How do I choose the right daycare in Camden?

When choosing a daycare in Camden, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with South Carolina's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in South Carolina) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Camden?

Camden offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 3 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Camden, South Carolina (8 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in South Carolina?

Daycare costs in South Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Camden for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Camden

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.

Lyttleton Learning Place

4 score

4(11)

1206 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Lyttleton Learning Place receives mostly positive reviews praising its caring staff, clean environment, and structured learning activities. However, two detailed negative reviews describe dismissal without notice after policy disputes and allegations of retaliatory behavior by management.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitystructured learning activities and craftspositive and loving atmosphere

Camden Kids Academy

3.52 score

3.4(20)

1735 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Camden, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children

Camden Kids Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, strong educational focus, effective communication through daily app updates and photos, and comprehensive security measures. Children show notable developmental progress in speech, learning, social skills, and behavioral adjustment.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong developmental and speech progressdaily app communication with photossecurity features (cameras

Child Daycare & Preschools in Camden, South Carolina

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Camden, South Carolina, making up 67% of the 12 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.

When choosing a daycare in Camden, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Camden, South Carolina, out of 12 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Camden, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with South Carolina's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in South Carolina)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Camden offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 3 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in South Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Camden for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Camden must be licensed by South Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

8 Child Daycare & Preschools in Camden, South Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Camden

Top Rated

Lyttleton Learning Place

Atec Child Development Center

Stephanie'S Preschool Blessing And Afterschool

Lil' Angels Child Development Center

Camden Kids Academy

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Daycare types in Camden