1,206 Child Daycare & Preschools in South Carolina

One parent highlights exceptional care, noting staff who go beyond expectations to share video updates of children. Conversely, another reviewer reports a poor experience with phone inquiries, stating they were hung up on twice when attempting to contact the center.

One parent from 2006 reports that their daughter loved the center, while another describes it as a good school with good teachers, though they note a competitive process for bus transportation. A separate review mentions being denied enrollment based on race, and another offers a brief positive comment in Spanish.

Giving Tree Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a nurturing, family-like environment with caring staff and engaging activities. Parents highlight strong communication, clean facilities, quality meals, and successful transitions between classrooms. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their children's development and happiness.

Parents consistently praise Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center for its clean, safe, and cheerful environment with caring, responsive staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning and play, and well-fed throughout the day. The facility offers competitive pricing, flexible scheduling, and uses technology to keep parents informed.

One parent describes a positive experience, while another alleges severe negligence and verbal abuse toward children, including those with special needs. A third review claims a child was harmed and their slot was reassigned without consultation, though the reviewer states they never contacted the facility to return.

The Growing Place receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, safety, caring staff who treat children as their own, and the sense of trust and peace of mind they feel leaving their children there. Many parents note their children are excited to attend and develop strong bonds with teachers and directors.

Kids Stuff Academy in Clemson receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, daily communication, and safe environment. One negative review describes supervision issues and an incident involving a permanent marker, though most parents report their children are happy and well-cared for.

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.

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.

Some parents describe exceptional care with specific staff members, noting positive transitions for toddlers and engaging activities like daily fruit snacks. Conversely, one reviewer provides a brief, strongly negative assessment without further detail.

Reach for the Stars receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring teachers, loving environment, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about medication management, child neglect, and staff conduct.

Stepping Stones Learning Academy receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, family-like treatment, and willingness to accommodate special needs. However, multiple parents report discrimination against children with autism, poor hygiene, frequent illness, and children being unhappy about attending.

New Hope Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, excellent communication, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving inappropriate restraint of their 4-year-old child by the director, which violated South Carolina childcare regulations.

UMC of the Covenant Child Development Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the center's educational quality, staff dedication, and caring environment. However, several parents report that children with behavioral or developmental needs were dismissed on their first day without adequate support or warning.

One parent highlights a staff member's dedication and willingness to work long hours without bathroom breaks, while another review criticizes the center's reliability and staffing issues. A separate complaint alleges unprofessional conduct, including asking a toddler to leave without notice due to crying and withholding refunds for unused days.

Happy Camper receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Most positive reviews praise the caring staff, educational activities including STEM, and facility amenities. However, serious concerns were raised by a small number of parents regarding safety incidents and refund issues.

Happy Camper receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Most positive reviews praise the caring staff, director Jessica, educational activities including STEM, and facilities like the playground. However, some parents report serious safety concerns and refund issues.

Parents consistently praise Global Invest Group @ Irmo Academy for its caring, professional staff and clean, organized facilities under new management. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, staff who treat children with genuine affection, and successful integration of shy or anxious children. The facility has made noticeable improvements and maintains safe transportation practices.

Geer Memorial Child Development Center has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational quality, and director Cheryl Banks' leadership, with children showing strong academic and behavioral development. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, safety issues with biting incidents, feeding schedule neglect, and unresponsive management to complaints.

My House Day Care receives mostly positive reviews praising loving, attentive teachers and a secure, home-like environment. However, some parents report significant concerns about inconsistent care quality, staff turnover, leadership responsiveness, and handling of behavioral issues.

Crayons 2 Computers receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's compassion, attentiveness, and family-oriented approach. Parents highlight daily photo updates, engagement in learning and play, and strong communication. One negative review disputes enforcement of arrival time policies.

Robins Nest has received mixed reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, loving environment, and Christian values. However, two parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns including a child abuse allegation (later proven false), high staff turnover, inconsistent care practices, and inadequate hygiene standards.

Feedback for NANA'S LITTLE ELEPHANT CDC/PHASE 2 is mixed, with some parents highlighting a professional, organized, and clean environment, while others criticize the facility as lacking structure and value. One reviewer reports that children spend the day doing little more than playing, describing the experience negatively, whereas others praise the polite staff and well-run operations.

One parent reports that their infant cried frequently during the day and showed minimal consumption of food and bottles, leading to discontinuation of care. Conversely, other families highlight enthusiastic staff and significant learning outcomes for their children.

Small World of Easley receives mixed reviews. Several long-term parents praise the owner Mrs. Carolyn and staff as caring, communicative, and going above and beyond in childcare. However, other parents report concerns about staff behavior, parenting judgment from the owner, and difficulty accommodating children with behavioral challenges.

Feedback for Megiddo Kidstation is mixed, with some parents reporting high satisfaction and others citing serious safety and staffing concerns. Positive accounts highlight a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and staff who are loved by the children. Conversely, critical reviews describe a lack of supervision leading to injuries, unprofessional staff behavior, and a general sense of neglect.

Parents consistently praise Kinder Academy LLC as an excellent daycare with caring, attentive staff and a clean learning environment. Children show measurable progress in development and vocabulary, and families report their children are excited and happy to attend. The facility is noted for quality meals, educational activities, and staff who treat children with genuine care and kindness.

Coastal Kids Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families but serious concerns from departing parents. The facility is commended for caring staff, educational programs, and app-based communication, but criticized for staff treatment, facility maintenance, and handling of challenging children.