Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Aiken, SC
Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in Aiken. Average rating: 4.18/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Aiken, South Carolina at a glance
- Programs
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.18/5
- Parent reviews
- 178
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 8
Aiken has 13 licensed child daycare & preschools with 178 parent reviews averaging 4.18/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 53% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 29801 zip code, averaging 4.46 stars across 16 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Aiken
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1St. John'S United Methodist Church4.64 score4.8(20)
104 Newberry Street Nw, Aiken, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. John's United Methodist Church in Aiken operates a preschool program within a well-maintained religious facility. Parents and visitors consistently praise the warm, welcoming community, excellent pastor (Dr. Tim), outstanding music programs, and strong commitment to community service and outreach.
Beautiful and clean facilitieswelcoming and helpful staffexcellent preschool programoutstanding music programs and choir - 2Betty'S Creative Corner 9294.63 score4.8(18)
929 Doughtery Road, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, individual attention to each child, and strong educational outcomes. Parents highlight the center's ability to work with children of varying needs, including those with autism and developmental delays, while fostering a loving, family-like environment. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and high child satisfaction with attendance.
Staff genuinely cares for childrenIndividual attention to each child's needsAccommodating to parentsStrong pre-K and early learning education - 3Betty'S Creative Corner4.63 score4.8(18)
1267 Edgefield Highway, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff who treat children like family, provide individualized attention, and help children excel academically and developmentally. The center is particularly noted for its inclusive approach to children with special needs, including autism and hearing difficulties.
caring and compassionate staffindividualized attentionstrong academic learninginclusive environment for children with special needs - 4Children'S Place INC.4.56 score4.7(20)
310 Barnwell Avenue Ne, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Children's Place Inc. is a therapeutic daycare center in Aiken, SC that parents consistently praise for its specialized support and professional staff. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's development, communication, and behavior, along with comprehensive services including speech therapy, play therapy, and parenting classes. The center is noted as the only therapeutic childcare facility in the CSRA region.
Professional and caring stafftherapeutic services (speech therapyplay therapy)free parenting classes - 5First Baptist Church Of Aiken Pre-School4.41 score4.7(7)
120 Chesterfield Street., Aiken, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise First Baptist Church of Aiken Pre-School as a warm, welcoming spiritual community with strong leadership and numerous youth programs. The facility is described as family-oriented with a personal touch despite its large size. One parent noted social cliquishness based on sports team preferences.
Caring and spiritual leadershipwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong youth programs (VBSMega Sport - 6Sunshine House '053.92 score3.9(20)
175 Fabian Drive, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Sunshine House '05 in Aiken receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, hands-on staff and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, thriving academically, and well-cared for in a safe, loving learning environment. Multiple families have used the center for several years and express reluctance to leave.
Warm and caring staffexcellent communication with parents (daily updates and photos)director actively involved with childrenpatient and kind teachers - 7Family Affair Daycare3.74 score3.6(9)
163 Fabian Drive, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Family Affair Daycare has mixed reviews with significant discrepancies between older positive reviews and recent negative ones. Multiple parents report concerns about staff professionalism, child safety incidents including biting and bruising, inadequate supervision, and poor communication. Several positive reviews praise the caring staff and welcoming environment, but these are substantially outweighed by detailed complaints about neglect and unprofessional conduct.
- 8Faith Academy Child Development3.61 score3.4(9)
3701 Richland Ave. West., Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Faith Academy has extremely polarized reviews, with some parents praising the caring staff, learning activities, and cleanliness, while others report serious safety concerns including a child left unattended, inconsistent staff accounts, poor facility cleanliness, and unprofessional behavior. Parents are advised to research this facility thoroughly before enrolling.
Caring and kind staffpositive learning outcomeschildren happy and engageddirector personally inv - 9South Aiken Baptist Day Care2.8 score1.6(5)
980 Dougherty Road, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
South Aiken Baptist Day Care has received overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious operational and safety concerns, though one parent praised the staff's personal touch and quality classes. Multiple parents reported chronic understaffing, high teacher turnover, poor hygiene, frequent unplanned closures, inadequate supervision ratios, and disorganization over a multi-year period.
Personable and lovely staffattentive check-ins with familiesquality classes
Rating Distribution
Based on 15 daycares with Google ratings in Aiken
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Aiken, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Aiken zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29801 | 16 | 4.46 | 7 | |
| 29803 | 11 | 3.4 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Aiken (40–40 children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Aiken based on parent reviews
Betty'S Creative Corner 929
929 Doughtery Road, Aiken, SC
Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, individual attention to each child, and strong educational outcomes. Parents highlight the center's ability to work with children of varying needs, including those with autism and developmental delays, while fostering a loving, family-like environment. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and high child satisfaction with attendance.
Betty'S Creative Corner
1267 Edgefield Highway, Aiken, SC
Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff who treat children like family, provide individualized attention, and help children excel academically and developmentally. The center is particularly noted for its inclusive approach to children with special needs, including autism and hearing difficulties.
Children'S Place INC.
310 Barnwell Avenue Ne, Aiken, SC
Children's Place Inc. is a therapeutic daycare center in Aiken, SC that parents consistently praise for its specialized support and professional staff. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's development, communication, and behavior, along with comprehensive services including speech therapy, play therapy, and parenting classes. The center is noted as the only therapeutic childcare facility in the CSRA region.
Usc Aiken Children'S Center
471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC
Tender Loving Daycare
1205 Richland Ave., Aiken, SC
First Presbyterian Preschool
224 Barnwell Ave, Aiken, SC
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Aiken, South Carolina
There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Aiken, South Carolina, making up 46% of the 28 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Aiken have an average rating of 4.18 out of 5 across 15 rated facilities, with 53% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 178 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Aiken, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Aiken
Showing 13 results
- Address
- 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 641-3385
- Address
- 1205 Richland Ave., Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 649-1740
- Address
- 224 Barnwell Ave, Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 648-3311
Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, individual attention to each child, and strong educational outcomes. Parents highlight the center's ability to work with children of varying needs, including those with autism and developmental delays, while fostering a loving, family-like environment. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and high child satisfaction with attendance.
- Address
- 929 Doughtery Road, Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 226-0391
Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff who treat children like family, provide individualized attention, and help children excel academically and developmentally. The center is particularly noted for its inclusive approach to children with special needs, including autism and hearing difficulties.
- Address
- 1267 Edgefield Highway, Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 226-0624
Children's Place Inc. is a therapeutic daycare center in Aiken, SC that parents consistently praise for its specialized support and professional staff. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's development, communication, and behavior, along with comprehensive services including speech therapy, play therapy, and parenting classes. The center is noted as the only therapeutic childcare facility in the CSRA region.
- Address
- 310 Barnwell Avenue Ne, Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 641-4144
Sunshine House '05 in Aiken receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, hands-on staff and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, thriving academically, and well-cared for in a safe, loving learning environment. Multiple families have used the center for several years and express reluctance to leave.
- Address
- 175 Fabian Drive, Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 649-7393
Feedback for Megiddo Kidstation is mixed, with some parents reporting high satisfaction and others citing serious safety and staffing concerns. Positive accounts highlight a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and staff who are loved by the children. Conversely, critical reviews describe a lack of supervision leading to injuries, unprofessional staff behavior, and a general sense of neglect.
- Address
- 1461 Gregg Highway Nw, Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 392-7062
Family Affair Daycare has mixed reviews with significant discrepancies between older positive reviews and recent negative ones. Multiple parents report concerns about staff professionalism, child safety incidents including biting and bruising, inadequate supervision, and poor communication. Several positive reviews praise the caring staff and welcoming environment, but these are substantially outweighed by detailed complaints about neglect and unprofessional conduct.
- Address
- 163 Fabian Drive, Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 648-0024
Faith Academy has extremely polarized reviews, with some parents praising the caring staff, learning activities, and cleanliness, while others report serious safety concerns including a child left unattended, inconsistent staff accounts, poor facility cleanliness, and unprofessional behavior. Parents are advised to research this facility thoroughly before enrolling.
- Address
- 3701 Richland Ave. West., Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 648-6006
South Aiken Baptist Day Care has received overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious operational and safety concerns, though one parent praised the staff's personal touch and quality classes. Multiple parents reported chronic understaffing, high teacher turnover, poor hygiene, frequent unplanned closures, inadequate supervision ratios, and disorganization over a multi-year period.
- Address
- 980 Dougherty Road, Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 648-7872
Sunshine House '57 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and developmental support for infants and toddlers. One parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the lack of academic curriculum for children ages 3 and older, feeling the center does not adequately prepare older children for elementary school.
- Address
- 1950 South Centennial Avenue, Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 642-6804
Sunshine House '59 receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the attentive, warm staff and clean facility. Parents highlight excellent communication through a user-friendly app, detailed daily updates, and individualized attention to their children's development and needs.
- Address
- 109 Summerwood Way, Aiken, SC
- Phone
- (803) 649-0536
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