
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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CARE-A-LOT DAY CARE TOO receives mixed reviews with most parents (6 five-star reviews) praising the loving, family-like environment, caring staff, and educational programs. However, three one-star reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, child safety, billing practices, and owner professionalism.
Feedback is sharply divided, with some parents describing a loving, professional environment that served as a 'home away from home,' while others allege serious safety violations and staff misconduct. Positive accounts highlight staff friendliness and peace of mind, whereas negative accounts claim physical abuse, unfair treatment of neurodivergent children, and inadequate food service.
One parent reports an ideal environment where staff provide loving care and create a peaceful atmosphere. Conversely, other parents allege severe neglect, including leaving a toddler in soiled diapers for extended periods which caused physical irritation, alongside reports of unprofessional staff behavior such as yelling, aggressive interactions with children, and internal conflicts.
One parent describes a positive tour experience with professional staff and a clean, warm infant program, while another criticizes the facility for failing to report a significant injury to a child. A separate review highlights concerns regarding low staff wages and perceived indifference from corporate management.
Family Affair Child Care receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and supervision alongside praise for certain staff members. Parents report serious issues including inadequate child supervision leading to injuries, poor organization, and harsh discipline practices, while others commend specific teachers and caregivers for their dedication and care.
Feedback for Universal Kids School of Excellence is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting long-term satisfaction and affectionate care, while another details a significant billing dispute involving a $5,000 charge years after leaving. Additional brief reviews cite hostile staff interactions and a poor visit experience, though specific details are limited.
One parent describes Angel's as the best daycare they have experienced, highlighting significant speech and learning progress for their three-year-old, while others note the staff is nice and the facility is a hidden gem. Reviews emphasize that children are well cared for, clean upon pickup, and supported by excellent communication from employees. No specific complaints were mentioned in the limited feedback provided.
One parent reports an exceptional experience with staff who supported her daughter's development, while another details severe issues including mold, unprofessional staff behavior, and alleged theft of donations. A third reviewer expresses extreme dissatisfaction, stating the facility is not worth any stars.
Parents describe Hudson's Kids Kastle as a loving center-based facility with staff who are attentive, trustworthy, and genuinely care about the children. Reviewers highlight the balanced nutrition, age-appropriate curriculum, and engaging activities that help children thrive and prepare for kindergarten. The few reviews mention happy toddlers and infants who come home content and engaged in their daily activities.
Multiple parents highlight the clean environment and caring staff, with one noting significant academic and personal growth for their child. However, a single review alleges discriminatory practices against non-Christian and Asian families, including exclusion from classrooms.
Harvest Time Academy has highly polarized reviews. Long-term families report positive experiences with attentive staff and safety protocols, while recent reviews raise serious concerns about child injuries (burns and bruises), inadequate supervision, poor hygiene, and unresponsive management.
Toddlers Academy & Preschool in North Charleston has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring and patient staff, cleanliness, and educational development, while negative reviews report serious safety concerns including unattended children, injuries without parental notification, and lost belongings.
Merry Land Daycare has highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents and severe complaints from others. Positive reviewers commend the owner Ms. Dawn and staff for care, educational development, and creating a family-like environment. However, multiple negative reviews allege serious concerns including child neglect, improper discipline practices, and unprofessional staff behavior.
One parent reports loving the center for their two children, while another describes severe safety concerns including unexplained injuries, unprofessional staff conduct, and poor communication. A third review cites awful care and sanitary issues, specifically noting an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Williamsburg Kindergarten DC receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the professionalism, improvements in the school district, and dedicated teachers, particularly Ms. Moody and special needs instructors. However, significant concerns are raised about transportation issues, including insufficient bus drivers and reported bullying on buses, along with complaints about specific staff members and teaching quality.
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.
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