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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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Global Invest Group @ Irmo Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Global Invest Group @ Irmo Academy for its caring, professional staff and clean, organized facilities under new management. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, staff who treat children with genuine affection, and successful integration of shy or anxious children. The facility has made noticeable improvements and maintains safe transportation practices.

Caring and compassionate staffprofessional management under new leadershipclean and organized facility
Address
7624 Woodrow Street, Irmo, SC
Phone
(803) 781-4889
Geer Memorial Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Geer Memorial Child Development Center has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational quality, and director Cheryl Banks' leadership, with children showing strong academic and behavioral development. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, safety issues with biting incidents, feeding schedule neglect, and unresponsive management to complaints.

Caring and compassionate teachersstrong educational curriculumchildren learn academics quickly
Address
911 South Fifth Street, Easley, SC
Phone
(864) 859-9844
My House Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

My House Day Care receives mostly positive reviews praising loving, attentive teachers and a secure, home-like environment. However, some parents report significant concerns about inconsistent care quality, staff turnover, leadership responsiveness, and handling of behavioral issues.

Caring and loving teacherssecure facilitychild development and milestone achievement
Address
1197 Hwy 417, Moore, SC
Phone
(864) 587-9000
Bright Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
416 S. Wise Drive, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 773-4300
Crayons 2 Computers
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Crayons 2 Computers receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's compassion, attentiveness, and family-oriented approach. Parents highlight daily photo updates, engagement in learning and play, and strong communication. One negative review disputes enforcement of arrival time policies.

Patient and attentive staffdaily photo updatesbalanced learning and play time
Address
428-G Hyatt Street, Gaffney, SC
Phone
(864) 488-2223
Robins Nest Children'S Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Robins Nest has received mixed reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, loving environment, and Christian values. However, two parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns including a child abuse allegation (later proven false), high staff turnover, inconsistent care practices, and inadequate hygiene standards.

caring and loving staffchildren enjoy attendingChristian-based curriculum
Address
650 Frink Street, Cayce, SC
Phone
(803) 796-0022
Nana'S Little Elephant Cdc/Phase 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
2601 River Drive, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 252-3113
Kids Unlimited Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1911 Golden Street, Newberry, SC
Phone
(803) 276-8616
Small World Of Easley
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Small World of Easley receives mixed reviews. Several long-term parents praise the owner Mrs. Carolyn and staff as caring, communicative, and going above and beyond in childcare. However, other parents report concerns about staff behavior, parenting judgment from the owner, and difficulty accommodating children with behavioral challenges.

Experienced and kind-hearted staffstrong communication with parentsactivities and adventures for children
Address
601 Brushy Creek Road, Easley, SC
Phone
(864) 855-4851
Orangeburg First Baptist Church Child Dev. Center
Church Daycare
3.8
Address
2865 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, SC
Phone
(803) 533-1311
Megiddo Kidstation
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1461 Gregg Highway Nw, Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 392-7062
Kinder Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Kinder Academy LLC as an excellent daycare with caring, attentive staff and a clean learning environment. Children show measurable progress in development and vocabulary, and families report their children are excited and happy to attend. The facility is noted for quality meals, educational activities, and staff who treat children with genuine care and kindness.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitychild development and learning progress
Address
302 S. Beltline Blvd., Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 738-1471
The Playhouse Learning And Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
544 Corbin Road, Honea Path, SC
Phone
(864) 369-2900
Coastal Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Coastal Kids Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families but serious concerns from departing parents. The facility is commended for caring staff, educational programs, and app-based communication, but criticized for staff treatment, facility maintenance, and handling of challenging children.

Caring and dedicated staffeducational activities and programsdaily app updates for parents
Address
1005 Tanner Ford Blvd., Suite 203, Hanahan, SC
Phone
(843) 793-3576
Mossy Oaks Kindergarten Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2218 Mossy Oaks Road, Beaufort, SC
Phone
(843) 524-5307
Wee Care Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
641 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC
Phone
(843) 525-9344
Nia Infant And Toddler Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2004 & 2007 Helm Avenue, North Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 746-9377
Kids Korner
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
119 Windsor Street, Westminster, SC
Phone
(864) 647-0639
Miles Road Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
816 Miles Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 873-7813
Prosperity Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
528 Cartersville Hwy., Lamar, SC
Phone
(843) 326-8842
Sunshine House '9
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Sunshine House in Greenville receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong educational activities, and secure facility with code-locked doors and camera monitoring. Directors Juanita and Hannah are frequently commended for their leadership, open communication, and staff development. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety, learning progress, and overall happiness at the center.

Secure facility with code-locked doors and camera monitoringattentive and caring staffstrong educational curriculum and learning outcomes
Address
6900 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 294-0332
Pleasant Valley Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
26 Sherman Lane, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 277-8999
Unique Kidz At Davis Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Unique Kidz at Davis Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise owner Ms. Gloria and staff for exceptional care, teaching, and going above and beyond for children and families. However, a smaller group of parents report safety and cleanliness concerns, poor customer service, inadequate staffing, and lack of transparency about illness in the facility.

Caring and compassionate staffstrong child development and learningowner goes above and beyond
Address
20 Theresa Drive, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 277-7763
Primrose School Of Greenville
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Primrose School of Greenville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, well-maintained facilities, and individualized attention their children receive. One parent noted the program has become stale and may lack value compared to alternatives.

caring and attentive staffwell-maintained buildingengaging learning activities
Address
404 Houston St, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 370-8118
Margaret A Sherred Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
510 Old Agusta Rd, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 236-0151
St Paul Christian Child Care Center
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
1629 West Palmetto Street, Florence, SC
Phone
(843) 662-8085
Claridy Funland Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Claridy Funland DCC receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, who praise the staff's care, cleanliness, developmental support, and family-like treatment of children. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about facility cleanliness, health monitoring, and feeding practices. The facility shows a stark divide in parent experiences.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitydevelopmental milestones support
Address
156 Williamson Road, Longs, SC
Phone
(843) 399-2614
Anchor'S Away Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Anchor's Away CDC receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise staff patience, activities, and the drop-in program, while negative reviews cite poor communication, inadequate staffing, behavioral mishandling, and administrative issues including billing disputes and account release refusal.

Patient and caring staffengaging activities and drop-in program optionspositive long-term reputation with some families
Address
201 B Green Village Road, Little River, SC
Phone
(843) 390-5673
School A Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1639 Dunn Short Cut Rd, Conway, SC
Phone
(843) 236-5683
First Baptist Church Day Care
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
1201 Broad Street, Camden, SC
Phone
(803) 432-9069

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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.