anyone know the cost of daycare (Columbia, West Columbia: day care, school districts, live in)

[DawnKim]

We may be relocating to the columbia area for work this summer, does anyone know the cost of the average daycares in the columbia, west columbia, lexington area? I have a 15 month old that I would need full time care for.
Also I have a 5 year old that will be starting kindergarden this year, does anyone know if the kindergarden is full day or half day (i know school districts may vary) and what the cost of before and after care would be.

[guava]

I can't help you with the before and after care but I pay $585 a month for my 10 month old son (infant room.) We live in West Columbia but he goes to daycare in Columbia. That's a full time rate even though he only goes part time. Compared to the rest of the country I think the cost of daycare in Columbia is very reasonable - HOWEVER! - it is also very limited. If you are moving next summer - PUT YOUR CHILD ON A WAIT LIST NOW. My son has been on the wait list at four day care centers since before he was born. We just lucked into our current situation. Good luck on your move!