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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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A Child'S World
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3391 Hwy 51, Fort Mill, SC
Phone
(803) 548-2066
York Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3
Address
37 Pinckney Street, York, SC
Phone
(803) 684-2093
Little Angels Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
323 Providence Road, Gaffney, SC
Phone
(864) 489-0090
Little Friends Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1831 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC
Phone
(864) 206-0041
Family Affair Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Family Affair Child Care receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and supervision alongside praise for certain staff members. Parents report serious issues including inadequate child supervision leading to injuries, poor organization, and harsh discipline practices, while others commend specific teachers and caregivers for their dedication and care.

Dedicated and caring staff in certain rooms (particularly 4K teacher and infant care staff member Brenda)outdoor play and field trips during summerowner willing to work with families on financial situations
Address
1115 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC
Phone
(803) 278-0988
Little New Steps/ Allendale County Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3896 Bluff Rd., Allendale, SC
Phone
(803) 584-4072
The Little Brown School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
802 15th Street, Port Royal, SC
Phone
(843) 521-4888
Sissy'S Little Rascals Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
44 Begonia Street, Barnwell, SC
Phone
(803) 259-2002
Posh Tots LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1617 Second Loop Road, Florence, SC
Phone
(843) 407-4188
Child Development Center @ A. E. Rush
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1201 East Ashby Road, Quinby, SC
Phone
(843) 664-4156
Blaney Baptist Church Day Care
Church Daycare
3
Address
1400 Blaney Road, Elgin, SC
Phone
(803) 438-1459
Palmetto Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2838 Hwy. 56, Pauline, SC
Phone
(864) 426-5120
Abbeville Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
706 Carolina Circle, Abbeville, SC
Phone
(864) 459-5275
Iva First Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
100 Sunset Drive, Iva, SC
Phone
(864) 348-2175
Hobbit Hill Cottage
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2409 Oak Haven St., Beaufort, SC
Phone
(843) 524-3611
Batesburg-Leesville Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
118 Pinewood Drive, Batesburg, SC
Phone
(803) 532-4039
Universal Kids School Of Excellence
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1001 N. Firetower Road, Blythewood, SC
Phone
(803) 754-3500
Angels Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1704 Spring Street, Greenwood, SC
Phone
(864) 227-2700
Chrysalis Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1430 South Cashua Drive, Florence, SC
Phone
(843) 673-0660
Hudson'S Kids Kastle
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1006 Branham Drive, Elgin, SC
Phone
(803) 438-8513
Northside Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
742 Kitti Wake Drive, West Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 957-0402
Sandbox Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1105 Pine Street, Pelion, SC
Phone
(803) 894-4934
The Sunshine House/The Quest Zone
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
121 Bombing Range Road, Elgin, SC
Phone
(803) 462-3900
Care Bear Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3001 Sigmund Circle, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 201-5304
Precious Jewels Cdc II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
7303 Fire Lane Road, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 788-6871
Wright'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1821 Bonner Avenue, Santee, SC
Phone
(803) 854-2976
Ocab Orangeburg Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3

Parents report mixed experiences at OCAB Orangeburg Head Start Center. While many praise the safe environment, friendly staff, and quality childcare, others criticize front office customer service, staff attitude inconsistencies, and administrative responsiveness issues.

Safe and secure environmentcaring staff with childrenfriendly atmosphere
Address
1826 Joe S. Jeffords Highway, Orangeburg, SC
Phone
(803) 585-7786
Harvest Time Academy Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Harvest Time Academy has highly polarized reviews. Long-term families report positive experiences with attentive staff and safety protocols, while recent reviews raise serious concerns about child injuries (burns and bruises), inadequate supervision, poor hygiene, and unresponsive management.

Long-term attendance without major incidentsstaff responsiveness to emergencieson-site security cameras
Address
126 St. James Ave, Goose Creek, SC
Phone
(843) 863-8228
Toddlers Academy & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Toddlers Academy & Preschool in North Charleston has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring and patient staff, cleanliness, and educational development, while negative reviews report serious safety concerns including unattended children, injuries without parental notification, and lost belongings.

loving and caring staffpatient and kind with childrensafe environment
Address
4146 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 529-3373
Merry Land Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Merry Land Daycare has highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents and severe complaints from others. Positive reviewers commend the owner Ms. Dawn and staff for care, educational development, and creating a family-like environment. However, multiple negative reviews allege serious concerns including child neglect, improper discipline practices, and unprofessional staff behavior.

Owner Ms. Dawn praised for dedicationeducational advancement of chil
Address
203 S. Dargan Street, Darlington, SC
Phone
(843) 395-6001

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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.