Best Daycare Centers in Pawleys Island, SC
Compare 7 daycare centers in Pawleys Island. Average rating: 4.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Pawleys Island, South Carolina at a glance
- Daycares
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.9/5
- Parent reviews
- 37
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Pawleys Island has 7 licensed daycares with 37 parent reviews averaging 4.9/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 29585 zip code, averaging 4.9 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pawleys Island
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.
- 1All Saints School4.64 score4.8(20)
3560 Kings River Road, Pawleys Island, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
No daycare reviews available. The reviews provided are about All Saints Church and its historic cemetery in Pawleys Island, not the daycare center's services or childcare quality.
None mentioned regarding daycare services - 2Montessori School Of Pawleys Island4.58 score5(7)
236 Commerce Drive, Pawleys Island, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Montessori School of Pawleys Island for its excellent staff, individualized Montessori learning approach, and positive impact on child development. Children reportedly gain confidence, independence, social skills, and a love of learning in a calm, respectful environment. The school offers strong parent involvement opportunities and additional programs like aftercare and summer activities.
Excellent and passionate staffMontessori Method with individualized pacingchild development and confidence buildingstrong social skills and friendships - 3The Sawgrass School4.41 score4.7(7)
263 Commerce Dr, Suite 206, Pawleys Island, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Sawgrass School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, structured curriculum, and convenient location. Parents report their children thrive at the center and appreciate the responsive communication and reasonable pricing. One parent reported being asked to withdraw their child after 4 days due to behavioral concerns.
caring and responsive staffstructured curriculumconvenient locationreasonable pricing
Rating Distribution
Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Pawleys Island
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Pawleys Island, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Pawleys Island zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29585 | 7 | 4.9 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Pawleys Island (– children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Pawleys Island based on parent reviews
All Saints School
3560 Kings River Road, Pawleys Island, SC
No daycare reviews available. The reviews provided are about All Saints Church and its historic cemetery in Pawleys Island, not the daycare center's services or childcare quality.
Montessori School Of Pawleys Island
236 Commerce Drive, Pawleys Island, SC
Parents consistently praise Montessori School of Pawleys Island for its excellent staff, individualized Montessori learning approach, and positive impact on child development. Children reportedly gain confidence, independence, social skills, and a love of learning in a calm, respectful environment. The school offers strong parent involvement opportunities and additional programs like aftercare and summer activities.
The Sawgrass School
263 Commerce Dr, Suite 206, Pawleys Island, SC
The Sawgrass School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, structured curriculum, and convenient location. Parents report their children thrive at the center and appreciate the responsive communication and reasonable pricing. One parent reported being asked to withdraw their child after 4 days due to behavioral concerns.
Pawleys Island Civic Club Cdc
291 Parkersville Road, Pawleys Island, SC
Pawleys Island Christian Academy
10304 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC
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Daycare types in Pawleys Island
Daycare Centers in Pawleys Island, South Carolina
There are 7 daycare centers in Pawleys Island, 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 Pawleys Island have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 37 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Pawleys Island, 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 Pawleys Island
Showing 7 results
- Address
- 10304 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC
- Phone
- (843) 237-4449
- Address
- 291 Parkersville Road, Pawleys Island, SC
- Phone
- (843) 237-4765
Parents consistently praise Montessori School of Pawleys Island for its excellent staff, individualized Montessori learning approach, and positive impact on child development. Children reportedly gain confidence, independence, social skills, and a love of learning in a calm, respectful environment. The school offers strong parent involvement opportunities and additional programs like aftercare and summer activities.
- Address
- 236 Commerce Drive, Pawleys Island, SC
- Phone
- (843) 237-9015
No daycare reviews available. The reviews provided are about All Saints Church and its historic cemetery in Pawleys Island, not the daycare center's services or childcare quality.
- Address
- 3560 Kings River Road, Pawleys Island, SC
- Phone
- (843) 237-8524
The Sawgrass School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, structured curriculum, and convenient location. Parents report their children thrive at the center and appreciate the responsive communication and reasonable pricing. One parent reported being asked to withdraw their child after 4 days due to behavioral concerns.
- Address
- 263 Commerce Dr, Suite 206, Pawleys Island, SC
- Phone
- (843) 235-2801
- Address
- 1364 Waverly Rd., Pawleys Island, SC
- Phone
- (843) 237-4233
- Address
- 65 Crooked Oak Drive, Pawleys Island, SC
- Phone
- (843) 237-2792
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities