Best Daycare Centers in West Columbia, SC
Compare 24 daycare centers in West Columbia. Average rating: 4.04/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
West Columbia, South Carolina at a glance
- Daycares
- 24
- Avg rating
- 4.04/5
- Parent reviews
- 190
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
West Columbia has 24 licensed daycares with 190 parent reviews averaging 4.04/5.The largest concentration is in 29169 with 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in West Columbia
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.
- 1Grace Baptist Church Day Care4.56 score4.7(20)
416 Denham Avenue, West Columbia, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Note: Reviews appear to be for Grace Baptist Church rather than its daycare facility. Parents praise the church community as warm, welcoming, and biblically sound with strong preaching and genuine fellowship among members.
Welcoming and friendly atmospheresound biblical teachinghospitable communitygenuine care for members - 2Love And Laughter Day Care INC.4.4 score4.5(20)
3211 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Love and Laughter Day Care receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly owner Mrs. Donna, and the Christian-based curriculum that emphasizes values and respect. Parents consistently report feeling comfortable leaving their children in the facility's care and note visible improvements in their children's behavior, manners, and development.
Caring and loving staffMrs. Donna's leadership and personal attentionChristian values and moral teachingclean and organized facilities - 3Kids' Stuff Learning Center4.28 score4.4(11)
813 Springdale Road, West Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Kids' Stuff Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise caring staff, child happiness, and safe environment. However, two parents reported significant concerns about classroom management, behavioral changes in children, and failure to accommodate dietary needs.
Caring and attentive teacherschild happiness and comfortsafe environmentgood director communication - 4Aspire Early Learning Academy4.21 score4.3(12)
1103 B. Avenue, West Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Aspire Early Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, and quality educational experience. Parents consistently highlight the director and teachers by name and report their children are happy and learning. One parent reported an enrollment/communication issue regarding waitlist management.
Caring and attentive staffclean facilitypersonalized attentiondaily communication and phot - 5Hi- Ideals Mini School4.07 score4.1(10)
2233 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Hi-Ideals Mini School receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and reasonable pricing. However, some parents have expressed concerns about illness outbreaks, limited educational curriculum for older toddlers, and organizational issues.
Caring and compassionate staffhappy childrenlarge outdoor play areaaffordable pricing - 6Brookland Academy Child Development Center3.94 score3.9(7)
1054 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Brookland Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising teachers, staff warmth, and children's academic and developmental progress. However, two negative reviews cite director professionalism concerns, high teacher turnover, and organizational/food safety issues.
Welcoming and caring staffstrong academic curriculumChristian-based educationdevelopmental progress - 75 Star Academy Learning Center3.76 score3.7(19)
725 Raleigh Street, West Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
5 Star Academy Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and licensed staff, quality care for infants through pre-K, educational activities, and strong child development outcomes. The center maintains good communication with parents through photos and updates.
Caring and licensed staffgood hygiene and nutrition practiceseducational programmingfield trips and special events - 8A & A Learning Center3.7 score3.4(5)
838 Center Street, West Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
A & A Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong opinions on both ends. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff and child development, while negative reviewers cite staffing issues, last-minute closures, lost items, poor accountability, frequent illness, and management problems.
caring and loving staffchild advancement in academicschildren enjoy attending - 9Covenant Christian Child Care3.61 score3.4(9)
1120 Silstar Road, West Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Covenant Christian Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the Christian education, caring teachers, strong staff-to-child ratios, and personal attention. However, multiple negative reviews report serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, unreported incidents, head injuries, and staff communication failures.
Christian-based educationcaring and attentive teacherssmall class sizes with one-on-one attentionstrong staff
Rating Distribution
Based on 16 daycares with Google ratings in West Columbia
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 190 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in West Columbia, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
West Columbia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29169 | 19 | 4.08 | 4 | |
| 29170 | 5 | 3.95 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in West Columbia (120–222 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 West Columbia based on parent reviews
Grace Baptist Church Day Care
416 Denham Avenue, West Columbia, SC
Note: Reviews appear to be for Grace Baptist Church rather than its daycare facility. Parents praise the church community as warm, welcoming, and biblically sound with strong preaching and genuine fellowship among members.
Love And Laughter Day Care INC.
3211 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC
Love and Laughter Day Care receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly owner Mrs. Donna, and the Christian-based curriculum that emphasizes values and respect. Parents consistently report feeling comfortable leaving their children in the facility's care and note visible improvements in their children's behavior, manners, and development.
Kids' Stuff Learning Center
813 Springdale Road, West Columbia, SC
Kids' Stuff Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise caring staff, child happiness, and safe environment. However, two parents reported significant concerns about classroom management, behavioral changes in children, and failure to accommodate dietary needs.
Aspire Early Learning Academy
1103 B. Avenue, West Columbia, SC
Aspire Early Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, and quality educational experience. Parents consistently highlight the director and teachers by name and report their children are happy and learning. One parent reported an enrollment/communication issue regarding waitlist management.
My Amigos Bilingual Education Center
132 St. Davids Church Road, West Columbia, SC
Red Apple Preschool
633 B Avenue, West Columbia, SC
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Daycare types in West Columbia
Daycare Centers in West Columbia, South Carolina
There are 24 daycare centers in West Columbia, 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 West Columbia have an average rating of 4.04 out of 5 across 16 rated facilities, with 31% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 190 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in West Columbia, 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 West Columbia
Showing 24 results
- Address
- 132 St. Davids Church Road, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 356-2232
- Address
- 633 B Avenue, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 791-9186
- Address
- 1112 Hummingbird Drive, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 796-0492
Note: Reviews appear to be for Grace Baptist Church rather than its daycare facility. Parents praise the church community as warm, welcoming, and biblically sound with strong preaching and genuine fellowship among members.
- Address
- 416 Denham Avenue, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 739-1207
Love and Laughter Day Care receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly owner Mrs. Donna, and the Christian-based curriculum that emphasizes values and respect. Parents consistently report feeling comfortable leaving their children in the facility's care and note visible improvements in their children's behavior, manners, and development.
- Address
- 3211 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 794-7689
Kids' Stuff Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise caring staff, child happiness, and safe environment. However, two parents reported significant concerns about classroom management, behavioral changes in children, and failure to accommodate dietary needs.
- Address
- 813 Springdale Road, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 794-8028
Aspire Early Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, and quality educational experience. Parents consistently highlight the director and teachers by name and report their children are happy and learning. One parent reported an enrollment/communication issue regarding waitlist management.
- Address
- 1103 B. Avenue, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 834-4976
Hi-Ideals Mini School receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and reasonable pricing. However, some parents have expressed concerns about illness outbreaks, limited educational curriculum for older toddlers, and organizational issues.
- Address
- 2233 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 739-1654
- Address
- 1311 C Avenue, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 794-7038
One parent highlights the staff's kindness and welcoming nature, noting that their daughter enjoyed the care from three to 13 months old. Conversely, another review reports a serious safety incident involving an 11-month-old who sustained injuries from a falling crib.
- Address
- 1122 Monticello Street, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 796-5849
Brookland Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising teachers, staff warmth, and children's academic and developmental progress. However, two negative reviews cite director professionalism concerns, high teacher turnover, and organizational/food safety issues.
- Address
- 1054 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 744-7918
5 Star Academy Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and licensed staff, quality care for infants through pre-K, educational activities, and strong child development outcomes. The center maintains good communication with parents through photos and updates.
- Address
- 725 Raleigh Street, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 939-0950
Covenant Christian Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the Christian education, caring teachers, strong staff-to-child ratios, and personal attention. However, multiple negative reviews report serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, unreported incidents, head injuries, and staff communication failures.
- Address
- 1120 Silstar Road, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 926-9222
A & A Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong opinions on both ends. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff and child development, while negative reviewers cite staffing issues, last-minute closures, lost items, poor accountability, frequent illness, and management problems.
- Address
- 838 Center Street, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 791-0811
Multiple parents highlight the clean environment and caring staff, with one noting significant academic and personal growth for their child. However, a single review alleges discriminatory practices against non-Christian and Asian families, including exclusion from classrooms.
- Address
- 742 Kitti Wake Drive, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 957-0402
- Address
- 1309 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 794-9707
- Address
- 739 Pine Ridge Drive, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 755-7474
- Address
- 1041 Harper Drive, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 796-7622
Big Blue Marble Academy Leaphart consistently receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented staff and strong communication practices. Parents highlight their children's excitement about attending, visible growth and development, and the welcoming atmosphere that makes them feel confident leaving their kids in the center's care.
- Address
- 3912 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 939-0125
- Address
- 3521 Edmund Road, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 755-2530
La Petite Academy of West Columbia receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all submissions rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and developmental focus across all age groups from infants through pre-K.
- Address
- 4027 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 755-9449
Parents highlight the clean facility, loving teachers, and friendly administration, with one reviewer strongly defending the staff against criticism by attributing negative experiences to parental entitlement. Conversely, a single employee-parent criticizes the management, citing a lack of engagement from the director, excessive outdoor time, and mediocre educational activities.
- Address
- 430 Hulon Lane, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 791-2339
Sunshine House West Columbia receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the exceptional care, strong leadership, and family-oriented environment created by Director Alexis (AJ) and Assistant Director E. Families report excellent communication, individualized attention, cleanliness, and meaningful child development across infant and preschool programs.
- Address
- 2882 Emanuel Church Road, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 957-7629
- Address
- 114 Hook Avenue, West Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 739-4075
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- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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