1,206 Child Daycare & Preschools in South Carolina

Tender Years Daycare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for staff friendliness, structured curriculum, and child development activities. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about sanitation, frequent illnesses, inconsistent discipline policies, and management practices.

One parent highlights a welcoming and encouraging environment that facilitated an easy transition, resulting in happy children. Conversely, other callers report negative experiences regarding high costs, with fees cited as high as $900, and poor customer service characterized by rude phone interactions.

Carolina Kids Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and the owner's commitment to child safety and development. However, a serious incident in June 2025 resulted in a daycare employee being arrested and charged with child abuse after a toddler returned home with bruises and injuries.

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.

Excellent Learning Preschool receives mixed reviews with strong praise for academic performance and curriculum from most parents, but serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety, and classroom management from others. Multiple parents report children entering kindergarten at advanced levels, though some parents allege inappropriate behavior and inadequate supervision.

Busy Bodies Child Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the attentive staff, clean facility, and quality care their children receive. However, several serious concerns have been raised regarding supervision, hygiene practices, staff conduct, and customer service.

Aspire Early Learning Academy LLC 2 in Lexington, SC receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents (7 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, educational environment, and long-term satisfaction, while a smaller group (3 one-star reviews) report serious concerns about staff professionalism, organization, safety practices, and billing policies.

Woodfield Enrichment Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff as caring, patient, and trustworthy, noting their children are safe, loved, and learn well. However, several negative reviews allege staff misconduct, including physical handling of children and failure to report injuries to parents.

One parent reports that the facility lacks educational value and enforces an incorrect policy restricting water access, while another describes unprofessional administrative handling of slot availability inquiries. A third review simply labels the experience as great. The few reviews so far highlight significant operational and policy concerns alongside isolated positive feedback.

One parent highlights that their child has attended for four years with generally positive experiences, while another parent enrolled their child for two weeks found the center fun and appreciated the real food and school pickup service. The latter reviewer also noted that last-minute admission during the busy back-to-school season was difficult to arrange.

Pine Grove Christian Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teaching staff, Christian values, low student-to-teacher ratios, and personalized attention to children's development. One parent expressed concern about the administrator's willingness to work with children presenting behavioral or personality challenges.

School Days Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, learning environment, and affordable pricing, with children showing significant growth and engagement. However, some parents report difficulty reaching the director, noise complaints from neighboring residents, and poor customer service interactions.

Parents are deeply divided on this Christian-based daycare. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, Christian curriculum, and director Sheri's dedication. However, multiple negative reviews report serious concerns including unexplained marks and bruises on children, alleged bullying and physical abuse, inadequate staff response to behavioral issues, and a pattern of DSS involvement.

One parent describes a positive experience where their grandson feels loved and happy, while another highlights the home-cooked meals and comfortable environment. Conversely, a separate parent reports a highly negative interaction involving rude staff behavior, lack of professional greeting, and exclusionary conduct during a facility tour.

Parents consistently praise The Children's Academy for its warm, welcoming environment and caring staff who genuinely connect with children. The facility is noted for strong security measures, competitive rates, and excellent communication with parents. The owner is highlighted for being hands-on and actively involved in daily operations.

Harmony House receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the staff, particularly Mrs. Banner, for their patience, professionalism, and effectiveness in child development. However, a minority of parents reported unprofessional interactions, lack of transparency about facilities, and concerns about staff's ability to handle children with behavioral or developmental challenges.

One parent reports unexpected closures without notice and mandatory payment during those closures, citing poor communication and ethical concerns. In contrast, other reviewers highlight a positive experience with friendly staff, child engagement, and a family-like atmosphere, noting that closures are infrequent and health-related.

Lake Murray Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and hands-on staff, strong educational structure, and supportive leadership under Director April. Families report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally at the center.

While some parents describe the facility as amazing and family-oriented with effective potty training support, others express deep disappointment regarding perceived financial prioritization over care quality. These critics highlight a significant lack of communication and alleged retaliation against children when concerns are raised.

Cadence Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teachers and staff who provide personalized attention, a structured curriculum, and a welcoming environment where children thrive and enjoy learning.

Camden Kids Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, strong educational focus, effective communication through daily app updates and photos, and comprehensive security measures. Children show notable developmental progress in speech, learning, social skills, and behavioral adjustment.

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Some parents report high satisfaction with academic and social preparation for kindergarten, while others describe experiences of unfair labeling, coercive medical suggestions, and immediate dismissal for normal toddler behavior. One reviewer highlights strong teacher support and activity engagement, whereas another criticizes the center for segregating children and firing a student on their first day for crying and minor conflict. The few reviews so far present a stark contrast between positive developmental outcomes and serious concerns regarding disciplinary practices and staff conduct.

Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent highlighting the staff's caring nature and a clean, safe environment, while others report severe neglect of educational needs and past incidents of physical abuse and inappropriate staff behavior.

Faith Academy has extremely polarized reviews, with some parents praising the caring staff, learning activities, and cleanliness, while others report serious safety concerns including a child left unattended, inconsistent staff accounts, poor facility cleanliness, and unprofessional behavior. Parents are advised to research this facility thoroughly before enrolling.

Low Country Day Christian Preschool in Bluffton receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting caring and professional staff, strong curriculum, smooth transitions between classrooms, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Parents also appreciate the facility's responsiveness, flexibility, and community support during emergencies.