How many child daycare & preschools daycares are in Conway, South Carolina?

There are 20 child daycare & preschools daycares in Conway, South Carolina, out of 24 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

What is the average rating of daycares in Conway?

Based on parent reviews, daycares in Conway have an average Google rating of 4.59 out of 5 across 16 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.

How do I choose the right daycare in Conway?

When choosing a daycare in Conway, 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 Conway?

Conway offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 20 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 2 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

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 Conway for current pricing.

Are daycares in Conway licensed and regulated?

Yes, daycare centers in Conway 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.

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Conway, SC — Compare 20+

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Conway

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.

1
A Step Ahead Child Development Center INC.
4.64 score
4.8(20)
120 Carolina Road, Conway, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
A Step Ahead Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the welcoming staff, clean facility, quality care, and engaging activities. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving in a nurturing environment.
Friendly and welcoming stafffamily-owned atmosphereclean facilityvariety of activities (arts and crafts
2
Langston Child Development Center
4.56 score
4.7(20)
763 Hwy 905, Conway, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
This appears to be a church, not a daycare center. The reviews are for Langston Baptist Church in Conway, South Carolina, and describe positive experiences with worship services, community programs, and pastoral leadership rather than childcare services.
Welcoming atmospherestrong community involvementquality preaching and teachingspecial programs (Christmas assistance
3
Conway Day Care
4.56 score
4.7(20)
1100 Church Street, Conway, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Conway Day Care receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, knowledgeable staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently report feeling confident in their children's safety, development, and well-being, with many noting their children developed strong bonds with teachers and looked forward to attending.
Caring and loving staffknowledgeable educatorsstrong child development focusemphasis on movement and play
4
The Early Childhood Development And Literacy Center
4.54 score
4.7(17)
106 Chanticleer Dr East, Conway, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Parents consistently praise this center for its small class sizes, attentive staff, and family-oriented approach. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending. Leadership and teachers are noted for going above and beyond to meet individual child needs.
Small class sizeslow teacher-to-student ratioscaring and patient staffclean and organized facility
5
The Learning Station
4.24 score
4.3(20)
690 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise The Learning Station for its caring, welcoming staff and safe, clean environment. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers by name for their creativity, patience, and genuine affection for the children. Parents appreciate the camera access, flexible scheduling, communication app, and strong sense of community.
Caring and attentive staffcreative lesson plansquick adjustment period for new studentspotty training support
6
Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center
4 score
4(18)
2805 Fourth Avenue, Conway, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Mercy Baptist Church Child Development Center for its caring, welcoming staff and safe, nurturing Christian environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and form strong bonds with teachers. Parents appreciate the communication, flexible approach, and age-appropriate learning activities.
Caring and loving staffsafe environmentchildren enjoy attendingstrong teacher-child relationships
7
Rivertown Child Development Center
3.42 score
3.1(9)
1911 N. Main Street, Conway, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Rivertown Child Development Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise cleanliness, professional teachers, and on-site cooking, while negative reviews cite unprofessionalism, poor hygiene, excessive screen time, inadequate curriculum, and discriminatory treatment. Several parents report their children were unhappy or removed from the facility.
Clean facilityprofessional teachersfull-time cook with hot mealsBrightwheel app communication

Rating Distribution

Based on 16 daycares with Google ratings in Conway

4.5 - 5.0

12

4.0 - 4.4

2

3.0 - 3.9

2

Below 3

0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 134 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Welcoming atmosphere

3

2Clean facility

3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Conway, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.61avg rating

20 daycares · 14 rated

Church Daycare

4avg rating

2 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

Headstart Programs

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Conway zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip Code	Daycares	Avg. Rating	Top Rated
29526	16	4.66	9
29527	7	4.42	2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Conway (90–90 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Conway based on parent reviews

A Step Ahead Child Development Center INC.

4.8(20)

120 Carolina Road, Conway, SC

A Step Ahead Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the welcoming staff, clean facility, quality care, and engaging activities. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving in a nurturing environment.

Friendly and welcoming stafffamily-owned atmosphereclean facility

Langston Child Development Center

4.7(20)

763 Hwy 905, Conway, SC

This appears to be a church, not a daycare center. The reviews are for Langston Baptist Church in Conway, South Carolina, and describe positive experiences with worship services, community programs, and pastoral leadership rather than childcare services.

Welcoming atmospherestrong community involvementquality preaching and teaching

Conway Day Care

4.7(20)

1100 Church Street, Conway, SC

Conway Day Care receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, knowledgeable staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently report feeling confident in their children's safety, development, and well-being, with many noting their children developed strong bonds with teachers and looked forward to attending.

Caring and loving staffknowledgeable educatorsstrong child development focus

The Early Childhood Development And Literacy Center

4.7(17)

106 Chanticleer Dr East, Conway, SC

Parents consistently praise this center for its small class sizes, attentive staff, and family-oriented approach. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending. Leadership and teachers are noted for going above and beyond to meet individual child needs.

Small class sizeslow teacher-to-student ratioscaring and patient staff

Sherman'S Child Development

5(3)

1512 Oak Street, Conway, SC

Parents highlight the center's welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and inclusive environment, noting that educators treat children and families with care and respect. Reviewers appreciate the delicious food and effective developmental support, including potty training assistance. The few reviews so far mention no specific negatives.

welcoming and secure atmospherefriendly and caring staffdelicious food

The Learning Station

4.3(20)

690 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, SC

Parents consistently praise The Learning Station for its caring, welcoming staff and safe, clean environment. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers by name for their creativity, patience, and genuine affection for the children. Parents appreciate the camera access, flexible scheduling, communication app, and strong sense of community.

Caring and attentive staffcreative lesson plansquick adjustment period for new students

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Conway, South Carolina

There are 20 child daycare & preschools in Conway, South Carolina, making up 83% of the 24 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 Conway have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 across 16 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 134 parent reviews.

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

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Conway, SC

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