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

There are 13 child daycare & preschools daycares in Lancaster, South Carolina, out of 14 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 Lancaster?

Based on parent reviews, daycares in Lancaster have an average Google rating of 4.15 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities. About 30% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.

How do I choose the right daycare in Lancaster?

When choosing a daycare in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster?

Lancaster offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities Headstart Programs — 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 Lancaster for current pricing.

Are daycares in Lancaster licensed and regulated?

Yes, daycare centers in Lancaster 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 Lancaster, SC — Compare 13+

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lancaster

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
Buford Child Care
4.2 score
4.3(10)
1699 North Rocky River Road, Lancaster, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Buford Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong educational programs, and secure facility. However, two older negative reviews allege staff misconduct and poor care conditions. The facility appears to serve infants through school-age children with programs including Pre-K.
caring and loving staffconsistent teacherseducational curriculumsecure locked facility
2
Greater New Hope Child Development Ctr
4.12 score
4.2(8)
1401 Old Landfords Road, Lancaster, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Greater New Hope Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews, with many parents praising the caring staff and clean facility. However, some parents have concerns about health policy enforcement, closure decisions, and the adequacy of meals and activities.
Amazing and friendly staffclean facilitystaff treats children like familywelcoming atmosphere for parents
3
Rising S.T.A.R.S. Cdc LLC
4.1 score
4.2(5)
620 Lancaster By Pass East, Lancaster, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Rising S.T.A.R.S. CDC LLC receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, clean environment, and quality educational programs. However, one parent reported safety concerns including grab marks and scratch injuries caused by staff.
Wonderful and caring staffclean and safe environmentstrong parental communicationquality learning programs

Rating Distribution

Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Lancaster

4.5 - 5.0

3

4.0 - 4.4

5

3.0 - 3.9

1

Below 3

1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.36avg rating

13 daycares · 9 rated

Headstart Programs

2.3avg rating

1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lancaster zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip Code	Daycares	Avg. Rating	Top Rated
29720	14	4.15	3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lancaster (– 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 Lancaster based on parent reviews

Davis Child Care '2

4.8(3)

1483 Lynwood Drive, Lancaster, SC

One parent reports a positive experience with amazing teachers for their children between 2017 and 2018, while another review from 17 years ago describes a lifelong positive outcome. A third, minimal review offers a single thumbs-up emoji. No specific negative aspects regarding the facility or staff are mentioned in the available feedback.

Amazing teacherspositive long-term outcomes for former attendeesbrief positive acknowledgement

Communication Station

5(2)

313 Moore Street, Lancaster, SC

Buford Child Care

4.3(10)

1699 North Rocky River Road, Lancaster, SC

Buford Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong educational programs, and secure facility. However, two older negative reviews allege staff misconduct and poor care conditions. The facility appears to serve infants through school-age children with programs including Pre-K.

caring and loving staffconsistent teacherseducational curriculum

Greater New Hope Child Development Ctr

4.2(8)

1401 Old Landfords Road, Lancaster, SC

Greater New Hope Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews, with many parents praising the caring staff and clean facility. However, some parents have concerns about health policy enforcement, closure decisions, and the adequacy of meals and activities.

Amazing and friendly staffclean facilitystaff treats children like family

Rising S.T.A.R.S. Cdc LLC

4.2(5)

620 Lancaster By Pass East, Lancaster, SC

Rising S.T.A.R.S. CDC LLC receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, clean environment, and quality educational programs. However, one parent reported safety concerns including grab marks and scratch injuries caused by staff.

Wonderful and caring staffclean and safe environmentstrong parental communication

Tender Hearts Academy

4.3(1)

2318 Cane Mill Road, Lancaster, SC

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Lancaster, South Carolina

There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Lancaster, South Carolina, making up 93% of the 14 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 Lancaster have an average rating of 4.15 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 30% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.36 stars. Our analysis covers 58 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, SC

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