
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.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,206 |
| Headstart Programs | 151 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 128 |
| Before or After School | 172 |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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