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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Little River, SC

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Little River. Average rating: 3.03/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Little River, South Carolina at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
3.03/5
Parent reviews
25
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Little River has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 25 parent reviews averaging 3.03/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Little River

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. 1
    Sea Mountain Academy
    3.92 score
    3.9(18)

    4233 Sea Mountain Highway, Little River, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Sea Mountain Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent staff care, strong communication, and engaging daily activities. Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, safety measures, and ability to support children with special needs. Multiple parents note their children are happy, excited to attend, and well-prepared for kindergarten.

    Caring and kind staffexcellent communication with parentsengaging activities (craftsmusic
  2. 2
    Anchor'S Away Cdc
    3.84 score
    3.7(6)

    201 B Green Village Road, Little River, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Anchor's Away CDC receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise staff patience, activities, and the drop-in program, while negative reviews cite poor communication, inadequate staffing, behavioral mishandling, and administrative issues including billing disputes and account release refusal.

    Patient and caring staffengaging activities and drop-in program optionspositive long-term reputation with some families

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Little River

4.5 - 5.0
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4.0 - 4.4
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3.0 - 3.9
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Below 3
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Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Little River (– 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 Little River based on parent reviews

Sea Mountain Academy

3.9(18)

4233 Sea Mountain Highway, Little River, SC

Sea Mountain Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent staff care, strong communication, and engaging daily activities. Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, safety measures, and ability to support children with special needs. Multiple parents note their children are happy, excited to attend, and well-prepared for kindergarten.

Caring and kind staffexcellent communication with parentsengaging activities (crafts

Anchor'S Away Cdc

3.7(6)

201 B Green Village Road, Little River, SC

Anchor's Away CDC receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise staff patience, activities, and the drop-in program, while negative reviews cite poor communication, inadequate staffing, behavioral mishandling, and administrative issues including billing disputes and account release refusal.

Patient and caring staffengaging activities and drop-in program optionspositive long-term reputation with some families

Little River Child Development Center

1.5(1)

3796 Mcdowell Ln., Little River, SC

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Little River, South Carolina

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Little River, South Carolina. 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 Little River have an average rating of 3.03 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.03 stars. Our analysis covers 25 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Little River, 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 Little River

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Sea Mountain Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Sea Mountain Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent staff care, strong communication, and engaging daily activities. Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, safety measures, and ability to support children with special needs. Multiple parents note their children are happy, excited to attend, and well-prepared for kindergarten.

Caring and kind staffexcellent communication with parentsengaging activities (crafts
Address
4233 Sea Mountain Highway, Little River, SC
Phone
(843) 734-0495
Anchor'S Away Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Anchor's Away CDC receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise staff patience, activities, and the drop-in program, while negative reviews cite poor communication, inadequate staffing, behavioral mishandling, and administrative issues including billing disputes and account release refusal.

Patient and caring staffengaging activities and drop-in program optionspositive long-term reputation with some families
Address
201 B Green Village Road, Little River, SC
Phone
(843) 390-5673
Little River Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.5
Address
3796 Mcdowell Ln., Little River, SC
Phone
(843) 399-5437

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Little River, South Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Little River have an average Google rating of 3.03 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Little River, 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
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 Little River for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Little River 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.