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28 Daycare Centers in Aiken, South Carolina

Browse all 28 daycare centers in Aiken, South Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Aiken

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1

    104 Newberry Street Nw, Aiken, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. John's United Methodist Church in Aiken operates a preschool program within a well-maintained religious facility. Parents and visitors consistently praise the warm, welcoming community, excellent pastor (Dr. Tim), outstanding music programs, and strong commitment to community service and outreach.

    Beautiful and clean facilitieswelcoming and helpful staffexcellent preschool programoutstanding music programs and choir
  2. 2

    929 Doughtery Road, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, individual attention to each child, and strong educational outcomes. Parents highlight the center's ability to work with children of varying needs, including those with autism and developmental delays, while fostering a loving, family-like environment. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and high child satisfaction with attendance.

    Staff genuinely cares for childrenIndividual attention to each child's needsAccommodating to parentsStrong pre-K and early learning education
  3. 3
    Betty'S Creative Corner
    4.63 score
    4.8(18)

    1267 Edgefield Highway, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff who treat children like family, provide individualized attention, and help children excel academically and developmentally. The center is particularly noted for its inclusive approach to children with special needs, including autism and hearing difficulties.

    caring and compassionate staffindividualized attentionstrong academic learninginclusive environment for children with special needs
  4. 4
    Children'S Place INC.
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    310 Barnwell Avenue Ne, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Children's Place Inc. is a therapeutic daycare center in Aiken, SC that parents consistently praise for its specialized support and professional staff. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's development, communication, and behavior, along with comprehensive services including speech therapy, play therapy, and parenting classes. The center is noted as the only therapeutic childcare facility in the CSRA region.

    Professional and caring stafftherapeutic services (speech therapyplay therapy)free parenting classes
  5. 5

    120 Chesterfield Street., Aiken, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise First Baptist Church of Aiken Pre-School as a warm, welcoming spiritual community with strong leadership and numerous youth programs. The facility is described as family-oriented with a personal touch despite its large size. One parent noted social cliquishness based on sports team preferences.

    Caring and spiritual leadershipwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong youth programs (VBSMega Sport
  6. 6
    Sunshine House '05
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    175 Fabian Drive, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Sunshine House '05 in Aiken receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, hands-on staff and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, thriving academically, and well-cared for in a safe, loving learning environment. Multiple families have used the center for several years and express reluctance to leave.

    Warm and caring staffexcellent communication with parents (daily updates and photos)director actively involved with childrenpatient and kind teachers
  7. 7
    Family Affair Daycare
    3.74 score
    3.6(9)

    163 Fabian Drive, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Family Affair Daycare has mixed reviews with significant discrepancies between older positive reviews and recent negative ones. Multiple parents report concerns about staff professionalism, child safety incidents including biting and bruising, inadequate supervision, and poor communication. Several positive reviews praise the caring staff and welcoming environment, but these are substantially outweighed by detailed complaints about neglect and unprofessional conduct.

  8. 8

    3701 Richland Ave. West., Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Faith Academy has extremely polarized reviews, with some parents praising the caring staff, learning activities, and cleanliness, while others report serious safety concerns including a child left unattended, inconsistent staff accounts, poor facility cleanliness, and unprofessional behavior. Parents are advised to research this facility thoroughly before enrolling.

    Caring and kind staffpositive learning outcomeschildren happy and engageddirector personally inv
  9. 9

    980 Dougherty Road, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    South Aiken Baptist Day Care has received overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious operational and safety concerns, though one parent praised the staff's personal touch and quality classes. Multiple parents reported chronic understaffing, high teacher turnover, poor hygiene, frequent unplanned closures, inadequate supervision ratios, and disorganization over a multi-year period.

    Personable and lovely staffattentive check-ins with familiesquality classes

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Aiken based on parent reviews

St. John'S United Methodist Church

4.8(20)

104 Newberry Street Nw, Aiken, SC

St. John's United Methodist Church in Aiken operates a preschool program within a well-maintained religious facility. Parents and visitors consistently praise the warm, welcoming community, excellent pastor (Dr. Tim), outstanding music programs, and strong commitment to community service and outreach.

Beautiful and clean facilitieswelcoming and helpful staffexcellent preschool program

Betty'S Creative Corner 929

4.8(18)

929 Doughtery Road, Aiken, SC

Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, individual attention to each child, and strong educational outcomes. Parents highlight the center's ability to work with children of varying needs, including those with autism and developmental delays, while fostering a loving, family-like environment. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and high child satisfaction with attendance.

Staff genuinely cares for childrenIndividual attention to each child's needsAccommodating to parents

Betty'S Creative Corner

4.8(18)

1267 Edgefield Highway, Aiken, SC

Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff who treat children like family, provide individualized attention, and help children excel academically and developmentally. The center is particularly noted for its inclusive approach to children with special needs, including autism and hearing difficulties.

caring and compassionate staffindividualized attentionstrong academic learning

Children'S Place INC.

4.7(20)

310 Barnwell Avenue Ne, Aiken, SC

Children's Place Inc. is a therapeutic daycare center in Aiken, SC that parents consistently praise for its specialized support and professional staff. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's development, communication, and behavior, along with comprehensive services including speech therapy, play therapy, and parenting classes. The center is noted as the only therapeutic childcare facility in the CSRA region.

Professional and caring stafftherapeutic services (speech therapyplay therapy)

First Baptist Church Of Aiken Pre-School

4.7(7)

120 Chesterfield Street., Aiken, SC

Parents praise First Baptist Church of Aiken Pre-School as a warm, welcoming spiritual community with strong leadership and numerous youth programs. The facility is described as family-oriented with a personal touch despite its large size. One parent noted social cliquishness based on sports team preferences.

Caring and spiritual leadershipwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong youth programs (VBS

Second Baptist Christian Prep School

4.4(4)

353 Laurens Street. N. W., Aiken, SC

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Daycare Centers in Aiken, South Carolina

There are 28 daycare centers in Aiken, South Carolina. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Aiken, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Aiken

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Usc Aiken Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 641-3385
Tender Loving Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1205 Richland Ave., Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 649-1740
First Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
224 Barnwell Ave, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 648-3311
Betty'S Creative Corner 929
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, individual attention to each child, and strong educational outcomes. Parents highlight the center's ability to work with children of varying needs, including those with autism and developmental delays, while fostering a loving, family-like environment. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and high child satisfaction with attendance.

Staff genuinely cares for childrenIndividual attention to each child's needsAccommodating to parents
Address
929 Doughtery Road, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 226-0391
St. John'S United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
4.8

St. John's United Methodist Church in Aiken operates a preschool program within a well-maintained religious facility. Parents and visitors consistently praise the warm, welcoming community, excellent pastor (Dr. Tim), outstanding music programs, and strong commitment to community service and outreach.

Beautiful and clean facilitieswelcoming and helpful staffexcellent preschool program
Address
104 Newberry Street Nw, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 648-4745
Betty'S Creative Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff who treat children like family, provide individualized attention, and help children excel academically and developmentally. The center is particularly noted for its inclusive approach to children with special needs, including autism and hearing difficulties.

caring and compassionate staffindividualized attentionstrong academic learning
Address
1267 Edgefield Highway, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 226-0624
First Baptist Church Of Aiken Pre-School
Church Daycare
4.7

Parents praise First Baptist Church of Aiken Pre-School as a warm, welcoming spiritual community with strong leadership and numerous youth programs. The facility is described as family-oriented with a personal touch despite its large size. One parent noted social cliquishness based on sports team preferences.

Caring and spiritual leadershipwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong youth programs (VBS
Address
120 Chesterfield Street., Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 648-5476
Children'S Place INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Children's Place Inc. is a therapeutic daycare center in Aiken, SC that parents consistently praise for its specialized support and professional staff. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's development, communication, and behavior, along with comprehensive services including speech therapy, play therapy, and parenting classes. The center is noted as the only therapeutic childcare facility in the CSRA region.

Professional and caring stafftherapeutic services (speech therapyplay therapy)
Address
310 Barnwell Avenue Ne, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 641-4144
Second Baptist Christian Prep School
Church Daycare
4.4
Address
353 Laurens Street. N. W., Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 502-0710
Sunshine House '05
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Sunshine House '05 in Aiken receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, hands-on staff and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, thriving academically, and well-cared for in a safe, loving learning environment. Multiple families have used the center for several years and express reluctance to leave.

Warm and caring staffexcellent communication with parents (daily updates and photos)director actively involved with children
Address
175 Fabian Drive, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 649-7393
Megiddo Kidstation
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1461 Gregg Highway Nw, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 392-7062
Family Affair Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Family Affair Daycare has mixed reviews with significant discrepancies between older positive reviews and recent negative ones. Multiple parents report concerns about staff professionalism, child safety incidents including biting and bruising, inadequate supervision, and poor communication. Several positive reviews praise the caring staff and welcoming environment, but these are substantially outweighed by detailed complaints about neglect and unprofessional conduct.

Address
163 Fabian Drive, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 648-0024
Faith Academy Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Faith Academy has extremely polarized reviews, with some parents praising the caring staff, learning activities, and cleanliness, while others report serious safety concerns including a child left unattended, inconsistent staff accounts, poor facility cleanliness, and unprofessional behavior. Parents are advised to research this facility thoroughly before enrolling.

Caring and kind staffpositive learning outcomeschildren happy and engaged
Address
3701 Richland Ave. West., Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 648-6006
Millbrook Baptist Church Child Development
Church Daycare
3.3
Address
176 E. Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 648-3005
South Aiken Baptist Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.6

South Aiken Baptist Day Care has received overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious operational and safety concerns, though one parent praised the staff's personal touch and quality classes. Multiple parents reported chronic understaffing, high teacher turnover, poor hygiene, frequent unplanned closures, inadequate supervision ratios, and disorganization over a multi-year period.

Personable and lovely staffattentive check-ins with familiesquality classes
Address
980 Dougherty Road, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 648-7872
Sunshine House '57
Child Daycare & Preschools

Sunshine House '57 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and developmental support for infants and toddlers. One parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the lack of academic curriculum for children ages 3 and older, feeling the center does not adequately prepare older children for elementary school.

Loving and caring teacherssafe environmentdaily photo updates via app
Address
1950 South Centennial Avenue, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 642-6804
East Aiken School Of Arts
Before or After School Daycare
Address
223 Old Wagener Road, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 641-2450
Oakwood Windsor Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3773 Charleston Highway, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 641-2560
North Aiken Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 Bears Rock Road, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 641-2690
Mead Hall Episcopal School
Church Daycare
Address
129 Pendleton Street Sw, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 644-1122
Aiken Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2050 Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 641-2740
Sunshine House '59
Child Daycare & Preschools

Sunshine House '59 receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the attentive, warm staff and clean facility. Parents highlight excellent communication through a user-friendly app, detailed daily updates, and individualized attention to their children's development and needs.

Attentive and caring staffclean facilityexcellent communication and daily updates via app
Address
109 Summerwood Way, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 649-0536
Horse Creek Academy Charter School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1200 Toolebeck Road, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 226-0160
Millbrook Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
255 E. Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 641-2580
Town Creek Christian Academy
Church Daycare
Address
250 Town Creek Road, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 649-9792
Redcliffe Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
22 Double Springs Road, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 827-3350
J.D. Lever Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2404 Columbia Highway, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 641-2760
Aiken Ymca Head Start Academy
Headstart Programs
Address
203 Beaufort St. Ne, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 649-1465

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Frequently asked questions

There are 28 all daycares in Aiken, South Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Aiken, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with South Carolina's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in South Carolina)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Aiken offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 6 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 8 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in South Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Aiken for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Aiken must be licensed by South Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.