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Best Daycare Centers in Ridgeland, SC

Compare 8 daycare centers in Ridgeland. Average rating: 4.45/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ridgeland, South Carolina at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
4.45/5
Parent reviews
6
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Ridgeland offers 8 licensed daycares, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.45/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 29936 zip code, averaging 4.45 stars across 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Ridgeland

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Ridgeland zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
299368
4.45
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ridgeland (– 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 Ridgeland based on parent reviews

1+1=2 Daycare

5(1)

80 Crested Eagle Drive, Ridgeland, SC

Beacon Of Hope Learning And Enrichment Center

4.8(1)

11332 North Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland, SC

Okatee Baptist Church Child Care Ministry

4(3)

5467 North Okatie Hwy., Ridgeland, SC

Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, noting that staff treat families like family and the people are friendly. One reviewer also commends the pastor, while another gives a high rating for the positive community feel.

Welcoming family-like atmospherefriendly staffwonderful pastor

Ferguson Day Care Center

4(1)

824 Fordville Road, Ridgeland, SC

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Daycare types in Ridgeland

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2

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🕊️ Baptist Daycare 2

Daycare Centers in Ridgeland, South Carolina

There are 8 daycare centers in Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland 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 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 6 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland

Showing 8 results

1+1=2 Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
80 Crested Eagle Drive, Ridgeland, SC
Phone
(843) 726-9408
Beacon Of Hope Learning And Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
11332 North Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland, SC
Phone
(843) 717-3714
Okatee Baptist Church Child Care Ministry
Church Daycare
4

Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, noting that staff treat families like family and the people are friendly. One reviewer also commends the pastor, while another gives a high rating for the positive community feel.

Welcoming family-like atmospherefriendly staffwonderful pastor
Address
5467 North Okatie Hwy., Ridgeland, SC
Phone
(843) 987-0885
Ferguson Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
824 Fordville Road, Ridgeland, SC
Phone
(843) 726-2160
Thomas Heyward Academy Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1727 Malphrus Road, Ridgeland, SC
Phone
(843) 726-3673
Ridgeland Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
250 Jaguar Trail Unit103, Ridgeland, SC
Phone
(843) 489-8845
Ridgeland Baptist Church Child Care Ministry
Church Daycare
Address
1448 Grays Highway, Ridgeland, SC
Phone
(843) 717-1771
Ridgeland Elementary School Cdepp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
250 Jaguar Trail, Ridgeland, SC
Phone
(843) 489-8845

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland, 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
Ridgeland offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 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 Ridgeland for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ridgeland 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.