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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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Lake Murray Baptist Church Kindergarten
Church Daycare
4.8

Lake Murray Baptist Church Kindergarten receives consistently high praise from parents and families. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and positive spiritual environment. Parents appreciate the inclusive family events and the pastoral leadership of Pastor David.

loving and kind teachers and staffwelcoming to new familiesgood preaching
Address
1001 Highway 378 West, Lexington, SC
Phone
(803) 957-1435
Kilbourne Park Baptist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Kilbourne Park Baptist Preschool is highly rated for its warm, welcoming environment and faith-based curriculum rooted in Scripture. Parents appreciate the sincere, caring staff, sound Biblical teaching, and strong sense of community. The church offers traditional worship with expository sermons and opportunities for children's Bible study.

Warm and welcoming environmentcaring staffBible-based curriculum
Address
4205 Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 787-3372
Kingdom Kids II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
10014_b Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 788-9814
Riverland Hills Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews provided are for Riverland Hills Baptist Church, not the Riverland Hills Day School daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare
Address
201 Lake Murray Boulevard, Irmo, SC
Phone
(803) 798-2716
Westminster Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1715 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 798-4590
Good Hope Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1849 Carvar School Road, Cope, SC
Phone
(803) 531-9528
Penn Center P.A.C.E.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

This is not a daycare center but rather a historical museum and cultural site on Saint Helena Island dedicated to African American history and the Freedom movement. Visitors praise it as an educational destination with knowledgeable staff, beautiful grounds, and significant historical importance.

Knowledgeable and welcoming staffgorgeous groundsengaging tours and presentations
Address
17 & 25 Penn Center Circle, Saint Helena Island, SC
Phone
(843) 838-8559
Oxford Childrens Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Oxford Children's Academy receives universal praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-like environment with highly dedicated and compassionate staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, learning progress, and strong communication from teachers throughout the day. The facility is noted for its modern amenities, flexibility, safety measures, and quality care that makes parents feel confident leaving their children in the center's hands.

Caring and loving stafffamily-like environmentexcellent teacher-child relationships
Address
3887 Renee Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 236-2665
The Early Childhood Development And Literacy Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise this center for its small class sizes, attentive staff, and family-oriented approach. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending. Leadership and teachers are noted for going above and beyond to meet individual child needs.

Small class sizeslow teacher-to-student ratioscaring and patient staff
Address
106 Chanticleer Dr East, Conway, SC
Phone
(843) 349-2046
All Smiles Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

All Smiles Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the caring, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere created by owner Tonya Watkins. Parents highlight strong academics, individualized attention to children's needs, fresh meal preparation, diverse activities, and multiple program offerings including after-school and summer camps.

Attentive and caring staffclean facilityloving atmosphere
Address
1101 Albright Road, Rock Hill, SC
Phone
(704) 605-4419
His Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

HIS Day Care in Fountain Inn receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff (particularly Ms. Ruth, Ms. Ronnie, and Ms. Veronica) for creating a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive. One parent reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision leading to biting incidents, unclear closure policies, inflexible payment procedures, and poor communication during a legitimate emergency.

Caring and nurturing st
Address
615 Fairview Street, Fountain Inn, SC
Phone
(864) 201-4381
Pleasant Grove Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Pleasant Grove Academy is highly rated by families who appreciate the welcoming, loving environment and staff. Most reviews praise the facility as a great place, though the majority of feedback focuses on the church/worship aspects rather than daycare-specific services. One parent noted their child attended since 3 months old.

Welcoming and kind stafffamily-like atmospherebeautiful facility
Address
1333 Penderboro Road, Marion, SC
Phone
(843) 423-2096
Marion Baptist Child Care Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Marion Baptist Child Care Ministries is a church-based childcare center that parents praise for its welcoming, Christ-centered environment. Reviews highlight the community involvement, pastoral leadership, and staff quality. Parents report positive experiences with both the daycare services and worship activities.

welcoming staff and communityChrist-centered valuesactive in community
Address
106 South Main Street, Marion, SC
Phone
(843) 423-2562
Marlboro Co. School District - Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
215 Broad Street, Bennettsville, SC
Phone
(843) 479-5720
Palmetto Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Palmetto Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, strong academics, and Christian-based curriculum. Parents highlight the director Kim's 30+ years of experience and teacher Kodi's exceptional work preparing children for kindergarten. The facility is noted for its security features, daily communication via app, and welcoming environment that reduces separation anxiety.

Experienced and caring staffstrong acade
Address
858 Cedar Street, Rock Hill, SC
Phone
(803) 366-4500
Manning Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Manning Early Childhood Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising it as an excellent learning environment with caring staff. Parents highlight the school's protective approach to child safety and supportive atmosphere for growth and play.

Excellent learning environmentcaring staffchild safety and protection
Address
2759 Raccoon Road, Manning, SC
Phone
(803) 473-4744
Midway Baptist Church Weekday Ministry
Church Daycare
4.7

Parents consistently praise Midway Baptist Church Weekday Ministry as a welcoming and family-oriented facility. Staff are described as caring and friendly, with children enjoying their time at the center. The facility is noted for organizing engaging activities and events for families.

Caring and friendly stafffamily-like atmospherechild engagement
Address
154 Midway Road, Gaffney, SC
Phone
(864) 489-3906
Doodle Bugs Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews appear to be for a children's clothing boutique rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the store's selection of clothing, toys, and gifts, along with exceptional customer service and community involvement.

Wide selection of children's clothing and accessoriesfriendly and helpful staffcommunity involvement
Address
894 North Street, Bamberg, SC
Phone
(803) 245-2045
First Baptist Church Of Aiken Pre-School
Church Daycare
4.7

Parents praise First Baptist Church of Aiken Pre-School as a warm, welcoming spiritual community with strong leadership and numerous youth programs. The facility is described as family-oriented with a personal touch despite its large size. One parent noted social cliquishness based on sports team preferences.

Caring and spiritual leadershipwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong youth programs (VBS
Address
120 Chesterfield Street., Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 648-5476
Children'S Place INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Children's Place Inc. is a therapeutic daycare center in Aiken, SC that parents consistently praise for its specialized support and professional staff. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's development, communication, and behavior, along with comprehensive services including speech therapy, play therapy, and parenting classes. The center is noted as the only therapeutic childcare facility in the CSRA region.

Professional and caring stafftherapeutic services (speech therapyplay therapy)
Address
310 Barnwell Avenue Ne, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 641-4144
West Pelzer Baptist Church Ccc
Church Daycare
4.7

West Pelzer Baptist Church CCC receives consistently high ratings from visitors who praise the welcoming community atmosphere. Parents and attendees highlight the friendly membership and quality of the pastoral messages. The facility is described as a great place for worship and fellowship.

Friendly and loving communitywelcoming membershipgood pastoral messages
Address
29 Main Street, Pelzer, SC
Phone
(864) 947-9721
The Chalkboard Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Chalkboard Preschool receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and excited to attend, with many noting the strong sense of community and family among staff and families. The calm, welcoming classroom atmosphere and low teacher turnover are frequently highlighted as standout features.

caring and attentive teacherslow staff turnoversafe and clean environment
Address
1254 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, SC
Phone
(843) 572-1783
The Children'S Center At Citadel Square
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Note: The reviews provided are for Citadel Square Church, not The Children's Center at Citadel Square daycare. Reviews praise the church's biblical teaching, welcoming atmosphere, and sense of community. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

Welcoming congregationquality biblical sermonsstrong leadership
Address
328 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 723-2186
Northside Baptist Church Day Care Center
Church Daycare
4.7

Northside Baptist Church Day Care Center is praised by parents as a welcoming, Christ-centered facility offering religious education and community. Parents highlight the biblical preaching, uplifting music, and family-oriented environment. The facility serves children from age 2 through 12th grade and includes Wednesday night Awana programs during the school year.

welcoming communitybiblical preachingChrist-centered education
Address
7800 Northside Drive, North Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 797-2690
North Charleston Methodist Church Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.7

Parents praise the daycare for having caring, loving teachers who genuinely care for their children. The facility is described as welcoming and is part of a larger Methodist church community that offers various programs and services.

Loving and caring teacherswelcoming environmentbeautiful sanctuary
Address
1125 E. Montague Avenue, Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 744-7153
Children'S Nook II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Frog Academy for its curriculum-based instruction, attentive staff, and educational activities that go beyond basic childcare. Children show measurable academic progress and enthusiasm for attending, with parents appreciating daily photo/video updates and strong communication from the center.

Curriculum-based learningSTEM activitiescreative work
Address
2761 Tricom Street, Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 797-2900
Trinity Baptist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Trinity Baptist Preschool in Seneca receives consistently high praise from parents and church members. Reviews highlight the caring staff, engaging educational programs, and welcoming environment that supports children's development and learning.

Excellent staffclean facilitiesengaging activities and field trips
Address
504 S. Oak Street, Seneca, SC
Phone
(864) 882-0285
Good Shepherd School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Good Shepherd School receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, attentive staff and small class sizes that allow children to thrive. Parents report their children are happy, excited to attend daily, and receiving strong academic and developmental support in a Christian-based environment. Communication through the app and frequent updates throughout the day give parents peace of mind.

Small class sizeshigh teacher-to-student ratiosattentive and caring staff
Address
10290 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 875-8722
St Anthony Of Padua
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Note: Reviews appear to be for St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, loving community atmosphere, vibrant faith experience, and exceptional leadership of Father Patrick.

Warm and welcoming culturediverse multi-ethnic communityinspirational homilies and music
Address
311 Gower St, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 271-0167
Cadence Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Cadence Academy Preschool in Greenville receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and quality educational curriculum. Parents report significant improvements in their children's behavior, engagement, and school readiness, with many noting their children are excited to attend and reluctant to leave.

Caring and attentive staffhands-on directors with open-door policyhigh-quality curriculum with visible learning outcomes
Address
8596 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 627-0062

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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.