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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.

Daycare TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school1,206
Headstart Programs151
Religious / Church Based Daycare128
Before or After School172

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🎨 Preschools 94✝️ Christian Daycare 89🕊️ Baptist Daycare 78🌱 Montessori 38⛪ Catholic Daycare 17📚 Kindergarten 11👶 Infant & Toddler 7🎒 After School Programs 4

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Giggles Drop-In Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools

Giggles Drop-In Childcare in Greenville receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the friendly, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children quickly become comfortable and excited to attend, with particular appreciation for flexible drop-in services and birthday party accommodations. The facility cares for children ages 1-12 across multiple locations.

Friendly and engaging staffclean and organized facilitysmooth adjustment process for new children
Address
3620 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 252-4252
Archway Academy 5
Child Daycare & Preschools

Archway Academy #7 in Summerville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the professional staff, educational quality, welcoming environment, and strong communication with families. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending.

Professional and caring staffwarm greeting from front officedaily updates and pictures via app
Address
249 Old Summerville Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 832-8410
St. Stephen Elementary School Cdepp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1053 Russelville Rd., Saint Stephen, SC
Phone
(843) 567-2813
St. Stephen Elementary Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1053 Russellville Rd, Saint Stephen, SC
Phone
(843) 567-2813
Mclaurin Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1400 Mcmillan Lane, Florence, SC
Phone
(843) 664-8457
Pocalla Springs Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2060 Bethel Church Road, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 481-5800
Pocalla Springs Elementary Cdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2060 Bethel Church Road, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 481-5800
Mitchell Road Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
207 Mitchell Road, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 268-2210
Small Steps/Big Strides
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1198 Glover Street, Orangeburg, SC
Phone
(803) 536-0681
Wee Wonder Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
219 Two Notch Road, Lexington, SC
Phone
(803) 520-0454
Bethune-Bowman Elementary School Cdepp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4857 Charleston Hwy., Bowman, SC
Phone
(803) 533-6372
Bowens Corner Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1173 Williams Lane, Hanahan, SC
Phone
(843) 572-5567
Brunson Elementary School Cdepp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
34 College Street, Brunson, SC
Phone
(803) 398-5584
Cayce Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
515 Bulldog Boulevard, Cayce, SC
Phone
(803) 739-4080
Chester Park Elementary School Of The Arts
Before or After School Daycare
Address
835 A Lancaster Highway, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 581-7279
Mt. Holly Elementary Cerdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
225 Garwood Drive, Goose Creek, SC
Phone
(843) 820-4090
East Coast Migrant Head Start Project- Gaffney
Headstart Programs
Address
207 Windslow Avenue, Gaffney, SC
Phone
(864) 558-9549
Killian Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
2621 - A Clemson Road, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 462-6977
Ben Hazel Primary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
628 Railroad Ave West, Hampton, SC
Phone
(803) 943-3659
Our Lady Of Peace School
Church Daycare
Address
856 Old Edgefield Road, North Augusta, SC
Phone
(803) 279-8396
The Goddard School Of Lake Wylie
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Lake Wylie receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the experienced and caring staff, educational curriculum, and clean facility. Parents report their children show significant developmental progress, form strong attachments to teachers, and are well-prepared for elementary school. Management is noted as responsive and professional.

Experienced and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationshipseducational and developmental curriculum
Address
4750 Charlotte Highway, Clover, SC
Phone
(803) 752-4400
Cross Elementary Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1325 Ranger Drive, Cross, SC
Phone
(843) 899-8916
The Academy At El-Shaddai
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4708 Durant Avenue, North Charleston, SC
Phone
(843) 225-2337
Kidz Lane Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
404 N. Church St., Union, SC
Phone
(864) 427-2003
Union Christian Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
331 Meansville Road, Union, SC
Phone
(864) 427-4268
His Kids Academy
Church Daycare
Address
1115 Thompson Blvd., Union, SC
Phone
(864) 427-3876
St. John Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4515 Narrow Paved Road, Lynchburg, SC
Phone
(843) 659-2689
Wilson Hall
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
520 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 469-3475
Wilder Elementary Cdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
975 South Main Street, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 773-5723
R.E. Davis Elementary Cdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
345 Eastern School Road, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 495-3247

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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.