Callahan

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BalletGymnastics

Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

art classchapel (included)

KarateMusic (included)

piano lessonsSpanish (included)

Voice lessons

School Notes

Shandon Presbyterian Child Development Center has been in operation since 1958.
SPCDC is an extension of the church's ministry to and for children of all races, creeds, and religious backgrounds.
Our goal is to provide a Christian nurturing environment based on the belief that God is love, which will foster social, physical, spiritual, and intellecutal growth of its children.
The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each child, while providing for the group's needs and interests.
Through our parents and teachers, we strive to encourage children to be lifelong learners.
Shandon Presbyterian CDC is an integral part of the Church's ministry to children.
The policy-making and governing body of the Presbyterian Church is Session.
The Session of Shandon Presbyterian Church supervises the work of the Child Development Center through the CDC Ministry.

School Motto: Where every child feels safe, loved, and valued.

Shandon Presbyterian Child Development Center has been in operation since 1958. SPCDC is an extension of the church's ministry to and for children of all races, creeds, and religious backgrounds. Our goal is to provide a Christian nurturing environment based on the belief that God is love, which will foster social, physical, spiritual, and intellecutal growth of its children. The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each child, while providing for the group's needs and interests. Through our parents and teachers, we strive to encourage children to be lifelong learners. Shandon Presbyterian CDC is an integral part of the Church's ministry to children. The policy-making and governing body of the Presbyterian Church is Session. The Session of Shandon Presbyterian Church supervises the work of the Child Development Center through the CDC Ministry.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Shandon Presbyterian Child Dev Center offer?

Shandon Presbyterian Child Dev Center offers 3 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Gymnastics and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Shandon Presbyterian Child Dev Center?

The application deadline for Shandon Presbyterian Child Dev Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Shandon Presbyterian Child Dev Center located?

Shandon Presbyterian Child Dev Center is located in the Shandon neighborhood of Columbia, SC. There are 1 other private schools located in Shandon.

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