How do I choose the right daycare in Aiken?

When choosing a daycare in Aiken, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with South Carolina's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in South Carolina) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Aiken?

Aiken offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 6 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 8 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Aiken, South Carolina (1 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in South Carolina?

Daycare costs in South Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Aiken for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Aiken

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

St. John'S United Methodist Church

4.64 score

4.8(20)

104 Newberry Street Nw, Aiken, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

St. John's United Methodist Church in Aiken operates a preschool program within a well-maintained religious facility. Parents and visitors consistently praise the warm, welcoming community, excellent pastor (Dr. Tim), outstanding music programs, and strong commitment to community service and outreach.

Beautiful and clean facilitieswelcoming and helpful staffexcellent preschool programoutstanding music programs and choir

Betty'S Creative Corner 929

4.63 score

4.8(18)

929 Doughtery Road, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, individual attention to each child, and strong educational outcomes. Parents highlight the center's ability to work with children of varying needs, including those with autism and developmental delays, while fostering a loving, family-like environment. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and high child satisfaction with attendance.

Staff genuinely cares for childrenIndividual attention to each child's needsAccommodating to parentsStrong pre-K and early learning education

Betty'S Creative Corner

4.63 score

4.8(18)

1267 Edgefield Highway, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Betty's Creative Corner receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff who treat children like family, provide individualized attention, and help children excel academically and developmentally. The center is particularly noted for its inclusive approach to children with special needs, including autism and hearing difficulties.

caring and compassionate staffindividualized attentionstrong academic learninginclusive environment for children with special needs

Children'S Place INC.

4.56 score

4.7(20)

310 Barnwell Avenue Ne, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Children's Place Inc. is a therapeutic daycare center in Aiken, SC that parents consistently praise for its specialized support and professional staff. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's development, communication, and behavior, along with comprehensive services including speech therapy, play therapy, and parenting classes. The center is noted as the only therapeutic childcare facility in the CSRA region.

Professional and caring stafftherapeutic services (speech therapyplay therapy)free parenting classes

First Baptist Church Of Aiken Pre-School

4.41 score

4.7(7)

120 Chesterfield Street., Aiken, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Parents praise First Baptist Church of Aiken Pre-School as a warm, welcoming spiritual community with strong leadership and numerous youth programs. The facility is described as family-oriented with a personal touch despite its large size. One parent noted social cliquishness based on sports team preferences.

Caring and spiritual leadershipwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong youth programs (VBSMega Sport

Sunshine House '05

3.92 score

3.9(20)

175 Fabian Drive, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Sunshine House '05 in Aiken receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, hands-on staff and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, thriving academically, and well-cared for in a safe, loving learning environment. Multiple families have used the center for several years and express reluctance to leave.

Warm and caring staffexcellent communication with parents (daily updates and photos)director actively involved with childrenpatient and kind teachers

Family Affair Daycare

3.74 score

3.6(9)

163 Fabian Drive, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Family Affair Daycare has mixed reviews with significant discrepancies between older positive reviews and recent negative ones. Multiple parents report concerns about staff professionalism, child safety incidents including biting and bruising, inadequate supervision, and poor communication. Several positive reviews praise the caring staff and welcoming environment, but these are substantially outweighed by detailed complaints about neglect and unprofessional conduct.

Faith Academy Child Development

3.61 score

3.4(9)

3701 Richland Ave. West., Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

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 engageddirector personally inv

South Aiken Baptist Day Care

2.8 score

1.6(5)

980 Dougherty Road, Aiken, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

South Aiken Baptist Day Care has received overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious operational and safety concerns, though one parent praised the staff's personal touch and quality classes. Multiple parents reported chronic understaffing, high teacher turnover, poor hygiene, frequent unplanned closures, inadequate supervision ratios, and disorganization over a multi-year period.

Personable and lovely staffattentive check-ins with familiesquality classes

Headstart Programs in Aiken, South Carolina

There are 1 headstart programs in Aiken, South Carolina, making up 4% of the 28 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Aiken, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Aiken, South Carolina, out of 28 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Aiken, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with South Carolina's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in South Carolina)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Aiken offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 6 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 8 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in South Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Aiken for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Aiken must be licensed by South Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

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