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Best Headstart Programs in Blythewood, SC

Compare 1 headstart programs in Blythewood. Average rating: 3.67/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Blythewood, South Carolina at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.67/5
Parent reviews
49
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Blythewood has 1 licensed headstart programs with 49 parent reviews averaging 3.67/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Blythewood

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.

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    Smart Start Academy
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    10115 Farrow Road, Blythewood, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Smart Start Academy for its caring, engaged staff who know children by name and focus on educational activities. Multiple reviewers highlight the family-like atmosphere, strong communication through daily updates, and visible developmental progress their children have made.

    Caring and nurturing staffeducational focus with hands-on learning activitiesexcellent communication and daily photosclean facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Blythewood

4.5 - 5.0
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4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
3
Below 3
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Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Blythewood, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.67avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Blythewood zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
290166
3.67
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Blythewood (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

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Medium

31–75 children

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Large

76–150 children

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Very Large

150+ children

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Daycare types in Blythewood

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1

Headstart Programs in Blythewood, South Carolina

There are 1 headstart programs in Blythewood, South Carolina, making up 17% of the 6 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Blythewood have an average rating of 3.67 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.67 stars. Our analysis covers 49 parent reviews.

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

All Headstart Programs in Blythewood

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Blythewood Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
125 -A Boney Road, Blythewood, SC
Phone
(803) 754-9666

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Blythewood, South Carolina, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Blythewood have an average Google rating of 3.67 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Blythewood, 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
Blythewood offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Blythewood for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Blythewood 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.