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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Pickens, SC

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Pickens. Average rating: 4.1/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Pickens, South Carolina at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.1/5
Parent reviews
34
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Pickens has 2 licensed child daycare & preschools with 34 parent reviews averaging 4.1/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pickens

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
    Preschool @ Holly Springs Center
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    120 Holly Springs Road, Pickens, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise Holly Springs Center as an excellent community arts facility with diverse programming including preschool, pottery, stained glass, and other creative classes. Reviewers consistently highlight the welcoming staff, quality instruction, and well-maintained facilities that serve both children and adults. The center offers field trips, open studios, event rental spaces, and outdoor amenities like a walking trail.

    Variety of arts and craft classesfriendly and patient instructorswell-organized facilitychildren's programs and field trips
  2. 2
    Pickens Presbyterian Church Child Development Ctr.
    4.06 score
    4.1(7)

    338 West Cedar Rock St., Pickens, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Pickens Presbyterian Church Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff warmth, child development support, and Christian environment. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about inconsistent management, favoritism, staff incompetence, and inappropriate conduct toward children.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong developmental supportwelcoming atmosphereChristian curriculum
  3. 3
    Carousel Of Learning
    3.59 score
    3.3(7)

    301 Secona Road, Pickens, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Carousel of Learning receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and critical complaints from others. Supporters highlight attentive ownership, cleanliness, affordability, and success with neurodivergent children. Detractors report serious concerns about supervision, bullying, staff conduct, and facility conditions.

    attentive ownerclean facilitysecured playgroundaffordable rates

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Pickens

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.1avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

4.1avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Pickens zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
296715
4.1
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Pickens (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Pickens based on parent reviews

Preschool @ Holly Springs Center

4.9(20)

120 Holly Springs Road, Pickens, SC

Parents praise Holly Springs Center as an excellent community arts facility with diverse programming including preschool, pottery, stained glass, and other creative classes. Reviewers consistently highlight the welcoming staff, quality instruction, and well-maintained facilities that serve both children and adults. The center offers field trips, open studios, event rental spaces, and outdoor amenities like a walking trail.

Variety of arts and craft classesfriendly and patient instructorswell-organized facility

Carousel Of Learning

3.3(7)

301 Secona Road, Pickens, SC

Carousel of Learning receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and critical complaints from others. Supporters highlight attentive ownership, cleanliness, affordability, and success with neurodivergent children. Detractors report serious concerns about supervision, bullying, staff conduct, and facility conditions.

attentive ownerclean facilitysecured playground

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Daycare types in Pickens

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Pickens, South Carolina

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Pickens, South Carolina, making up 40% of the 5 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 Pickens have an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.1 stars. Our analysis covers 34 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Pickens, 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 Pickens

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Preschool @ Holly Springs Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise Holly Springs Center as an excellent community arts facility with diverse programming including preschool, pottery, stained glass, and other creative classes. Reviewers consistently highlight the welcoming staff, quality instruction, and well-maintained facilities that serve both children and adults. The center offers field trips, open studios, event rental spaces, and outdoor amenities like a walking trail.

Variety of arts and craft classesfriendly and patient instructorswell-organized facility
Address
120 Holly Springs Road, Pickens, SC
Phone
(864) 878-9335
Carousel Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Carousel of Learning receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and critical complaints from others. Supporters highlight attentive ownership, cleanliness, affordability, and success with neurodivergent children. Detractors report serious concerns about supervision, bullying, staff conduct, and facility conditions.

attentive ownerclean facilitysecured playground
Address
301 Secona Road, Pickens, SC
Phone
(864) 878-1338

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Pickens, South Carolina, out of 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Pickens have an average Google rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Pickens, 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
Pickens offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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.
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 Pickens for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pickens 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.