Best Child Daycare & Preschools in North Charleston, SC
Compare 31 child daycare & preschools in North Charleston. Average rating: 4.34/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
North Charleston, South Carolina at a glance
- Programs
- 31
- Avg rating
- 4.34/5
- Parent reviews
- 211
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 11
North Charleston has 31 licensed child daycare & preschools with 211 parent reviews averaging 4.34/5.11 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 58% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 29418 (avg 4.5 stars), while 29405 has the largest selection (14 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in North Charleston
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.
- 1Loving And Learning Child Care Center4.72 score4.9(20)
5353 Park Forest Parkway, North Charleston, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Loving and Learning Child Care Center receives universal praise from parents across all age groups served (infants through after-school programs). Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, and genuine attention to child development and well-being as key strengths of the center.
Warm and welcoming staffFamily-like atmosphereDirector and teachers genuinely care about childrenGood communication with parents - 2The Oaks Children'S Academy4.58 score5(7)
8695 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Oaks Children's Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with many choosing to return or remain enrolled long-term. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained with thoughtful touches like daily photo updates and progress reports.
Kind and caring staffexcellent communicationdaily photo/progress updates via appclean facility - 3We Care For Children Cdc4.55 score4.8(11)
4319 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
We Care for Children CDC receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and director Mrs. Haynes for creating a nurturing, safe environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Parents highlight the clean facility, structured daily routines, strong communication, and genuine love shown to each child as key strengths of the center.
Warm and professional staffhighly trained teacherspersonalized attention to each childclean and well-organized facility - 4Pitter Patter Christian Academy4.5 score5(5)
2522 Nazarene Street, North Charleston, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children
Parents consistently praise Pitter Patter Christian Academy for its caring staff and director who genuinely invest in children's wellbeing. The center provides structured learning in academics, social skills, and manners while maintaining professionalism. Parents report high satisfaction with no complaints across their tenure.
caring and loving staffprofessional environmentacademic instruction (numbersshapes - 5Remount Baptist Day Care4.48 score4.6(20)
1520 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Remount Baptist Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents whose children have attended from infancy through preschool age. Parents highlight the loving, caring staff, strong Christian environment, and developmental focus. The facility maintains good security, provides meals, and follows the Charleston school district calendar.
Caring and loving staffChristian/faith-based environmentage-appropriate teachingcompetitive school picture pricing - 6Northside Baptist Church Day Care Center4.43 score4.7(8)
7800 Northside Drive, North Charleston, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Northside Baptist Church Day Care Center is praised by parents as a welcoming, Christ-centered facility offering religious education and community. Parents highlight the biblical preaching, uplifting music, and family-oriented environment. The facility serves children from age 2 through 12th grade and includes Wednesday night Awana programs during the school year.
welcoming communitybiblical preachingChrist-centered educationfamily-oriented environment - 7In God'S Care Learning Center4.4 score4.5(20)
5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., Suite 142/143, North Charleston, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise In God's Care Learning Center for its loving, attentive staff and safe, clean environment. The facility is noted for combining quality education with Christian values and fostering children's academic, social, and emotional development. Multiple reviewers highlight owner Ms. Sonia Greene's leadership and the staff's individual dedication to each child's growth.
Loving and patient staffclean facilitychild safety prioritizedChristian-centered curriculum - 8Colvin'S Cuddly Care Child Care Center4.18 score4.3(7)
4174 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Colvin's Cuddly Care for its family-oriented atmosphere, caring staff led by Ms. Colvin, and developmental focus. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and learn new skills daily. The center is noted for affordable pricing and low staff turnover compared to larger facilities.
Caring and patient staffsafe environmentaffordable pricingfamily-like atmosphere - 9Sunshine House 294.07 score4.1(13)
2145 Nad Road, North Charleston, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Sunshine House 29 for its family-oriented atmosphere, caring staff, and strong communication. The center emphasizes both learning and play, with parents noting improvements in their children's social skills and academic preparation. Multiple reviewers mention long-term loyalty and would not consider other facilities.
Caring and patient staffpersonalized attention to each childstrong parent communicationsecure facility - 10Toddlers Academy & Preschool3.21 score2.9(13)
4146 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Toddlers Academy & Preschool in North Charleston has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring and patient staff, cleanliness, and educational development, while negative reviews report serious safety concerns including unattended children, injuries without parental notification, and lost belongings.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 19 daycares with Google ratings in North Charleston
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 211 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in North Charleston, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
North Charleston zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29418 | 12 | 4.5 | 3 | |
| 29406 | 11 | 4.35 | 5 | |
| 29405 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in North Charleston (47–100 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 North Charleston based on parent reviews
Loving And Learning Child Care Center
5353 Park Forest Parkway, North Charleston, SC
Loving and Learning Child Care Center receives universal praise from parents across all age groups served (infants through after-school programs). Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, and genuine attention to child development and well-being as key strengths of the center.
The Oaks Children'S Academy
8695 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
The Oaks Children's Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with many choosing to return or remain enrolled long-term. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained with thoughtful touches like daily photo updates and progress reports.
We Care For Children Cdc
4319 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC
We Care for Children CDC receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and director Mrs. Haynes for creating a nurturing, safe environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Parents highlight the clean facility, structured daily routines, strong communication, and genuine love shown to each child as key strengths of the center.
Pitter Patter Christian Academy
2522 Nazarene Street, North Charleston, SC
Parents consistently praise Pitter Patter Christian Academy for its caring staff and director who genuinely invest in children's wellbeing. The center provides structured learning in academics, social skills, and manners while maintaining professionalism. Parents report high satisfaction with no complaints across their tenure.
Remount Baptist Day Care
1520 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC
Remount Baptist Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents whose children have attended from infancy through preschool age. Parents highlight the loving, caring staff, strong Christian environment, and developmental focus. The facility maintains good security, provides meals, and follows the Charleston school district calendar.
In God'S Care Learning Center
5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., Suite 142/143, North Charleston, SC
Parents consistently praise In God's Care Learning Center for its loving, attentive staff and safe, clean environment. The facility is noted for combining quality education with Christian values and fostering children's academic, social, and emotional development. Multiple reviewers highlight owner Ms. Sonia Greene's leadership and the staff's individual dedication to each child's growth.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in North Charleston, South Carolina
There are 31 child daycare & preschools in North Charleston, South Carolina, making up 78% of the 40 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 North Charleston have an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 across 19 rated facilities, with 58% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 211 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in North Charleston, 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 North Charleston
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Parents consistently praise Pitter Patter Christian Academy for its caring staff and director who genuinely invest in children's wellbeing. The center provides structured learning in academics, social skills, and manners while maintaining professionalism. Parents report high satisfaction with no complaints across their tenure.
- Address
- 2522 Nazarene Street, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 203-6786
- Address
- 2005 Stokes Avenue, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 724-9036
- Address
- 1357 Remount Rd, Ste 6, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 744-6869
The Oaks Children's Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with many choosing to return or remain enrolled long-term. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained with thoughtful touches like daily photo updates and progress reports.
- Address
- 8695 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 207-3060
Parents describe Above and Beyond Child Development Center as a nurturing, family-like environment that encourages creativity and individual expression. Reviewers highlight the staff's deep care and the children's developmental progress, including advanced skills and social growth. One parent notes the convenience of the location for their family.
- Address
- 7951 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 834-9181
Loving and Learning Child Care Center receives universal praise from parents across all age groups served (infants through after-school programs). Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, and genuine attention to child development and well-being as key strengths of the center.
- Address
- 5353 Park Forest Parkway, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (842) 552-8585
We Care for Children CDC receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and director Mrs. Haynes for creating a nurturing, safe environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Parents highlight the clean facility, structured daily routines, strong communication, and genuine love shown to each child as key strengths of the center.
- Address
- 4319 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 554-8378
Remount Baptist Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents whose children have attended from infancy through preschool age. Parents highlight the loving, caring staff, strong Christian environment, and developmental focus. The facility maintains good security, provides meals, and follows the Charleston school district calendar.
- Address
- 1520 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 747-7403
- Address
- 5750-B Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 718-3431
Parents consistently praise In God's Care Learning Center for its loving, attentive staff and safe, clean environment. The facility is noted for combining quality education with Christian values and fostering children's academic, social, and emotional development. Multiple reviewers highlight owner Ms. Sonia Greene's leadership and the staff's individual dedication to each child's growth.
- Address
- 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., Suite 142/143, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 207-3333
Parents consistently praise Colvin's Cuddly Care for its family-oriented atmosphere, caring staff led by Ms. Colvin, and developmental focus. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and learn new skills daily. The center is noted for affordable pricing and low staff turnover compared to larger facilities.
- Address
- 4174 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 745-5437
- Address
- 3680 Meeting Street Road, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 746-9639
Parents consistently praise Sunshine House 29 for its family-oriented atmosphere, caring staff, and strong communication. The center emphasizes both learning and play, with parents noting improvements in their children's social skills and academic preparation. Multiple reviewers mention long-term loyalty and would not consider other facilities.
- Address
- 2145 Nad Road, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 553-0328
Parents highlight the facility's engaging curriculum, reasonable pricing, and caring staff, noting that children enjoy the thematic learning and social skill development. However, feedback also points to logistical challenges, including difficult parking, a business-heavy location, and the requirement for parents to provide lunches.
- Address
- 9286 Medical Plaza Drive, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 212-5482
- Address
- 2004 & 2007 Helm Avenue, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 746-9377
One parent reports that the staff provides loving care and enthusiasm, resulting in a positive experience for their child. In contrast, another review describes a safety concern involving an unexplained bruise and a lack of camera coverage.
- Address
- 3316 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite 13, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 767-8099
Toddlers Academy & Preschool in North Charleston has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring and patient staff, cleanliness, and educational development, while negative reviews report serious safety concerns including unattended children, injuries without parental notification, and lost belongings.
- Address
- 4146 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 529-3373
Stepping Stones Academy receives highly polarized reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews praise the staff's attentiveness, hands-on approach, and curriculum effectiveness, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about staff-to-child ratios, communication, outdoor activities, hygiene, and the director's conduct.
- Address
- 2409 Mall Drive, Ste B, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 805-4679
- Address
- 4650 Sanders Avenue, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 744-9121
- Address
- 2561 Midland Park Road, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 225-8108
- Address
- 1910 Mcmillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 747-3120
- Address
- 3377 Ridgeway Street, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 744-5087
- Address
- 3180 Thomasina Mcpherison Blvd, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 529-3911
Sunshine House receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the staff's care, attention, and educational support. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, security, and welcoming atmosphere, with many describing it as a supportive village for their families. Multiple reviewers note significant child development and growth during enrollment.
- Address
- 4008 Salt Pointe Parkway, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 554-4030
- Address
- 8717 Old University Blvd., North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 297-1381
- Address
- 5411 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 225-1469
Feedback for Big Blue Marble Academy is sharply divided, with one parent praising the director and value, while others report serious issues regarding staff negligence, hygiene, and communication. Specific complaints include children going hungry, missing belongings, and inadequate supervision or care quality.
- Address
- 4570 Great Oak Drive, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 207-5890
Sunshine House in North Charleston receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the strong communication through the facility's app. The center is noted for making parents feel part of a supportive family community.
- Address
- 8180 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 552-0822
La Petite Academy in North Charleston receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. They consistently praise the warm, caring staff who treat children like family, provide excellent communication through a mobile app, and support child development through learning activities and special needs accommodation. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, safety features including cameras, and inclusive meal services.
- Address
- 3608 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 552-7950
- Address
- 2731 Gordon Street, North Charleston, SC
- Phone
- (843) 529-4962
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