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How Drop-In Childcare Works

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Register Your Family

Register your child or children and complete our required paperwork.

Please note that Kids Garden collects a yearly registration fee of $40 (per family) during your first visit.

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Choose A Payment Option

Utilize our flexible plans and customized membership deals to fit your family’s needs and schedule.

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Pay By the Hour

No commitment, drop-in visits. Great for spontaneity!

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Membership Packages

Discounted rates with hourly increments of 12, 24, 48 & 72.

Members benefit from discounted rates on both drop-in childcare and a variety of additional programs.

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Enjoy!

Drop-in (and drop-off) during business hours to witness them learn, grow, create, and play in a naturally creative environment.

Kids Garden isn't just guilt-free childcare; it's a place worth boasting about!

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Book Art Class & After School Programs

At Kids Garden, our afterschool classes offer a blend of academic support, creative projects, and physical activities, designed to foster your child's development and keep them excited about learning.

Online booking is not available for this program. Please call Kids Garden Columbia for availability or check out our other classes and programs!
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Book a Camp

At Kids Garden, our camps provide a dynamic environment where children can explore new interests, enhance their skills, and make lasting friendships. Each camp is carefully crafted to offer a unique blend of fun, education, and adventure.

WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (MEMBER) inclusive of snack

December 23, 2024

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1:00 pm-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (NON-MEMBER), includes snack

December 23, 2024

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1PM-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP MORNING SESSION 9AM-1PM (NON-MEMBER), includes lunch & snack.

December 27, 2024

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our morning camp is from 9:00am-1:00 pm daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (NON-MEMBER), includes snack

December 27, 2024

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1PM-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP MORNING SESSION 9AM-1PM(Member), includes lunch & snack.

December 27, 2024

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our morning camp is from 9:00am-1:00 pm daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (MEMBER) inclusive of snack

December 27, 2024

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1:00 pm-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (NON-MEMBER), includes snack

December 27, 2024

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1PM-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP MORNING SESSION 9AM-1PM (NON-MEMBER), includes lunch & snack.

December 30, 2024

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our morning camp is from 9:00am-1:00 pm daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP MORNING SESSION 9AM-1PM(Member), includes lunch & snack.

December 30, 2024

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our morning camp is from 9:00am-1:00 pm daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (MEMBER) inclusive of snack

December 30, 2024

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1:00 pm-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (NON-MEMBER), includes snack

December 30, 2024

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1PM-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP MORNING SESSION 9AM-1PM(Member), includes lunch & snack.

December 31, 2024

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our morning camp is from 9:00am-1:00 pm daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP MORNING SESSION 9AM-1PM (NON-MEMBER), includes lunch & snack.

December 31, 2024

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our morning camp is from 9:00am-1:00 pm daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (MEMBER) inclusive of snack

December 31, 2024

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1:00 pm-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (NON-MEMBER), includes snack

December 31, 2024

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1PM-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP MORNING SESSION 9AM-1PM(Member), includes lunch & snack.

January 2, 2025

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our morning camp is from 9:00am-1:00 pm daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP MORNING SESSION 9AM-1PM (NON-MEMBER), includes lunch & snack.

January 2, 2025

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our morning camp is from 9:00am-1:00 pm daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (MEMBER) inclusive of snack

January 2, 2025

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1:00 pm-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (NON-MEMBER), includes snack

January 2, 2025

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1PM-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP MORNING SESSION 9AM-1PM (NON-MEMBER), includes lunch & snack.

January 3, 2025

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our morning camp is from 9:00am-1:00 pm daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP MORNING SESSION 9AM-1PM(Member), includes lunch & snack.

January 3, 2025

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our morning camp is from 9:00am-1:00 pm daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (MEMBER) inclusive of snack

January 3, 2025

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1:00 pm-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (NON-MEMBER), includes snack

January 3, 2025

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1PM-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP MORNING SESSION 9AM-1PM(Member), includes lunch & snack.

January 6, 2025

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our morning camp is from 9:00am-1:00 pm daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP MORNING SESSION 9AM-1PM (NON-MEMBER), includes lunch & snack.

January 6, 2025

9:00am

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our morning camp is from 9:00am-1:00 pm daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (MEMBER) inclusive of snack

January 6, 2025

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1:00 pm-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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WINTER CAMP AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM-4PM (NON-MEMBER), includes snack

January 6, 2025

1:00pm

Reservation policies:
> You must make an individual reservation for each day.
> Age Requirement: 2 years old & up.
Under 2 please email us directly for pricing and availability.
> 1 reservation per child
> Purchases are Non-Refundable. Unused funds will be converted to account credit.

Instructions:
1) Select day(s) of interest
2) Our afternoon camp is from 1PM-4PM daily. Early and extended care add ons are available daily, please note interest of this via your intake form.

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Join Junior Explorers Club

Our Junior Explorers Club is the next generation of Kids Garden, offering camps for children ages 5-12 years old. Campers will enjoy daily art projects, team games, outdoor play, and more!

Online booking is not available for this program. Please call Kids Garden Columbia for availability or check out our other classes and programs!
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Book Parent's Night Out

Enjoy a well-deserved break with Kids Garden's Parents Night Out! Our trusted team ensures your kids have a fantastic evening filled with fun activities, while you take the night off to relax or enjoy a date night."

Online booking is not available for this program. Please call Kids Garden Columbia for availability or check out our other classes and programs!
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How to Enroll in Preschool

Learn our steps to enroll your child in our preschool program at Kids Garden to kickstart their educational journey with a rich blend of play-based learning, social development, and foundational academics, all tailored to nurture young minds.

1

Registration Form

If you are already registered at our Kids Garden Columbia location, you can skip this step. Registration is family based, so you only need to complete registration one time per year to access all our programs, including preschool.

2

Preschool Enrollment Form

This form will alert our team about your intent to enroll, and will help us learn more about your child and your preferred schedule, payment packages of choice, and more about your child's needs.

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Required Paperwork

To ensure the safety and smooth functioning of our programs, the state of South Carolina requires this nessesary form to gather essential information about your child, such as:

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Immunizations and Exemptions

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Reserve a Preschool Preview

Interested in preschool? Reserve your child for an initial preschool preview. This does not guarantee your child's preschool spot. Upon pickup, a Kids Garden teacher will review your child's day and discuss the best packages and programs to fit your child and family schedule.

Online booking is not available for this program. Please call Kids Garden Columbia for availability or check out our other classes and programs!
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Take a Tour of Our Learning Center Creativity Is At the Heart Of Our Center & Everything We Do


Seeing is believing, and we invite you to witness firsthand the magic of Kids Garden. Book a tour today, explore our facilities, meet our dedicated team, and learn more about our programs. Join us at Kids Garden, where every day is an opportunity for your child to thrive, create, and discover. Let's nurture their potential together, one playful moment at a time.

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Yes! Kids Garden provides a sibling discount when a family brings both children to the center together. If you choose to become a member, both children will receive discounted hourly rates and access to discounted hourly packages.

We are a shoe-free facility, so your child must wear socks at all times. We have plenty of new pairs available for purchase if you forget. For younger children still in diapers or pull-ups, please bring diapers, wipes, a sippy cup and a spare change of clothes. You are welcome to use one of our storage cubbies to stash shoes, jackets, and other personal items. We kindly ask that your child's items are labeled such as their water bottle, bag or backpack, diapers and wipes. Please give all items needed to a teacher upon drop off to ensure we have everything your little one needs. If you don't have these items at drop off, it's okay! We got you! We sell diapers, snacks and can provide water cups to give you peace of mind that you can drop in anytime. We do not allow outside food or beverages (except water).Please speak with a team member if your child has dietary needs or restrictions.

YES! We are here for the spontaneous moments or when you just need a break for some me time. Kids Garden provides a fun and interactive learning place for your children. Drop the little ones off and enjoy some productive time away and return to happy, worn out kiddos.

Comfortable clothing that can get messy! They’ll be learning through sensory activities, arts and organized crafts that may involve anything from paints and glue to sand and even mud. While they’re sure to have fun, there’s no guarantee their clothes will remain spotless, so please dress them accordingly.

We serve balanced, nutritious meals and snacks everyday at Kids Garden. We do not permit outside food, but rather provide healthy and organic (when possible) sandwiches, fruits, veggies and whole grains that are available daily for a small fee.

For safety and health reasons, we do not allow any outside toys or food. Small children may bring a soft blanket or other small comfort item, but we ask that you leave all other possessions at home or in a storage cubby in our welcome area. Kids Garden has dedicated extensive research to sourcing the best, non-toxic toys and products for our eco-friendly center. Our play space is a time for new discovery and we encourage children to engage in new activities and experience natural materials.

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