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Best Daycare Centers in Surfside Beach, SC

Compare 6 daycare centers in Surfside Beach. Average rating: 4.52/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Surfside Beach, South Carolina at a glance

Daycares
6
Avg rating
4.52/5
Parent reviews
79
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Surfside Beach has 6 licensed daycares with 79 parent reviews averaging 4.52/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 29575 zip code, averaging 4.52 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Surfside Beach

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
    Trinity Presbyterian Church
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    2061 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Trinity Presbyterian Church in Surfside Beach receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Parents highlight the caring, family-oriented staff who treat children with warmth and love, and praise the welcoming church community and inspiring leadership. The facility is described as a place where families feel supported and well-cared for.

    Caring and gracious stafffamily-oriented environmentwelcoming communityinspiring sermons and pastoral guidance
  2. 2
    Rhymes And Rainbows
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    1449 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Unable to provide summary. The reviews provided are for Air Conditioning and Heating Specialty, an HVAC service company, not for Rhymes and Rainbows daycare center in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. No actual daycare reviews are present in the submitted data.

    None - wrong business reviews provided
  3. 3
    Surfside Methodist Children'S Center
    4.31 score
    4.4(17)

    800 13th Avenue North, Surfside Beach, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Note: Reviews appear to be for Surfside Methodist Church rather than the daycare center. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, strong community, and active ministry programs. The facility is described as beautiful with friendly pastors and engaged members.

    Welcoming and friendly environmentstrong community engagementactive volunteer and mission programsgood pastors and sermons
  4. 4
    Cadence Academy Preschool
    4.3 score
    4.4(16)

    2401 Discovery Lane, Surfside Beach, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy Preschool for its organized system, caring and dedicated staff, and positive impact on child development. Children show significant improvements in social skills, behavior, and learning, with parents reporting high comfort levels and satisfaction with the facility.

    Organized systemstaff genuinely cares about children and parentschildren adapt well to classroom settingssignificant behavioral and developmental improvements

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Surfside Beach

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Surfside Beach, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.46avg rating
5 daycares · 5 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Surfside Beach zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
295756
4.52
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Surfside Beach (– 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 Surfside Beach based on parent reviews

Trinity Presbyterian Church

4.8(20)

2061 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach, SC

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Surfside Beach receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Parents highlight the caring, family-oriented staff who treat children with warmth and love, and praise the welcoming church community and inspiring leadership. The facility is described as a place where families feel supported and well-cared for.

Caring and gracious stafffamily-oriented environmentwelcoming community

Rhymes And Rainbows

4.6(20)

1449 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach, SC

Unable to provide summary. The reviews provided are for Air Conditioning and Heating Specialty, an HVAC service company, not for Rhymes and Rainbows daycare center in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. No actual daycare reviews are present in the submitted data.

None - wrong business reviews provided

Surfside Methodist Children'S Center

4.4(17)

800 13th Avenue North, Surfside Beach, SC

Note: Reviews appear to be for Surfside Methodist Church rather than the daycare center. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, strong community, and active ministry programs. The facility is described as beautiful with friendly pastors and engaged members.

Welcoming and friendly environmentstrong community engagementactive volunteer and mission programs

Cadence Academy Preschool

4.4(16)

2401 Discovery Lane, Surfside Beach, SC

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy Preschool for its organized system, caring and dedicated staff, and positive impact on child development. Children show significant improvements in social skills, behavior, and learning, with parents reporting high comfort levels and satisfaction with the facility.

Organized systemstaff genuinely cares about children and parentschildren adapt well to classroom settings

The Learning Tree

5(2)

2061 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach, SC

One parent highlights that their son learned significantly and developed confidence, noting the staff's friendliness and communication. Another review describes the center as a special place for their family.

learning outcomeschild developmentfriendly staff

Cutie Pies INC.

3.9(4)

712 S. Poplar Drive, Surfside Beach, SC

Feedback for Cutie Pies Inc. is sharply divided, with some parents praising the caring staff and engaging activities while others raise serious safety concerns. One reviewer reports mistreatment and disrespect toward babies, whereas others describe a positive experience with attentive care and structured play.

caring staffengaging activitiesattentive care

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Daycare types in Surfside Beach

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Surfside Beach, South Carolina

There are 6 daycare centers in Surfside Beach, 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 Surfside Beach have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 79 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Surfside Beach, 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 Surfside Beach

Showing 6 results

The Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights that their son learned significantly and developed confidence, noting the staff's friendliness and communication. Another review describes the center as a special place for their family.

learning outcomeschild developmentfriendly staff
Address
2061 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 650-8733
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Surfside Beach receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Parents highlight the caring, family-oriented staff who treat children with warmth and love, and praise the welcoming church community and inspiring leadership. The facility is described as a place where families feel supported and well-cared for.

Caring and gracious stafffamily-oriented environmentwelcoming community
Address
2061 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 650-0313
Rhymes And Rainbows
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Unable to provide summary. The reviews provided are for Air Conditioning and Heating Specialty, an HVAC service company, not for Rhymes and Rainbows daycare center in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. No actual daycare reviews are present in the submitted data.

None - wrong business reviews provided
Address
1449 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 650-6670
Surfside Methodist Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Note: Reviews appear to be for Surfside Methodist Church rather than the daycare center. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, strong community, and active ministry programs. The facility is described as beautiful with friendly pastors and engaged members.

Welcoming and friendly environmentstrong community engagementactive volunteer and mission programs
Address
800 13th Avenue North, Surfside Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 238-2734
Cadence Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy Preschool for its organized system, caring and dedicated staff, and positive impact on child development. Children show significant improvements in social skills, behavior, and learning, with parents reporting high comfort levels and satisfaction with the facility.

Organized systemstaff genuinely cares about children and parentschildren adapt well to classroom settings
Address
2401 Discovery Lane, Surfside Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 650-5500
Cutie Pies INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Feedback for Cutie Pies Inc. is sharply divided, with some parents praising the caring staff and engaging activities while others raise serious safety concerns. One reviewer reports mistreatment and disrespect toward babies, whereas others describe a positive experience with attentive care and structured play.

caring staffengaging activitiesattentive care
Address
712 S. Poplar Drive, Surfside Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 839-9882

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 all daycares in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Surfside Beach have an average Google rating of 4.52 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Surfside Beach, 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
Surfside Beach offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church 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 Surfside Beach for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Surfside Beach 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.