How do I choose the right daycare in York?

When choosing a daycare in York, 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 York?

York offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 York, South Carolina (3 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 York for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in York

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.

Liberty Christian Daycare

4.72 score

4.9(20)

410 Blessed Hope Rd, York, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 127 children

The reviews provided do not contain feedback about the daycare center itself. All reviews discuss the affiliated church's services, pastoral leadership, and worship experience rather than childcare quality, staff, or educational programs.

None mentioned regarding daycare operations

Agape United Day Care

4.62 score

5(8)

5 South Pacific Avenue, York, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise AGAPE UNITED DAY CARE for its caring, dedicated staff who treat children like family. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's engaging activities, personalized attention to each child's needs and interests, and the strong relationships built with families over years of attendance.

Caring and loving staffpersonalized attention to individual childrenengaging activities and planningstaff maintains positive attitudes

Bethesda Presbyterian Church

4.53 score

4.8(10)

4858 Mcconnells Highway, York, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Bethesda Presbyterian Church in York, South Carolina operates a preschool program that parents describe as welcoming and caring. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff and warm atmosphere. The facility is located at a historic church with significant historical and cultural value.

Friendly and welcoming staffcaring peoplewarm church environmentgood preschool program

Yours Mine And Ours Day Care

3.26 score

2.8(8)

816 North Congress Street, York, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise staff compassion, communication, educational activities, and children's happiness. Negative reviews cite unprofessional management, inadequate child supervision, hygiene concerns, and poor overall operations.

Staff caring and compassionatechildren happy and excited to attendgood communication with parentseducational field trips

Child Daycare & Preschools in York, South Carolina

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in York, South Carolina, making up 33% of the 9 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 York, 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 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in York, South Carolina, out of 9 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 York, 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

York offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 York for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in York 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.

3 Child Daycare & Preschools in York, South Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in York

Top Rated

Liberty Christian Daycare

Agape United Day Care

Yours Mine And Ours Day Care

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Daycare types in York