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Best Daycare Centers in Chester, SC

Compare 12 daycare centers in Chester. Average rating: 3.69/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Chester, South Carolina at a glance

Daycares
12
Avg rating
3.69/5
Parent reviews
26
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Chester has 12 licensed daycares with 26 parent reviews averaging 3.69/5.The largest concentration is in 29706 with 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Chester

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
    First Baptist Church
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    102 Church Street, Chester, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    First Baptist Church in Chester, South Carolina receives mostly positive reviews highlighting a welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. However, one negative review raises concerns about the facility's responsiveness and helpfulness to those in need outside the congregation.

    welcoming environmentefficient use of timefriendly peoplestrong sense of community
  2. 2
    A World Of Kids Day Care
    4.25 score
    4.5(5)

    836 Elks Road, Chester, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    A World of Kids Day Care in Chester, South Carolina receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's professionalism, educational quality, and child development outcomes. However, one serious allegation from several years ago describes a staff member physically striking a child, with the parent citing missing camera footage and unresolved concerns.

    Friendly and professional staffclean and safe environmentwell-structured daily routinesregular updates and ph
  3. 3
    Arms Of Love Academy
    3 score
    2(5)

    502 Old York Road, Chester, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Arms of Love Academy has received predominantly negative reviews citing serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety, and hygiene. One positive review praised the daycare's care, but four detailed negative reviews described inadequate communication, improper handling of young children, potential physical discipline, and use of restraint chairs without proper supervision.

    Staff described as good to children in one review

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Chester

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Chester, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.48avg rating
8 daycares · 6 rated

Church Daycare

4.3avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Chester zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2970612
3.69
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Chester (20–40 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Chester based on parent reviews

Learning Tree

5(3)

626 Mchord Street, Chester, SC

One parent describes the center as welcoming and affordable, noting that their child is happy and free from worry, while another mentions their niece arrives home smiling daily. A third reviewer simply notes the facility is very cute. No specific drawbacks are reported in these reviews.

welcoming staffpositive atmosphereaffordable pricing

First Baptist Church

4.6(6)

102 Church Street, Chester, SC

First Baptist Church in Chester, South Carolina receives mostly positive reviews highlighting a welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. However, one negative review raises concerns about the facility's responsiveness and helpfulness to those in need outside the congregation.

welcoming environmentefficient use of timefriendly people

Horizons Christian Academy

5(2)

729 Village Drive, Chester, SC

A World Of Kids Day Care

4.5(5)

836 Elks Road, Chester, SC

A World of Kids Day Care in Chester, South Carolina receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's professionalism, educational quality, and child development outcomes. However, one serious allegation from several years ago describes a staff member physically striking a child, with the parent citing missing camera footage and unresolved concerns.

Friendly and professional staffclean and safe environmentwell-structured daily routines

Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church)

4(1)

790 Hawthorne Road, Chester, SC

Richburg Child Development Center

3.4(3)

2833 Lancaster Highway, Chester, SC

Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent highlighting the staff's caring nature and a clean, safe environment, while others report severe neglect of educational needs and past incidents of physical abuse and inappropriate staff behavior.

nice staffpatient staffcaring staff

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Daycare types in Chester

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 1

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Daycare Centers in Chester, South Carolina

There are 12 daycare centers in Chester, South Carolina. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Chester have an average rating of 3.69 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 26 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Chester, 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 Chester

Showing 12 results

Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as welcoming and affordable, noting that their child is happy and free from worry, while another mentions their niece arrives home smiling daily. A third reviewer simply notes the facility is very cute. No specific drawbacks are reported in these reviews.

welcoming staffpositive atmosphereaffordable pricing
Address
626 Mchord Street, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 581-7925
Horizons Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
729 Village Drive, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 377-7000
First Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.6

First Baptist Church in Chester, South Carolina receives mostly positive reviews highlighting a welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. However, one negative review raises concerns about the facility's responsiveness and helpfulness to those in need outside the congregation.

welcoming environmentefficient use of timefriendly people
Address
102 Church Street, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 377-7187
A World Of Kids Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

A World of Kids Day Care in Chester, South Carolina receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's professionalism, educational quality, and child development outcomes. However, one serious allegation from several years ago describes a staff member physically striking a child, with the parent citing missing camera footage and unresolved concerns.

Friendly and professional staffclean and safe environmentwell-structured daily routines
Address
836 Elks Road, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 581-6964
Hawthorne Christian Academy (First Free Will Baptist Church)
Church Daycare
4
Address
790 Hawthorne Road, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 377-8235
Richburg Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent highlighting the staff's caring nature and a clean, safe environment, while others report severe neglect of educational needs and past incidents of physical abuse and inappropriate staff behavior.

nice staffpatient staffcaring staff
Address
2833 Lancaster Highway, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 789-7351
Arms Of Love Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

Arms of Love Academy has received predominantly negative reviews citing serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety, and hygiene. One positive review praised the daycare's care, but four detailed negative reviews described inadequate communication, improper handling of young children, potential physical discipline, and use of restraint chairs without proper supervision.

Staff described as good to children in one review
Address
502 Old York Road, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 581-7997
Little Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
120 College Street, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 581-1595
Chester Park School Of Inquiry
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
835 Lancaster Highway, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 581-7282
Chester Park Elementary School Of The Arts
Before or After School Daycare
Address
835 A Lancaster Highway, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 581-7279
Chester Park Colt
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
835 Lancaster Hwy, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 581-7275
North Chester Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
2135 Quinn Road, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 581-6854

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Frequently asked questions

There are 12 all daycares in Chester, South Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Chester have an average Google rating of 3.69 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Chester, 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
Chester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Chester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Chester 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.