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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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Small Wonders Preschool And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Small Wonders Preschool and Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the owner's exceptional commitment to the children's wellbeing and report strong relationships between staff and students. One negative review was submitted without details.

caring and attentive staffbeautiful playgroundowner goes above and beyond
Address
3758 Pampas Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 808-9602
Adora Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Adora Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff, individualized child care, and a nurturing environment. Parents appreciate the clean facilities, nutritious meals, engaging activities, and real-time communication through the app. Multiple parents report their children are happy, thriving, and developing strong skills across academic and social-emotional domains.

Warm and caring staffpersonalized attention to eac
Address
2825 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC
Phone
(864) 382-1833
Victory In Learning Child Care Academy Sc INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
630 Southport Rd., Roebuck, SC
Phone
(864) 574-3323
Creative Kids Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Creative Kids Child Development Center receives consistently excellent reviews with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, professional staff led by owner Ms. Tracy, noting their children feel loved, safe, and are making significant developmental progress. The center is recommended for its nurturing environment, open communication, cleanliness, and engaging learning activities.

Warm and nurturing staffprofessional carechild development focus
Address
1440 Short Cut Road, Cross, SC
Phone
(843) 830-3541
Grace United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
4.5

This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews focus on the church community and worship experience rather than childcare services. Parents praise the loving Christian environment and staff.

Loving Christian communitywelcoming peoplegood staff
Address
201 South Church Street, Union, SC
Phone
(864) 427-0996
Beansprout Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Beansprout Academy receives universal praise from parents who emphasize the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Parents consistently highlight the organic meal options, frequent daily updates, and enriching extracurricular activities like gymnastics, soccer, and music. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and family-focused with strong communication and an accessible director.

Caring and attentive stafforganic meals and snacksdaily photo and activity updates via Tadpoles app
Address
3070 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, SC
Phone
(803) 548-2326
Village Montessori And Preparatory School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Village Montessori for excellent care, nurturing environment, and strong communication. Children show significant developmental progress across all age groups, from infants through kindergarten. Staff are described as loving, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's learning and wellbeing.

Montessori curriculumclean and safe facilitiesspacious classrooms
Address
1525 Onyx Ridge, Fort Mill, SC
Phone
(803) 462-5288
Creative Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Creative Kids for exceptional staff care, teacher stability, and creating a family-like environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the dedication of individual teachers and management, with children showing strong development and emotional attachment to the facility. Families report smooth transitions and high satisfaction across multiple age groups.

Staff treats children like their ownteacher consistency and low turnoverindividual teacher recognition and attentiveness
Address
1027 Broomsedge Dr., Clover, SC
Phone
(803) 831-8229
Open Arms Child Support Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
236 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC
Phone
(803) 327-3471
The Diamond Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise The Diamond Child Development Center for its caring, passionate staff and Christian-based educational approach. Children develop academically and socially while learning biblical principles, with parents noting their kids are well-prepared for kindergarten and beyond. Families report feeling confident in the facility's cleanliness, safety, and nurturing environment.

Caring and passionate staffChristian/biblical teachingstrong academic preparation
Address
104 C Webber Road, Gaffney, SC
Phone
(864) 487-7890
Loving And Learning Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
209 N. Shelby, Blacksburg, SC
Phone
(864) 839-4333
A World Of Kids Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

A World of Kids Day Care in Chester, South Carolina receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's professionalism, educational quality, and child development outcomes. However, one serious allegation from several years ago describes a staff member physically striking a child, with the parent citing missing camera footage and unresolved concerns.

Friendly and professional staffclean and safe environmentwell-structured daily routines
Address
836 Elks Road, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 581-6964
Creative Beginnings Two Child Care & Ec LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Creative Beginnings is highly praised by parents for its caring, experienced staff led by director Sarah, with children ranging from infants to pre-K. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged in developmentally appropriate activities, and treated like family members. The center is flexible with scheduling and policies while maintaining high standards for child safety and development.

Loving and patient teachersclean and engaging classroomsdev
Address
227 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Saint Helena Island, SC
Phone
(843) 838-5683
Preschool Playhouse LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
5750-B Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 718-3431
Creative Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Creative Beginnings is highly praised by parents for its caring, experienced staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children are happy, developmentally supported, and engaged through hands-on, creative activities. The school is noted for its flexibility, open-door policy, and developmental (rather than age-based) classroom divisions.

loving and caring teachersclean and engaging classroomsstrong child development outcomes
Address
1811 Paulette Drive Suites A-F, Johns Island, SC
Phone
(843) 559-4349
Miss Aimee'S INC. Dba Sullivans Island Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1856 Middle Street, Sullivans Island, SC
Phone
(843) 883-9162
C.A.R.E. Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

C.A.R.E. Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and developmental progress of their children. Parents highlight the director Ms. Brown's leadership, personalized attention to individual needs including special accommodations, and the warm, family-like environment. The facility is noted for its daily reporting, age-appropriate activities, and commitment to building lasting relationships with families.

Address
2507 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 277-2177
Upstate Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Upstate Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, and safe environment. Parents report their children enjoy attending and highlight the owner's accommodating approach. One dissenting review cited unfriendly staff, lack of breakfast service, and high cost relative to offerings.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong safety measures
Address
905 E. Main St., Walhalla, SC
Phone
(864) 638-6800
St. Mark Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

St. Mark Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and engaged staff, quality developmental programming, strong communication, and flexibility in accommodating family needs. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction across all age groups from infants through after-school care.

Caring and engaged teachersresponsive director leadershipclean facility
Address
616 Quincy Road, Seneca, SC
Phone
(864) 882-0333
In God'S Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise In God's Care Learning Center for its loving, attentive staff and safe, clean environment. The facility is noted for combining quality education with Christian values and fostering children's academic, social, and emotional development. Multiple reviewers highlight owner Ms. Sonia Greene's leadership and the staff's individual dedication to each child's growth.

Loving and patient staffclean facilitychild safety prioritized
Address
5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., Suite 142/143, North Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 207-3333
Curious Minds Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
323 Academy Road, Saint George, SC
Phone
(843) 563-3173
Little Treasures Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1612 Commerce Drive, Dillon, SC
Phone
(843) 774-8102
The Learning Vine
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise The Learning Vine for its caring, professional staff and clean, safe environment. The director and teachers are highlighted as genuinely loving their work and building strong relationships with both children and families. Parents report significant improvements since new management took over and express high satisfaction with their children's happiness and development.

Caring and nurturing staffclean and safe environmentprofessional management
Address
101 Overland Drive, Greenwood, SC
Phone
(864) 229-0000
Minds In Motion Leaning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Minds in Motion Learning Center in Greer, SC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and supportive environment. Parents report significant improvements in their children's social skills, confidence, and overall development. The center offers enrichment activities including music, yoga, soccer, and Spanish.

Caring and attentive staffsupportive environmentchild development and socialization improvements
Address
2106 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer, SC
Phone
(864) 244-0405
A Child'S Haven INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

A Child's Haven is a therapeutic childcare center in Greenville, SC specializing in serving children with trauma, developmental delays, and emotional/behavioral challenges. Parents consistently praise the compassionate, professional staff and the significant progress their children make, with many reporting successful transitions to mainstream schools. The facility provides services at no cost to families through Medicaid for children newborn through 4 years old.

Skilled and compassionate stafftherapeutic support and resourcesemotional and behavioral progress for children
Address
20 Martin Drive, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 298-0025
Florence Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Florence Family YMCA is a highly-rated family facility offering daycare services alongside swimming, fitness classes, and recreational activities. Parents consistently praise the welcoming staff, clean facility, and variety of programs for children and adults. The daycare staff effectively manages children while parents use other facility amenities.

Friendly and engaging staffclean and well-maintained facilityexcellent swimming pools and programs
Address
1700 Rutherford Road, Florence, SC
Phone
(843) 665-1234
Sugar Bear Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
3175 Tall Oaks Dr., Florence, SC
Phone
(843) 407-5843
S.O.S. Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1534 Grainger Road, Conway, SC
Phone
(843) 488-5437
Palmetto Preschool And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Palmetto Preschool for exceptional teacher care, child development, and a safe, clean learning environment. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong parent-teacher relationships and children's enthusiasm for attending. Parents report confidence in the quality of care from infancy through pre-kindergarten.

Caring and dedicated teachersclean facilitiesstrong curriculum and developmental engagement
Address
3021 Fred Nash Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 293-1725
Ocean View Baptist Teach-Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

These reviews are not about the daycare's childcare services, but rather about the church's worship services and facilities. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality of music and preaching, and hospitable staff across multiple Sunday services.

Welcoming and hospitable staffexcellent music and worship teamstrong preaching and Bible teaching
Address
7300 North Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 449-6220

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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.