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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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Little Folks Of Fourth Cdc/ Fourth Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
4.4

Little Folks of Fourth CDC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the preschool staff and the welcoming church community. The facility is consistently described as warm, friendly, and well-led. One reviewer expressed a negative sentiment without elaboration.

wonderful preschool staffwarm and friendly atmospheregreat pastors and leadership
Address
703 E. Washington Street, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 235-1754
Park Place Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Park Place Children's Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and owner Cindy for creating a nurturing, safe environment. Parents highlight the quality of teachers, enriching activities, accommodating meal preparations (including allergy-friendly options), and the school's responsiveness to developmental concerns and special needs.

Caring and dedicated teachersowner actively involved and responsivesafe and clean facility
Address
205 Batesville Road, Simpsonville, SC
Phone
(864) 270-5910
Rubye H Jones Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.4

RUBYE H JONES HEAD START is a community center in Greenville that has been serving the area for nearly a century. Reviews highlight excellent staff, friendly service, well-maintained facilities, and a variety of programs for multiple age groups and community needs. Parents and visitors consistently praise the center's commitment to the community and quality of its services.

Friendly and helpful staffwell-maintained facilitiesvariety of programs (line dancing classes
Address
40 John Mccarroll Way, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 520-8097
Primrose School Of Simpsonville At Five Forks
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, competent staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the clean facilities, thoughtful curriculum, excellent communication, and genuine dedication of teachers to each child's development. Families report their children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

Clean and well-maintained facilityengaged and caring stafflow staff turnover
Address
2255 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC
Phone
(864) 729-8811
Live Love Grow Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Live Love Grow Learning Center in Florence, SC receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the staff's care and friendliness. Parents report noticeable developmental progress in their children and appreciate the family-like atmosphere and extended hours. One negative review cited staff issues despite complimenting the owner.

caring and helpful staffnoticeable child developmentfamily-like treatment
Address
1705 S Irby Street, Florence, SC
Phone
(843) 669-2002
Surfside Methodist Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Note: Reviews appear to be for Surfside Methodist Church rather than the daycare center. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, strong community, and active ministry programs. The facility is described as beautiful with friendly pastors and engaged members.

Welcoming and friendly environmentstrong community engagementactive volunteer and mission programs
Address
800 13th Avenue North, Surfside Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 238-2734
Kids Paradise Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Kids Paradise CDC for providing excellent, caring childcare in a clean, safe environment. Staff members are described as professional, friendly, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing and development. Owners are noted for being flexible and responsive to parent needs.

Caring and professional staffclean facilityreasonable pricing
Address
4716 Hwy 17 Bypass South, Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 293-7529
Early Learning Center At Park Hills
Before or After School Daycare
4.4
Address
301 Crescent Ave, Spartanburg, SC
Phone
(864) 594-4465
Sunshine House '10
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

SUNSHINE HOUSE '10 in Spartanburg receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, nurturing environment; strong leadership from director Mrs. Carol and Mrs. Becky; and exceptional teacher-student relationships that prepare children well for kindergarten.

Loving and compassionate staffstrong leadershipexceptional kindergarten preparation
Address
3030 Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC
Phone
(864) 574-1013
First Presbyterian Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

First Presbyterian Day School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise its Reggio Emilia-inspired, child-centered approach to early childhood education. Parents consistently highlight the school's ability to meet each child's developmental needs, foster a love of learning, and prepare children for kindergarten success. The staff is described as supportive, caring, and passionate about nurturing the whole child.

Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculumindividualized developmental approachhands-on learning through play
Address
540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone
(843) 681-3695
Cadence Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy Preschool for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and excellent staff leadership, particularly under the current director. Children are reported to be happy, comfortable, and learning significantly, with families feeling confident in the quality of care provided.

Caring and attentive director and staffclean facilityengaging activities and events
Address
891 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC
Phone
(843) 849-0051
Smart Start Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Smart Start Academy for its caring, engaged staff who know children by name and focus on educational activities. Multiple reviewers highlight the family-like atmosphere, strong communication through daily updates, and visible developmental progress their children have made.

Caring and nurturing staffeducational focus with hands-on learning activitiesexcellent communication and daily photos
Address
10115 Farrow Road, Blythewood, SC
Phone
(803) 786-4948
Berea Friendship United Methodist
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise the staff as friendly, caring, and loving with positive developmental outcomes for children. Most families report their children enjoyed attending and benefited from the program. One parent noted there are better daycare options available elsewhere.

Friendly and loving staffchildren eager to attendgood developmental progress
Address
8001 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 294-7969
Classy Kids Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
911 W. Georgia Rd., Simpsonville, SC
Phone
(864) 228-3663
Ebenezer Baptist Church Weekday Ministry
Church Daycare
4.4
Address
524 South Ebenezer Road, Florence, SC
Phone
(843) 664-9699
Cadence Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy Preschool for its organized system, caring and dedicated staff, and positive impact on child development. Children show significant improvements in social skills, behavior, and learning, with parents reporting high comfort levels and satisfaction with the facility.

Organized systemstaff genuinely cares about children and parentschildren adapt well to classroom settings
Address
2401 Discovery Lane, Surfside Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 650-5500
Early Learning Center Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
301 Crescent Ave, Spartanburg, SC
Phone
(864) 596-8448
Classy Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
914 East White Street, Rock Hill, SC
Phone
(803) 324-3100
Carolina Kids Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Carolina Kids Child Development Center in Rock Hill receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight excellent staff care, quality curriculum, nutritious meals, strong communication, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children have thrived developmentally and feel secure in the facility's care.

Caring and professional staffquality curriculum and educational preparationhealthy and appealing meals
Address
2331 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC
Phone
(803) 325-7711
Corinth Christian Edu-Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
190 Corinth Road, Gaffney, SC
Phone
(864) 487-5515
First Baptist Church Weekday Education
Church Daycare
4.4

First Baptist Church Weekday Education receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming, family-oriented environment and quality of care. Parents highlight the dedicated teachers who genuinely care for children's wellbeing and the overall peaceful, nurturing atmosphere. The facility is recommended for its Mother's Day Out and preschool programs.

Welcoming and non-judgmental communityteachers who genuinely care and go above and beyondfamily-like atmosphere
Address
602 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC
Phone
(803) 279-6370
Kids' Stuff Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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 environment
Address
813 Springdale Road, West Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 794-8028
Saint John Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Saint John Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising strong academics, Christian values, attentive staff, and children's developmental progress. One parent reported significant concerns about frequent facility closures, questionable fever screening practices, and inflexible field trip policies that disrupted work schedules.

Strong academic curriculumChristian/biblical foundationSpanish and sign language instruction
Address
3404 Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 256-8542
Play Pals Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1246 Dothan Road, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 798-3535
Montessori Early Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Montessori Early Learning Center is highly praised by parents for its dedicated staff, strong Montessori methodology, and nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence and personal development. Parents consistently report that their children thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally, with many noting accelerated academic progress and a genuine love of learning. The school is described as a foundational investment in their children's education and future success.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong Montessori curriculumaccelerated academic development
Address
1101 Balsam Road, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 772-2262
Footprints Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
805 William Hardin Road, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 401-5422
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (now Summerville KinderCare) for its caring staff, positive learning environment, and strong academic preparation. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress. The facility is well-organized with good communication through a parent app and engaging activities.

Caring and dedicated staff with low turnoverchildren excited to attendstrong academic foundation (letters
Address
2464 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 285-8931
Playful Cubs Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Playful Cubs Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the staff's dedication, nurturing care, curriculum quality, and inclusive environment. The facility is noted for accommodating special needs, maintaining flexible hours, and providing ample meals throughout the day. However, a small number of negative reviews cite concerns about careless mistakes and questioned financial priorities.

Dedicated and hands-on ownershipprofessional staffinclusive and welcoming environment
Address
3412 Filbert Highway, Clover, SC
Phone
(716) 803-2379
J.K.S. Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
180 S Pike East, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 775-6532
Wedgefield University For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
6220 Wedgefield Road, Wedgefield, SC
Phone
(803) 494-3887

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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.