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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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Cherryvale Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1420 Furman Drive, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 494-8200
Thomas Sumter Academy Enrichment Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5265 Camden Highway, Rembert, SC
Phone
(803) 499-1264
Kingsbury Elementary Perk
Before or After School Daycare
Address
825 Kingsbury Road, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 775-6090
Archway Academy 3
Child Daycare & Preschools

Archway Academy 3 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring teachers, smooth transitions, and strong learning environment. However, one parent reported serious safety and supervision concerns during a tour, including finding the facility unsecured with no visible staff monitoring sleeping children.

caring and loving teacherssmooth transition for anxious parentschildren eager to attend
Address
2049 Mccrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 773-6480
Westside Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
554 Pinewood Road, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 775-4406
Millwood Elementary Perk
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
24 Pinewood Road, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 773-5780
Sunshine House 134/ Appletree
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Sunshine House for its caring, friendly staff and strong leadership under Director Valerie Grant Wright. They highlight excellent teacher-child relationships, quality nutrition, balanced academics with social-emotional learning, and a welcoming home-like environment. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high parent satisfaction.

Caring and attentive teachersexcellent director leadershipquality daily meals
Address
1694 Calhoun Road, Greenwood, SC
Phone
(864) 229-6923
Stateburg Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
200 North King Highway, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 494-2437
Sumter Christian School Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
420 South Pike West, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 773-1902
Manchester Elementary Cdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 W. Clark St., Pinewood, SC
Phone
(803) 452-5454
Rafting Creek Elementary Cdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4100 North Kings Hwy., Rembert, SC
Phone
(803) 432-2994
Willow Drive Cdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
26 Willow Drive, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 773-5796
Alice Drive Elementary Cdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
251 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 775-0857
Millwood Elementary Cdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
24 Pinewood Road, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 775-0648
South Sumter Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
337-A Manning Avenue, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 774-3478
Crosswell Drive Elem Cdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
301 Crosswell Drive, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 775-0679
Itsy Bitsy Steps
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5650 Sycamore Street, Shaw A F B, SC
Phone
(803) 499-9966
Lemira Elementary Cdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
952 Fulton Street, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 775-0658
Oakland Primary School Cdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5415 Oakland Dr., Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 499-3366
Kingsbury Elementary Cdep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
825 Kingsbury Road, Sumter, SC
Phone
(803) 775-6244
Playmates Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
45 Steve Carmichael Road, Hemingway, SC
Phone
(843) 558-3286
Hemingway Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
160 Baxley Road, Hemingway, SC
Phone
(843) 558-4444
W. M. Anderson Primary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
500 Lexington Avenue, Kingstree, SC
Phone
(843) 355-5493
Williamsburg Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC
Phone
(843) 355-9400
Lane Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
Address
175 Edwin Road, Lane, SC
Phone
(843) 387-5893
Chavis Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
2811 S. State Hwy. 41-51, Hemingway, SC
Phone
(843) 558-7308
Britton'S Neck Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
Address
223 Gresham Road, Gresham, SC
Phone
(843) 362-9922
Agapeland Yep Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
613 Dunlop Street, Marion, SC
Phone
(843) 275-1444
Academy Of Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
111 Academy Street, Mullins, SC
Phone
(843) 464-3725
Sherry'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2827 Richard Beeson Loop, Mullins, SC
Phone
(843) 464-2430

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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.