How do I choose the right daycare in Orangeburg?

When choosing a daycare in Orangeburg, 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 Orangeburg?

Orangeburg offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 22 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 Orangeburg, South Carolina (22 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 Orangeburg for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Orangeburg

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.

Greater Faith Baptist Church Cdc

4.66 score

4.9(14)

203 Dorchester Avenue, Orangeburg, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Parents praise Greater Faith Baptist Church CDC for its secure environment, educational quality, and welcoming family atmosphere. Reviews highlight spiritual and academic growth of children, along with appreciation for the staff and teachers. The facility is described as well-maintained with a strong sense of community.

Securityeducation qualityspiritual growthacademic development

Happyland Day Care Center

4.21 score

4.3(12)

335 Murray Road, Orangeburg, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise Happyland Day Care Center for its family-oriented environment, caring staff, and strong communication from owner Ms. Gadson. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending, and the facility offers educational support including homework help and tutoring. Multiple families have enrolled their children for extended periods, ranging from 2 to 10+ years.

Caring and loving staffstrong parent communicationfamily-oriented environmenthomework and tutoring support

Sugar N Spice Child Care Center

3.95 score

3.9(5)

131 Willington Drive, Orangeburg, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Sugar N Spice Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents whose children attend, with praise for the friendly environment and staff. However, some prospective parents report difficulty getting their children enrolled, citing long waitlists and inconsistent availability despite calling multiple times over extended periods.

Children enjoy attendingfriendly environmentpersonable and great staffeconomical pricing

Ocab Orangeburg Head Start Center

3.22 score

3(18)

1826 Joe S. Jeffords Highway, Orangeburg, SC · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

Parents report mixed experiences at OCAB Orangeburg Head Start Center. While many praise the safe environment, friendly staff, and quality childcare, others criticize front office customer service, staff attitude inconsistencies, and administrative responsiveness issues.

Safe and secure environmentcaring staff with childrenfriendly atmospherequality childcare

Child Daycare & Preschools in Orangeburg, South Carolina

There are 22 child daycare & preschools in Orangeburg, South Carolina, making up 85% of the 26 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 Orangeburg, 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 22 child daycare & preschools daycares in Orangeburg, South Carolina, out of 26 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 Orangeburg, 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

Orangeburg offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 22 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 Orangeburg for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Orangeburg 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.

22 Child Daycare & Preschools in Orangeburg, South Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Orangeburg

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