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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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Legacy Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Legacy Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, warm staff and family-like environment. Parents emphasize strong communication, safety, learning outcomes, and enrichment activities like music and Spanish classes. The center's NAEYC accreditation and genuine teacher-child relationships are frequently mentioned as key factors in their satisfaction.

Caring and warm staffStrong parent-teacher communicationSafe environment
Address
211 Feaster Road, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 288-4403
Rilla Rin Schoolette
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
1202 West Poinsett Street, Greer, SC
Phone
(864) 877-7102
Buncombe Street Umc Trinity Campus Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews are about Buncombe Street UMC Trinity Campus, a church facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming community, multiple service options, and spiritual programs, but do not address childcare services or daycare operations.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitiesmultiple service times
Address
2703 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 235-1484
Celebration Christian Academy/Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Celebration Christian Academy/Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the facility for multiple years. Parents highlight the loving, attentive care provided by staff, the Bible-based curriculum, safe environment, and reasonable pricing. Many families express strong satisfaction with both the daycare services and the affiliated church community.

Loving and attentive staffBible-based educationsafe environment
Address
1441 Jonesville Road, Simpsonville, SC
Phone
(864) 688-2900
The Sawgrass School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Sawgrass School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, structured curriculum, and convenient location. Parents report their children thrive at the center and appreciate the responsive communication and reasonable pricing. One parent reported being asked to withdraw their child after 4 days due to behavioral concerns.

caring and responsive staffstructured curriculumconvenient location
Address
263 Commerce Dr, Suite 206, Pawleys Island, SC
Phone
(843) 235-2801
First Presbyterian Child Development Center
Church Daycare
4.7

First Presbyterian Child Development Center in Florence, South Carolina receives consistently high praise from parents and visitors. Parents highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere, quality programs including Camp Winshape and yoga, and outstanding staff members. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited to attend.

Warm and friendly environmentexcellent Christmas and theatrical programspositive and encouraging staff
Address
700 Park Avenue, Florence, SC
Phone
(843) 799-1263
Langston Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

This appears to be a church, not a daycare center. The reviews are for Langston Baptist Church in Conway, South Carolina, and describe positive experiences with worship services, community programs, and pastoral leadership rather than childcare services.

Welcoming atmospherestrong community involvementquality preaching and teaching
Address
763 Hwy 905, Conway, SC
Phone
(843) 365-1435
Mt Nebo Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

MT Nebo Child Care Center is a church-based facility in Loris, South Carolina with mostly positive feedback. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and note their children are excited and comfortable with staff and peers. One parent expressed a desire for improved communication with other families.

Nice atmospherewelcoming environmentcaring teachers
Address
337 Flagpatch Road, Loris, SC
Phone
(843) 756-3539
St. John'S Umc Child Care Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

St. John's UMC Child Care Ministries receives consistently positive feedback with parents praising the staff and welcoming atmosphere. One parent specifically highlighted the daycare as amazing with staff that both parent and child love. Most reviews focus on the church community aspects, with positive mentions of worship experience and programs.

Amazing staffwelcoming environmentfriendly people
Address
45 Roseborough Road, Lugoff, SC
Phone
(803) 438-2365
Field Of Dreams At Edgewater
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Field of Dreams at Edgewater receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Reviews highlight warm, caring staff who know children by name, strong communication with parents, and a safe, well-organized facility. Parents report feeling at ease leaving their children in the center's care.

Friendly and welcoming staffexcellent communication through app and live camera feedssafe environment
Address
1080 Edgewater Corp Parkway, Fort Mill, SC
Phone
(803) 547-0900
Mside Weekday Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews appear to be for Morningside Baptist Church, not a daycare preschool center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming community, biblical preaching, and quality music programs, but do not contain information relevant to evaluating MSIDE WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL as a childcare facility.

Friendly and welcoming communitypassionate pastorbiblical teaching
Address
897 S Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC
Phone
(864) 585-5424
This Is My Child Center For Child Development And Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

This Is My Child Center for Child Development and Education in Lyman, SC receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and compassionate staff, clean facility, and the center's role as a community resource that extends support beyond childcare to help families with various needs including bills, food assistance, and GED programs.

Attentive and amazing staffclean facility in good conditioncompassionate and understanding caregivers
Address
84 Groce Road, Lyman, SC
Phone
(864) 439-7760
Growing Minds Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Growing Minds Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, strong educational programs, and excellent communication. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, including language acquisition, potty training, and academic readiness. The facility is described as clean, professional, and treating families like their own.

Caring and patient staffstrong academic instructiondaily photo and progress updat
Address
985 Old Georgia Road, Moore, SC
Phone
(864) 327-9667
Country Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Country Day School in Greer receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the clean, colorful facility, caring and experienced staff, creative activities, and special events like fall festivals and winter dances. Children reportedly enjoy attending and form strong connections with teachers.

Clean and well-maintained facilitycolorful and kid-friendly decorcreative arts and crafts activities
Address
13586 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, SC
Phone
(864) 879-7498
Mon-Aetna Baptist Church Cec
Church Daycare
4.7

Mon-Aetna Baptist Church CEC is highly rated by parents for its caring staff and educational approach. Parents praise the facility for making children feel loved and protected while teaching pre-K skills and Christian values. The center uses Brightwheel for daily communication and parents appreciate the staff's commitment to child development and community involvement.

Friendly and helpful staffchild feels loved and protectedgood pre-K education
Address
1431b Lockhart Hwy, Union, SC
Phone
(864) 427-2017
Hilton Head Island Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

This facility is consistently praised as an exceptional recreation center with outstanding amenities and programs for both children and adults. Parents highlight its cleanliness, modern equipment, diverse facilities, and knowledgeable staff that create a welcoming community environment.

Excellent facilities and cleanlinesscomprehensive sports programs and courtsmodern fitness equipment
Address
20 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone
(843) 681-7273
The Honeytree Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
2202 First Blvd, Beaufort, SC
Phone
(843) 524-9610
Carousel Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Carousel Early Childhood Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and educational approach. Parents highlight the facility's strong security measures, open-door policy, developmental focus, and family-like atmosphere. Multiple long-term families report satisfaction with their children's learning and development.

experienced and caring staffsecure entry/exit system with coded doors and app-based check-inonline payment
Address
1083 Jenkins Road, Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 763-2378
Harper'S Christian Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Harper's Christian Day Care for its caring, Christian-focused environment and experienced staff. Children show significant developmental progress, and parents appreciate daily communication and updates. The center is noted as affordable, well-organized, and effective in preparing children for kindergarten.

Caring and attentive staffChristian values and daily prayerstrong child development and learning outcomes
Address
1219 Hobart Avenue, Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 769-6777
Creative Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
430 Bausket Street, Edgefield, SC
Phone
(803) 637-5256
Calvary Christian Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Calvary Christian Day Care for its caring, well-trained staff who treat children with genuine love and attention. The facility offers strong security measures, multiple age-appropriate playgrounds, competitive pricing, and a Christian-based curriculum. Families report feeling confident in their children's care and describe the environment as a welcoming, faith-centered community.

Loving and attentive staffwell-trained teachersChristian curriculum
Address
1722 West Main Street, Lexington, SC
Phone
(803) 359-2974
Chapin Baptist Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Chapin Baptist Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and Christian environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, engaging activities, and noticeable child development progress.

Friendly and welcoming staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsengaging activities and field trips
Address
950 Old Lexington Highway, Chapin, SC
Phone
(803) 345-1156
Grace Baptist Church Day Care
Church Daycare
4.7

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 community
Address
416 Denham Avenue, West Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 739-1207
Harmony School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Harmony School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and strong academic and social development outcomes for children. However, one parent reported a significant communication breakdown regarding their child's adjustment issues, citing lack of transparency and an impersonal dismissal via email without prior discussion.

Kind and caring teachersresponsive administrationwelcoming environment
Address
3737 Covenant Road, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 787-1899
Incarnation Lutheran Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews praise the church's childcare program for exceptional teaching quality and child protection. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere and engaging environment. The facility is also noted for hosting well-received community events like Oktoberfest.

Amazing teachersexcellent learning experienceschild safety and protection
Address
3005 Devine Street, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 256-7456
Spring Valley Baptist Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Spring Valley Baptist Church Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, who praise the Christ-centered curriculum, warm and welcoming staff, and strong relationships teachers build with children. Parents consistently highlight the caring environment, spiritual growth opportunities, and safe, secure facilities. The facility is commended for its animal-themed decor and overall quality of early childhood education.

Christ-centered curriculumcaring an
Address
91 Polo Road, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 736-7710
Kathwood Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Kathwood is a religious facility in Columbia, South Carolina, that parents describe as a welcoming and inclusive Baptist church community. Reviews emphasize the friendly atmosphere, strong sense of family, quality fellowship programs, and meaningful pastoral leadership. One parent noted their son attended preschool there in the early 1980s.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentfriendly staff and congregationstrong sense of community and family
Address
4900 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 787-6546
Playhouse Pals Of The Carolinas
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Playhouse Pals of the Carolinas receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional staff care, smooth transitions for children, and strong leadership. Parents highlight the facility's welcoming environment, personalized attention to individual child needs, and family-like atmosphere. The center serves infants through school-age children and has maintained long-term family relationships.

caring and patient staffsmooth child adjustmentwelcoming leadersh
Address
927 Anderson Drive, Liberty, SC
Phone
(864) 843-3982
Clemson Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.7

Clemson Head Start receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and compassionate staff, particularly highlighting individual teachers' dedication to children with behavioral challenges. The facility is noted as a quality, affordable non-profit option with programs for children of various ages.

Caring and loving staffteachers dedicated to individual childrenfree programs
Address
644 Old Greenville Hwy, Clemson, SC
Phone
(864) 654-0790
Circle Of Friends
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Circle of Friends in Greenville, SC receives consistently high praise with a 5/5 average rating across all reviews. Parents and community members highlight the welcoming atmosphere, professional staff, and comprehensive community programs offered. The center is recognized for its dedication to serving youth, families, and seniors in the Upstate area.

Exceptional staff leadershipwelcoming atmosphereprofessional and friendly personnel
Address
6 Dunean Street, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 467-3882

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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.