Columbia, South Carolina · Early Learning Academy

Where Every Child’s Journey Begins.

A safe, inclusive and stimulating learning center where little learners grow, explore and reach monumental heights.

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SC DSS Licensed Small Center Fresh Meals
A smiling Monumental Kids Academy child enjoying outdoor play
Child building a tall tower with colorful blocks
Children laughing together at an outdoor picnic table
Teacher reading closely with young children
Children listening during outdoor story time

Small center. Big attention.

Built for the kind of care parents can feel.

Monumental Kids Academy is intentionally intimate. The size of the center, lower ratios, full-day schedule and included meals all work together so the day feels personal—not institutional.

Licensed

SC DSS License #25944
21 maximum children total
1:4 toddler teacher ratio
Fresh meals breakfast, lunch & snack included
A group of children smiling together inside Monumental Kids Academy
1898 Calhoun Street, Suite 4 Columbia, SC 29201 Monday–Friday · 7:30 AM–5:30 PM

Our paths

Programs for every stage of their adventure.

Age-appropriate experiences that build curiosity, confidence, connection and readiness for the next step.

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Two children drawing together at a table

12–30 months

Tiny Trailblazers

Gentle routines, sensory discovery, first words, movement and a whole lot of patient encouragement.

1:4 ratio
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2.5–3.5 years

Little Explorers

Hands-on learning, language, art, imaginative play and the social confidence to explore together.

1:8 ratio
Children working together on a colorful classroom craft
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Teacher helping children create an art project

3.5+ years

Junior Pioneers

Phonics, early math, STEM, creative problem-solving and growing independence for kindergarten readiness.

1:9 ratio

A day at Monumental

From warm arrival to one more story.

Our daily rhythm balances routine with room to move, make, wonder, rest and discover.

Happy child arriving for the dayArrivalWarm hellos & easy table play
Children together at a tableBreakfastFresh breakfast & connection
Child learning at the classroom calendar and chalkboardCircle & PhonicsSongs, words, weather & stories
Children spending learning time outdoorsOutdoor PlaySunshine, movement & big-body play
Child creating a colorful paper craftArt / STEMHands-on making & experimenting
Children exploring a sensory activityLunchFamily-style meal & manners
Teacher sharing a quiet book with childrenRest & ResetQuiet time to recharge
Child building with colorful blocksDiscoveryChoice time, projects & play

Contact us

Come see what a monumental beginning feels like.

Tell us a little about your child and when you’d like to visit. We’ll follow up to confirm your tour.

Call us803-939-2001
Emailinfo@monumentalkidsacademy.com
Visit1898 Calhoun Street, Suite 4
Columbia, SC 29201
HoursMonday–Friday
7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Schedule a tour Let’s find a good time.

Prefer to talk now? Call 803-939-2001.