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33 Child Daycare & Preschools in Summerville, South Carolina

Browse all 33 child daycare & preschools in Summerville, South Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Summerville

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
    Lily Pad Academy
    4.74 score
    5(14)

    1400 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Lily Pad Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owner Yeon and her caring, attentive staff for creating a warm, clean, and well-organized learning environment. Parents highlight smooth transitions, frequent communication, developmentally appropriate curriculum with diverse activities, and strong child-to-staff ratios that enable individualized attention and rapid skill development.

    Caring and passionate staffclean and spacious facilitynatural lightage-appropriate activities (music
  2. 2
    Springview Academy
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    112 Springview Lane, Summerville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Springview Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and individualized attention given to each child. Parents highlight the warm environment, quality curriculum, excellent communication through daily photos and updates, and the positive impact on their children's development and happiness. Multiple families report traveling significant distances and enrolling multiple children due to their exceptional experience.

    Caring and nurturing staffindividualized child developmentquality curriculumstructured activities
  3. 3
    Tiny Tots Tech
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    328 Sangaree Parkway, Summerville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Tiny Tots Tech receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong communication with families. Parents highlight the center's quality curriculum, engaging activities, and long-lasting positive impact on their children's development and academic success. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and express deep appreciation for the teachers' dedication and care.

    caring and dedicated teachersexcellent parent communicationquality curriculum comparable to private schoolsengaging summer programs and activities
  4. 4
    Good Shepherd School
    4.55 score
    4.7(18)

    10290 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Good Shepherd School receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, attentive staff and small class sizes that allow children to thrive. Parents report their children are happy, excited to attend daily, and receiving strong academic and developmental support in a Christian-based environment. Communication through the app and frequent updates throughout the day give parents peace of mind.

    Small class sizeshigh teacher-to-student ratiosattentive and caring staffstrong communication via app with daily updates
  5. 5

    118 West Third St. South, Summerville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Bethany Child Development Center in Summerville receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring, patient teachers and well-organized administration, with families noting their children have developed a love of learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

    Safe and nurturing environmentloving and patient teachersorganized administrationcreative staff
  6. 6
    Rainbow Child Care Center
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    2464 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 255 children

    Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (now Summerville KinderCare) for its caring staff, positive learning environment, and strong academic preparation. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress. The facility is well-organized with good communication through a parent app and engaging activities.

    Caring and dedicated staff with low turnoverchildren excited to attendstrong academic foundation (lettersnumbers
  7. 7

    1741 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    THE WRIGHT DAY CARE CENTER in Summerville, SC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and consistent staff, quality meals, educational activities, and strong communication. One parent reported a safety incident and alleged lack of accountability, which led them to withdraw their child.

    Caring and attentive staffconsistent teachers (low turnover)excellent communication with parentsquality hot meals
  8. 8
    Rainbow Child Care Center
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    310 Brighton Park Boulevard, Summerville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (also referred to as Nexton KinderCare) for its caring, experienced staff and supportive environment. Children show strong developmental progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending. The facility is well-managed with excellent communication through a daily updates app.

    Warm and welcoming staffcaring teachers who go above and beyondstrong developmental progress in childrenengaging curriculum including multilingual instruction
  9. 9
    Cadence Academy
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    1540 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its clean, well-maintained facilities, caring and professional staff, and strong educational programs. Families report feeling confident in the center's care and appreciate daily communication updates and activity offerings. Children are described as excited to attend and eager to learn.

    Clean and updated facilitiescaring and compassionate staffstrong communication with parents (daily photos and updates)safe environment with good security
  10. 10
    Little Fish Academy
    4.14 score
    4.2(12)

    105 Mayrant Street, Summerville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Fish Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are learning, developing skills, and transitioning smoothly to the daycare. Families highlight the director Ms. Rhonda and her team for treating children with genuine care and making parents feel at ease during work hours.

    Caring and attentive staffchild development and learningsmooth transitionsregular communication with parents

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Summerville based on parent reviews

Lily Pad Academy

5(14)

1400 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC

Lily Pad Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owner Yeon and her caring, attentive staff for creating a warm, clean, and well-organized learning environment. Parents highlight smooth transitions, frequent communication, developmentally appropriate curriculum with diverse activities, and strong child-to-staff ratios that enable individualized attention and rapid skill development.

Caring and passionate staffclean and spacious facilitynatural light

Springview Academy

4.9(20)

112 Springview Lane, Summerville, SC

Springview Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and individualized attention given to each child. Parents highlight the warm environment, quality curriculum, excellent communication through daily photos and updates, and the positive impact on their children's development and happiness. Multiple families report traveling significant distances and enrolling multiple children due to their exceptional experience.

Caring and nurturing staffindividualized child developmentquality curriculum

Tiny Tots Tech

5(12)

328 Sangaree Parkway, Summerville, SC

Tiny Tots Tech receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong communication with families. Parents highlight the center's quality curriculum, engaging activities, and long-lasting positive impact on their children's development and academic success. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and express deep appreciation for the teachers' dedication and care.

caring and dedicated teachersexcellent parent communicationquality curriculum comparable to private schools

Good Shepherd School

4.7(18)

10290 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC

Good Shepherd School receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, attentive staff and small class sizes that allow children to thrive. Parents report their children are happy, excited to attend daily, and receiving strong academic and developmental support in a Christian-based environment. Communication through the app and frequent updates throughout the day give parents peace of mind.

Small class sizeshigh teacher-to-student ratiosattentive and caring staff

Bethany Child Development Center

5(5)

118 West Third St. South, Summerville, SC

Bethany Child Development Center in Summerville receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring, patient teachers and well-organized administration, with families noting their children have developed a love of learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

Safe and nurturing environmentloving and patient teachersorganized administration

Rainbow Child Care Center

4.3(20)

2464 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (now Summerville KinderCare) for its caring staff, positive learning environment, and strong academic preparation. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress. The facility is well-organized with good communication through a parent app and engaging activities.

Caring and dedicated staff with low turnoverchildren excited to attendstrong academic foundation (letters

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Summerville, South Carolina

There are 33 child daycare & preschools in Summerville, South Carolina, making up 83% 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.

When choosing a daycare in Summerville, 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 Summerville

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Tiny Tots Tech
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Tiny Tots Tech receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong communication with families. Parents highlight the center's quality curriculum, engaging activities, and long-lasting positive impact on their children's development and academic success. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and express deep appreciation for the teachers' dedication and care.

caring and dedicated teachersexcellent parent communicationquality curriculum comparable to private schools
Address
328 Sangaree Parkway, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 871-3209
Wee Wonders Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1325-A Boone Hill Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 873-7372
Lily Pad Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Lily Pad Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owner Yeon and her caring, attentive staff for creating a warm, clean, and well-organized learning environment. Parents highlight smooth transitions, frequent communication, developmentally appropriate curriculum with diverse activities, and strong child-to-staff ratios that enable individualized attention and rapid skill development.

Caring and passionate staffclean and spacious facilitynatural light
Address
1400 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 376-7604
Bethany Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Bethany Child Development Center in Summerville receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring, patient teachers and well-organized administration, with families noting their children have developed a love of learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

Safe and nurturing environmentloving and patient teachersorganized administration
Address
118 West Third St. South, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 821-1946
Springview Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Springview Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and individualized attention given to each child. Parents highlight the warm environment, quality curriculum, excellent communication through daily photos and updates, and the positive impact on their children's development and happiness. Multiple families report traveling significant distances and enrolling multiple children due to their exceptional experience.

Caring and nurturing staffindividualized child developmentquality curriculum
Address
112 Springview Lane, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 873-7100
Good Shepherd School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Good Shepherd School receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, attentive staff and small class sizes that allow children to thrive. Parents report their children are happy, excited to attend daily, and receiving strong academic and developmental support in a Christian-based environment. Communication through the app and frequent updates throughout the day give parents peace of mind.

Small class sizeshigh teacher-to-student ratiosattentive and caring staff
Address
10290 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 875-8722
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (now Summerville KinderCare) for its caring staff, positive learning environment, and strong academic preparation. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress. The facility is well-organized with good communication through a parent app and engaging activities.

Caring and dedicated staff with low turnoverchildren excited to attendstrong academic foundation (letters
Address
2464 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 285-8931
The Wright Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

THE WRIGHT DAY CARE CENTER in Summerville, SC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and consistent staff, quality meals, educational activities, and strong communication. One parent reported a safety incident and alleged lack of accountability, which led them to withdraw their child.

Caring and attentive staffconsistent teachers (low turnover)excellent communication with parents
Address
1741 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 871-1888
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (also referred to as Nexton KinderCare) for its caring, experienced staff and supportive environment. Children show strong developmental progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending. The facility is well-managed with excellent communication through a daily updates app.

Warm and welcoming staffcaring teachers who go above and beyondstrong developmental progress in children
Address
310 Brighton Park Boulevard, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 821-7744
Little Fish Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Little Fish Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are learning, developing skills, and transitioning smoothly to the daycare. Families highlight the director Ms. Rhonda and her team for treating children with genuine care and making parents feel at ease during work hours.

Caring and attentive staffchild development and learningsmooth transitions
Address
105 Mayrant Street, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 771-1215
Cadence Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its clean, well-maintained facilities, caring and professional staff, and strong educational programs. Families report feeling confident in the center's care and appreciate daily communication updates and activity offerings. Children are described as excited to attend and eager to learn.

Clean and updated facilitiescaring and compassionate staffstrong communication with parents (daily photos and updates)
Address
1540 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 832-1883
Toy Box Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Toy Box Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, child engagement, and learning environment, reporting their children are happy and well-informed about daily activities. However, several parents report serious concerns including staff rudeness, poor communication, high teacher turnover, overcrowded classrooms, and administrative issues.

caring and attentive staffchildren excited to attendengaging learning activities
Address
754 Old Orangeburg Rd., Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 851-5195
Cane Bay Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Cane Bay Academy receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and loving staff, strong communication, engaging activities, and safe learning environment. The facility is noted as new, well-managed, and effective in preparing children for kindergarten.

Caring and loving teachers and staffstrong parent-teacher communicationengaging activities and curriculum
Address
438 Marketplace Drive, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 899-0602
Miles Road Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
816 Miles Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 873-7813
Honey Bears Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Honey Bears has received highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational programming, cleanliness, and personalized attention, including specialized therapy rooms. However, several parents reported serious safety concerns including injuries, inadequate supervision, corporal punishment, allergy mismanagement, and poor facility hygiene.

Loving and caring staffeducational curriculumspecialized therapy rooms
Address
420 Myers Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 875-9381
Oakbrook Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Oakbrook Child Development Center for its warm, welcoming environment and caring staff who treat children like their own. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication, engaging curriculum, smooth kindergarten transitions, and long-term family relationships with the center. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings expressing high satisfaction and strong recommendations.

Caring and loving staffwelcoming front deskexcellent communication
Address
901 Travelers Blvd., Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 871-3053
Neighborhood Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Neighborhood Child Care receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's kindness, caring nature, and willingness to go above and beyond for families, including those with special needs children. Negative reviewers report concerns about staff conduct, health/safety issues, injury handling, and lack of transparency.

Kind and caring staffloving towards childrenaccommodating with payment vouchers
Address
10613 Hwy 78 East, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 261-0244
The Baby Depot
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

The Baby Depot has highly polarized reviews. One parent praised the center's care and compassion, while multiple other parents reported serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries, inadequate supervision, and poor management responses to complaints. State records indicate multiple DSS claims for supervision and ratio violations.

Described as trustworthy with care and compassionaffordable pricing
Address
1679 North Main Street, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 851-6747
Archway Academy 5
Child Daycare & Preschools

Archway Academy #7 in Summerville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the professional staff, educational quality, welcoming environment, and strong communication with families. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending.

Professional and caring staffwarm greeting from front officedaily updates and pictures via app
Address
249 Old Summerville Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 832-8410
Campbell'S Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1011 College Park Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 871-1562
Sangaree Elementary School Cdepp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1460 Royle Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 820-3868
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy Summerville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, supportive director Ms. Cindy, daily communication updates with camera access, and the center's ability to help children learn and thrive. Parents highlight feeling at ease leaving their children in the facility's care.

Caring and personable staffDirector Ms. Cindy's leadershipDaily updates and camera access
Address
1665 North Main Street, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 875-1190
Ridge Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2168 Ridge Church Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 879-0544
Northwood Academy Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
100 Charger Drive, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 764-2271
Oaks Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
505 Gahagan Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 875-7667
Pinewood Preparatory School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1114 Orangeburg Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 873-1643
Arms Of Joy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
606 West 4th North St., Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 225-4050
St. Luke'S Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
206 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 871-6666
Summerville Catholic School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
226 Black Oak Blvd., Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 873-9310
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Summerville receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the quality of care, staff dedication, and child development. Parents highlight strong communication, a safe and clean environment, and teachers who genuinely invest in each child's growth and well-being.

Caring and passionate staffchild development and learning outcomesclean facility
Address
1664 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC
Phone
(843) 875-1230

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Frequently asked questions

There are 33 child daycare & preschools daycares in Summerville, South Carolina, out of 40 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 Summerville, 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
Summerville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 33 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 5 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Summerville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Summerville 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.