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Best Daycare Centers in Lugoff, SC

Compare 5 daycare centers in Lugoff. Average rating: 4.45/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lugoff, South Carolina at a glance

Daycares
5
Avg rating
4.45/5
Parent reviews
23
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Lugoff has 5 licensed daycares with 23 parent reviews averaging 4.45/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 29078 zip code, averaging 4.45 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lugoff

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
    St. John'S Umc Child Care Ministries
    4.47 score
    4.7(10)

    45 Roseborough Road, Lugoff, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    St. John's UMC Child Care Ministries receives consistently positive feedback with parents praising the staff and welcoming atmosphere. One parent specifically highlighted the daycare as amazing with staff that both parent and child love. Most reviews focus on the church community aspects, with positive mentions of worship experience and programs.

    Amazing staffwelcoming environmentfriendly peoplepeaceful atmosphere
  2. 2
    Claudine'S Little Angels
    4.05 score
    4.1(6)

    862 Highway 1 South, Lugoff, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Claudine's Little Angels receives mostly positive feedback, with several parents praising the staff's care and love for children. However, one parent reported multiple injuries to their child within a week, concerns about supervision and incident reporting, and feeling penalized after contacting DSS.

    Staff caring and loving toward childrenhighly recommendedgreat daycare environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Lugoff

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lugoff zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
290785
4.45
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lugoff (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lugoff based on parent reviews

St. John'S Umc Child Care Ministries

4.7(10)

45 Roseborough Road, Lugoff, SC

St. John's UMC Child Care Ministries receives consistently positive feedback with parents praising the staff and welcoming atmosphere. One parent specifically highlighted the daycare as amazing with staff that both parent and child love. Most reviews focus on the church community aspects, with positive mentions of worship experience and programs.

Amazing staffwelcoming environmentfriendly people

Tender Care Day Care Center

5(4)

12 Elm Street, Lugoff, SC

Parents describe the center as a caring, Christian-based environment where staff treat children like family. Reviewers highlight the safety, dedication, and above-and-beyond service provided to their children.

Christian-based valuessafe environmentstaff treats children like family

Claudine'S Little Angels

4.1(6)

862 Highway 1 South, Lugoff, SC

Claudine's Little Angels receives mostly positive feedback, with several parents praising the staff's care and love for children. However, one parent reported multiple injuries to their child within a week, concerns about supervision and incident reporting, and feeling penalized after contacting DSS.

Staff caring and loving toward childrenhighly recommendedgreat daycare environment

Lugoff First Baptist Children'S Ministry

4(3)

106 Longtown Road, Lugoff, SC

One parent highlights the staff's kindness and the quality of the preschool program, while another describes a negative experience where the center failed to accommodate a child with mild autism, ultimately leading to unenrollment and an ADA complaint. The few reviews so far mention both the welcoming atmosphere and significant concerns regarding staff training and compliance for special needs children.

Amazing staffthankful for finding themwonderful preschool program

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Daycare Centers in Lugoff, South Carolina

There are 5 daycare centers in Lugoff, 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 Lugoff have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.45 stars. Our analysis covers 23 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lugoff, 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 Lugoff

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Tender Care Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe the center as a caring, Christian-based environment where staff treat children like family. Reviewers highlight the safety, dedication, and above-and-beyond service provided to their children.

Christian-based valuessafe environmentstaff treats children like family
Address
12 Elm Street, Lugoff, SC
Phone
(803) 438-4932
St. John'S Umc Child Care Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

St. John's UMC Child Care Ministries receives consistently positive feedback with parents praising the staff and welcoming atmosphere. One parent specifically highlighted the daycare as amazing with staff that both parent and child love. Most reviews focus on the church community aspects, with positive mentions of worship experience and programs.

Amazing staffwelcoming environmentfriendly people
Address
45 Roseborough Road, Lugoff, SC
Phone
(803) 438-2365
Claudine'S Little Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Claudine's Little Angels receives mostly positive feedback, with several parents praising the staff's care and love for children. However, one parent reported multiple injuries to their child within a week, concerns about supervision and incident reporting, and feeling penalized after contacting DSS.

Staff caring and loving toward childrenhighly recommendedgreat daycare environment
Address
862 Highway 1 South, Lugoff, SC
Phone
(803) 438-3410
Lugoff First Baptist Children'S Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the staff's kindness and the quality of the preschool program, while another describes a negative experience where the center failed to accommodate a child with mild autism, ultimately leading to unenrollment and an ADA complaint. The few reviews so far mention both the welcoming atmosphere and significant concerns regarding staff training and compliance for special needs children.

Amazing staffthankful for finding themwonderful preschool program
Address
106 Longtown Road, Lugoff, SC
Phone
(803) 438-5084
Lugoff Early Learning Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
910 Carolina Dr, Lugoff, SC
Phone
(803) 438-2525

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 all daycares in Lugoff, South Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Lugoff have an average Google rating of 4.45 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lugoff, 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
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 Lugoff for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lugoff 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.