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1,657 Daycare Centers in South Carolina

Browse 1,657 daycare centers across South Carolina. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in South Carolina

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in South Carolina can make the decision-making process smoother.

South Carolina has about 1,657 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in South Carolina. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in South Carolina

There are 1,657 daycares in South Carolina: 151 headstart facilities, 172 before/after school centers, 128 religious facility daycares, and 1,206 childcare and preschool centers.

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Providence Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

These reviews are not about the daycare's early learning program but rather about Providence Church's worship services and community. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, quality sermons, and music. One review mentions that quality child care is available for ages 8 weeks to pre-kindergarten Monday through Friday.

Welcoming communityexcellent programsquality child care available from 8 weeks old to pre-K
Address
171 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone
(843) 842-5944
Springview Academy 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Springview Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher engagement, excellent communication, developmental progress, and small class sizes that create a family-like atmosphere.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe and clean facilitiesstrong parent communication
Address
2125 Highway 17 North, Mount Pleasant, SC
Phone
(843) 216-8682
Children'S Discovery Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Children's Discovery Center for its warm, attentive staff and strong academic programs. Director Katie Carter and teachers are noted for genuinely caring about each child's individual growth and development. Families report feeling comfortable and confident in the quality of care provided.

Warm and welcoming staffattentive and loving teachersstrong academics
Address
1110 Venning Road, Mount Pleasant, SC
Phone
(843) 388-6700
Kid Stop
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
111 Harper Street, Darlington, SC
Phone
(843) 395-2128
First Presbyterian Church Mother'S Morning Out
Church Daycare
4.8

First Presbyterian Church Mother's Morning Out receives consistently positive feedback from parents and church members. The facility is praised for its secure environment, friendly staff, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children enjoy attending and look forward to the program.

Security measures including guardlocked doors and camerasfriendly and welcoming staff
Address
200 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 672-0347
First Baptist Church Mauldin Christian Academy
Church Daycare
4.8

First Baptist Church Mauldin Christian Academy receives consistently high ratings (5/5) from reviewers who praise the welcoming atmosphere, Bible-based teachings, and friendly congregation. Parents and community members highlight the quality of pastoral leadership and the sense of spiritual community. The facility is noted as family-friendly with good amenities.

welcoming and friendly congregationBible-centered preachingquality pastoral leadership
Address
150 S. Main Street, Mauldin, SC
Phone
(864) 288-1917
Young And Restless Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Young and Restless Childcare Center receives universal praise from parents and former staff. Parents consistently highlight the warm, home-like environment, caring and dedicated staff led by owner Mrs. Jennifer, and quality educational curriculum. Many families have multi-generational connections to the center and express strong loyalty.

Caring and loving staffhome-like atmospherestrong owner leadership
Address
5055 Old Augusta Road, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 299-0448
Kids Corner Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Kids Corner Early Learning Academy in Florence, SC receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents praise the dedicated staff, safe learning environment, and strong parent communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show growth in academics and confidence.

Dedicated and caring staffsafe and welcoming environmentclear parent communication
Address
1811 South Irby Street 106, Florence, SC
Phone
(843) 679-1977
Buckle-My-Shoe
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
2315 Duffy Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 280-6738
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
Beacon Of Hope Learning And Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
11332 North Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland, SC
Phone
(843) 717-3714
Trinity Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Note: The reviews provided are for Trinity Church, not Trinity Children's Center daycare. No parent reviews of the daycare facility were available to summarize. The Google rating shows 0 reviews for the daycare center.

Unable to assess daycare quality due to lack of relevant reviews
Address
626 Norwood Street, Spartanburg, SC
Phone
(864) 585-2392
Lake Bowen Baptist Cdc
Church Daycare
4.8

Lake Bowen Baptist CDC is a religious facility in Inman, South Carolina with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, strong spiritual presence, quality worship and music programs, and community-focused ministry. The church is noted for its biblical preaching and active children's programs.

Welcoming and friendly congregationstrong spiritual atmospherecontemporary and traditional worship music
Address
404 Sugar Ridge Rd., Inman, SC
Phone
(864) 599-6700
Kiddie University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Kiddie University receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, friendly staff and positive learning environment. Parents report significant improvements in their children's social skills, vocabulary, and school readiness. Children are excited to attend and parents feel confident leaving them in the center's care.

Caring and friendly staffchild development and skill improvementsmooth drop-offs
Address
1700 South Main Street, Anderson, SC
Phone
(864) 224-2064
Carpenter'S Church Child Dev. Center
Church Daycare
4.8

Note: The reviews provided are for Carpenter's Church, not the child development center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, loving atmosphere, spiritual presence, and quality of pastoral leadership. Parents report feeling immediately accepted and finding community.

Welcoming and loving environmentkind and generous peopleinspirational pastor and sermons
Address
1610 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC
Phone
(864) 716-9948
First Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently rate First Presbyterian Church's daycare facility highly, praising the welcoming atmosphere and quality staff. Many reviewers appreciate the religious environment and beautiful campus. Reviews emphasize the positive experience for families already connected to the church community.

Wonderful staffwelcoming communitybeautiful campus
Address
302 West Whitner Street, Anderson, SC
Phone
(864) 225-1825
Greater Goodwill Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews provided do not appear to be from parents evaluating this daycare center's childcare services. Instead, reviews describe experiences at a church facility and worship services held at the location. No actual daycare parent feedback is available.

None mentioned regarding daycare services
Address
2818 Highway 17 North, Mount Pleasant, SC
Phone
(843) 884-3791
We Care For Children Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

We Care for Children CDC receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and director Mrs. Haynes for creating a nurturing, safe environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Parents highlight the clean facility, structured daily routines, strong communication, and genuine love shown to each child as key strengths of the center.

Warm and professional staffhighly trained teacherspersonalized attention to each child
Address
4319 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 554-8378
Academy Of Learning & Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1709 Kateway Drive, Greenwood, SC
Phone
(864) 229-3207
Cadence Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Cadence Academy Preschool in Mauldin receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and experienced staff, strong communication through their app, clean facilities, and their children's academic and social development. The directors Danielle and Kirsten are frequently mentioned for their welcoming approach and attentiveness to parent concerns.

caring and attentive staffexperienced directorsexcellent communication and daily updates via app
Address
798 E. Butler Road, Mauldin, SC
Phone
(864) 288-8884
Edwards Road Baptist Weekday
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Edwards Road Baptist Weekday Center receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.8/5 rating. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality programs offered at the facility.

Friendly and welcoming staffBible-centered environmentquality youth programs (basketball and i9 sports)
Address
1050 Edwards Road, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 244-2975
All Saints School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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
Address
3560 Kings River Road, Pawleys Island, SC
Phone
(843) 237-8524
Bibleway Community Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Bibleway Community Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the welcoming pastoral team and worship experience. The facility is described as a supportive community environment. One review was neutral.

Friendly and welcoming staffspiritual atmospherestrong sense of community and family
Address
1518 Hawkins Street, Georgetown, SC
Phone
(843) 527-2617
A Step Ahead Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

A Step Ahead Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the welcoming staff, clean facility, quality care, and engaging activities. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving in a nurturing environment.

Friendly and welcoming stafffamily-owned atmosphereclean facility
Address
120 Carolina Road, Conway, SC
Phone
(843) 347-6811
Hunter'S Ridge Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Hunter's Ridge Child Care Center for exceptional staff care, responsiveness, and community atmosphere. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and eager to attend. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and supportive of both children and parents.

Loving and attentive teachersresponsive and communicative staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
4301 Panther Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 236-4722
Davis Child Care '2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1483 Lynwood Drive, Lancaster, SC
Phone
(803) 286-1208
Children'S Cove LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Children's Cove for exceptional care, professionalism, and creating a safe, loving environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple families report their children were eager to attend and reluctant to leave, with parents trusting staff completely. The facility is highlighted for strong communication, cleanliness, staff consistency, and going above and beyond during challenging circumstances like COVID-19.

Professional and knowledgeable staffsafe and clean environmentconsistent staff
Address
50 Rayhill Road, Moore, SC
Phone
(864) 486-1993
Jehovah Missionary Bapt. Church Christian & Academic School
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents praise Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church Christian & Academic School for its strong spiritual foundation and comprehensive family-oriented ministry. Reviews highlight the quality biblical teaching, welcoming community atmosphere, and robust children's and youth programs. All reviewers rate the facility 5/5 stars and express satisfaction with the spiritual guidance provided to their children.

Strong biblical teachingwelcoming communitycomprehensive childre
Address
415 Manning Avenue, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 934-0818
First United Methodist Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
311 East Main Street, Bennettsville, SC
Phone
(843) 479-8731
The Lexington 4 Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents overwhelmingly praise THE LEXINGTON 4 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER for its caring and helpful staff who genuinely care about students. The school offers a strong curriculum suitable for 3K-5K age groups with excellent security measures. Families report high satisfaction with their children's experience at the center.

caring and helpful staffstrong curriculumgood security
Address
135 Lewis Rast Road, Swansea, SC
Phone
(803) 490-7001

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,657 all daycares across South Carolina. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in South Carolina are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through South Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in South Carolina, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (South Carolina sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in South Carolina vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.