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1,206 Child Daycare & Preschools in South Carolina

Browse 1,206 child daycare & preschools across South Carolina. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in South Carolina

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in South Carolina can make the decision-making process smoother.

South Carolina has about 1,657 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in South Carolina. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in South Carolina

There are 1,657 daycares in South Carolina: 151 headstart facilities, 172 before/after school centers, 128 religious facility daycares, and 1,206 childcare and preschool centers.

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Southside Early Childhood Center Cdep
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
1615 Blanding Drive, Hartsville, SC
Phone
(843) 383-3105
Tender Years Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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.

Friendly and caring staffstructured routine and curriculumage-appropriate activities and learning (letters
Address
2531 Forestbrook Road, Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 903-4646
Kid'S Konnection Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
1926 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC
Phone
(864) 585-3900
Carolina Kids Learning Center Of Anderson LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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.

Caring and nurturing staffchild development and learning outcomesowner's responsiveness to safety
Address
722 Brogan Avenue, Anderson, SC
Phone
(864) 226-2572
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
Excellent Learning Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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.

Strong academic curriculumchildren advance to higher grade levelsprofessional owner and teaching staff
Address
807 North Irby Street, Florence, SC
Phone
(843) 669-0445
Busy Bodies Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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.

Attentive and caring staffclean facilitychild progress and development
Address
306 Highway 15, Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone
(843) 448-2273
Aspire Early Learning Academy LLC 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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.

Caring and loving staffDirector Ms. Jenni praisedchildren feel safe and welcomed
Address
320 South Lake Drive, Lexington, SC
Phone
(803) 356-0650
Woodfield Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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.

Caring and patient staffclean facilitychildren learn and have fun
Address
2540 Kneece Road, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 865-7151
Watch Me Sprout Learning & Afterschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
900 Greenlawn Drive, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 542-7227
Embarking On The Future Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
220 N. Royal Tower Drive, Irmo, SC
Phone
(803) 567-3466
Agapeland Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
304 Huggins Street, Marion, SC
Phone
(843) 423-2077
Pine Grove Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

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.

caring and loving teachersChristian-based educationexcellent student-to-teacher ratios
Address
5415 Hwy. 557, Clover, SC
Phone
(803) 831-1717
School Days Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

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.

Caring and capable staffstrong learning environmentchild growth and development
Address
409 Park Avenue, Rock Hill, SC
Phone
(803) 324-0488
Christians Caring For Childreninc.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

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.

Christian teaching and Bible studycaring and loving staffdirector described as
Address
105 Chippewa Lane, Williamston, SC
Phone
(864) 847-7116
Love And Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
1705 Lyndon Avenue, Anderson, SC
Phone
(864) 225-2112
The Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

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.

caring and patient staffwarm and welcoming environmentstrong security protocols
Address
880 W.O. Ezell Blvd., Spartanburg, SC
Phone
(864) 595-3727
Harmony House
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

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.

Patient and caring staffeffective child development and academic preparationstructured environment
Address
129a Peakeroad, Roebuck, SC
Phone
(864) 612-5046
Acres Of Discovery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
135 Executive Parkway, Moncks Corner, SC
Phone
(843) 899-9213
Our Clubhouse INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
101 Nelson Drive, Seneca, SC
Phone
(864) 885-1020
Mothers Love Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
1117 East Washington Street, Dillon, SC
Phone
(843) 627-3670
Kiddie Depot INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
214 Highway 20, Piedmont, SC
Phone
(864) 845-7396
Lake Murray Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

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.

Caring and hands-on teachersstrong educational curriculum with academic structureDirector April highly praised for responsiveness and compassion
Address
204 Wise Ferry Road, Lexington, SC
Phone
(803) 356-1411
Pontiac Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
800 Bookman Road, Elgin, SC
Phone
(803) 736-3332
Cadence Academy And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

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.

Dedicated and caring teacherssmooth drop-offsstructured curriculum with varied learning activities
Address
1130 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC
Phone
(803) 788-2255
Camden Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

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.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong developmental and speech progressdaily app communication with photos
Address
1735 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Camden, SC
Phone
(803) 272-0879
Kidszone
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

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None - reviews are for wrong facility
Address
21 Orchard Park Drive, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 263-3895
Child Development Center On Herlong
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
481 South Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill, SC
Phone
(803) 372-9392
Richburg Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
2833 Lancaster Highway, Chester, SC
Phone
(803) 789-7351
Faith Academy Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

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.

Caring and kind staffpositive learning outcomeschildren happy and engaged
Address
3701 Richland Ave. West., Aiken, SC
Phone
(803) 648-6006

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,206 child daycare & preschools daycares across South Carolina. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in South Carolina are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through South Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in South Carolina, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (South Carolina sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in South Carolina vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.