Best Church Daycare in Columbia, SC
Compare 8 church daycare in Columbia. Average rating: 4.33/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Columbia, South Carolina at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.33/5
- Parent reviews
- 772
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 39
Columbia has 8 licensed church daycare with 772 parent reviews averaging 4.33/5.39 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 29209 (avg 4.76 stars), while 29203 has the largest selection (17 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Columbia
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.
- 1Creative Learning Place4.64 score5(9)
7310 Nursery Road, Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Creative Learning Place receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and welcoming family-like environment. Parents highlight strong communication, educational preparation for kindergarten, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. The center is noted for its small class sizes and personalized attention to each child.
Caring and loving staffstrong teacher-parent communicationchild enthusiasm for schooleducational cu - 2Magnanimous Kids Learning Center4.64 score4.8(20)
1215 N. Brickyard Road, Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Magnanimous Kids Learning Center receives universal 5-star praise from parents who consistently highlight exceptional educational outcomes and caring staff. Parents report significant academic progress in reading, writing, and math, along with improvements in confidence, social skills, and emotional development. The center is particularly commended for transforming shy or struggling learners into confident, enthusiastic students.
Dedicated and passionate staff (espec - 3Incarnation Lutheran Child Development Center4.56 score4.7(20)
3005 Devine Street, Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews praise the church's childcare program for exceptional teaching quality and child protection. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere and engaging environment. The facility is also noted for hosting well-received community events like Oktoberfest.
Amazing teachersexcellent learning experienceschild safety and protectionwelcoming community - 4Spring Valley Baptist Church Preschool4.56 score4.7(20)
91 Polo Road, Columbia, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Spring Valley Baptist Church Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, who praise the Christ-centered curriculum, warm and welcoming staff, and strong relationships teachers build with children. Parents consistently highlight the caring environment, spiritual growth opportunities, and safe, secure facilities. The facility is commended for its animal-themed decor and overall quality of early childhood education.
Christ-centered curriculumcaring an - 5Southeast Child Development Center4.55 score5(6)
1540 Elmtree Road, Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Southeast Child Development Center for its compassionate, dedicated staff and quality care. The facility offers home-cooked meals, strong security measures, and Christian values. Teachers are noted for providing foundational education and addressing individual developmental needs like speech support.
Compassionate and caring staffhome-cooked mealssafety and security measures with camerasChristian environment - 6Mcgregor Presbyterian Preschool4.5 score5(5)
6505 St Andrews Road, Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
McGregor Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, professional teachers and nurturing Christian environment. Parents highlight the balance of structured learning activities and play-based learning methods that encourage child development, independence, and kindness.
Caring and committed teacherslearning through playChristian environmentdaily crafts and learning activities - 7Center For Learning INC4.5 score5(5)
2729 Covenant Road, Columbia, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Center for Learning Inc receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and strong learning environment. Parents highlight the school's resources, extracurricular activities, field trips, and safe family atmosphere. Children are reportedly engaged and reluctant to leave at the end of the day.
caring and knowledgeable staffstrong parent-teacher communicationextensive resources and toolsfield trips to out-of-state locations - 8Kathwood Preschool4.48 score4.7(11)
4900 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Kathwood is a religious facility in Columbia, South Carolina, that parents describe as a welcoming and inclusive Baptist church community. Reviews emphasize the friendly atmosphere, strong sense of family, quality fellowship programs, and meaningful pastoral leadership. One parent noted their son attended preschool there in the early 1980s.
Welcoming and inclusive environmentfriendly staff and congregationstrong sense of community and familyquality fellowship and food programs - 9St. Michael And All Angels' Episcopal Church Elc4.48 score4.6(20)
6408 Bridgewood Road, Columbia, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church ELC in Columbia receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-oriented environment with compassionate staff and strong educational programs. Parents highlight the center's responsive leadership, quality curriculum, and daily communication through the Brightwheel app. Multiple families report their children thriving academically and emotionally, with strong attachment to teachers and the school community.
Caring and patient stafffamily-like atmosphereresponsive to behavioral and developmental challengesquality curriculum - 10Union Street Early Head Start4.47 score4.7(10)
1118 Union St., Columbia, SC · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children
Union Street Early Head Start has a 4.7/5 Google rating with 10 reviews. The facility receives overwhelming praise for compassionate staff and comprehensive support services, though some users report inconsistent service quality and communication delays depending on case worker assignment.
Caring and supportive staffcomprehensive assistance with housing and employmentwelcoming environmentprofessional services
Rating Distribution
Based on 78 daycares with Google ratings in Columbia
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 772 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Columbia, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Columbia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29209 | 14 | 4.76 | 7 | |
| 29212 | 5 | 4.73 | 2 | |
| 29205 | 9 | 4.6 | 3 | |
| 29203 | 17 | 4.59 | 7 | |
| 29206 | 10 | 4.54 | 5 | |
| 29210 | 13 | 4.5 | 4 | |
| 29204 | 12 | 4.16 | 3 | |
| 29201 | 13 | 4.1 | 1 | |
| 29229 | 12 | 3.95 | 4 | |
| 29223 | 15 | 3.9 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Columbia (37–104 children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Columbia based on parent reviews
Spring Valley Baptist Church Preschool
91 Polo Road, Columbia, SC
Spring Valley Baptist Church Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, who praise the Christ-centered curriculum, warm and welcoming staff, and strong relationships teachers build with children. Parents consistently highlight the caring environment, spiritual growth opportunities, and safe, secure facilities. The facility is commended for its animal-themed decor and overall quality of early childhood education.
Kathwood Preschool
4900 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC
Kathwood is a religious facility in Columbia, South Carolina, that parents describe as a welcoming and inclusive Baptist church community. Reviews emphasize the friendly atmosphere, strong sense of family, quality fellowship programs, and meaningful pastoral leadership. One parent noted their son attended preschool there in the early 1980s.
St. Michael And All Angels' Episcopal Church Elc
6408 Bridgewood Road, Columbia, SC
St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church ELC in Columbia receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-oriented environment with compassionate staff and strong educational programs. Parents highlight the center's responsive leadership, quality curriculum, and daily communication through the Brightwheel app. Multiple families report their children thriving academically and emotionally, with strong attachment to teachers and the school community.
Spring Valley Presbyterian Church Preschool
125 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC
Spring Valley Presbyterian Church Preschool in Columbia, SC receives consistently positive reviews with a 5/5 average rating. Parents praise the affordable preschool program, kind and hands-on teachers, and the welcoming church community. The facility is noted as a safe environment with additional amenities including soccer fields and space for community organizations.
Incarnation Lutheran Church
400 Byron Road, Columbia, SC
New Ebenezer Baptist Church Cdc
1236 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC
Feedback for this facility is limited, with one parent highlighting positive spiritual experiences and another reporting significant dissatisfaction with the church's assistance program, including unprofessional communication from staff. The available reviews do not provide specific insights into childcare operations or child safety.
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Church Daycare in Columbia, South Carolina
There are 8 church daycare in Columbia, South Carolina, making up 7% of the 120 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 Columbia have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 78 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 772 parent reviews. Parents in Columbia most frequently praise daycares for welcoming environment, clean facility, and safe environment.
When choosing a daycare in Columbia, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Church Daycare in Columbia
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- Address
- 400 Byron Road, Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 776-2212
Spring Valley Baptist Church Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, who praise the Christ-centered curriculum, warm and welcoming staff, and strong relationships teachers build with children. Parents consistently highlight the caring environment, spiritual growth opportunities, and safe, secure facilities. The facility is commended for its animal-themed decor and overall quality of early childhood education.
- Address
- 91 Polo Road, Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 736-7710
Kathwood is a religious facility in Columbia, South Carolina, that parents describe as a welcoming and inclusive Baptist church community. Reviews emphasize the friendly atmosphere, strong sense of family, quality fellowship programs, and meaningful pastoral leadership. One parent noted their son attended preschool there in the early 1980s.
- Address
- 4900 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 787-6546
Spring Valley Presbyterian Church Preschool in Columbia, SC receives consistently positive reviews with a 5/5 average rating. Parents praise the affordable preschool program, kind and hands-on teachers, and the welcoming church community. The facility is noted as a safe environment with additional amenities including soccer fields and space for community organizations.
- Address
- 125 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 788-4005
St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church ELC in Columbia receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-oriented environment with compassionate staff and strong educational programs. Parents highlight the center's responsive leadership, quality curriculum, and daily communication through the Brightwheel app. Multiple families report their children thriving academically and emotionally, with strong attachment to teachers and the school community.
- Address
- 6408 Bridgewood Road, Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 782-8800
Feedback for this facility is limited, with one parent highlighting positive spiritual experiences and another reporting significant dissatisfaction with the church's assistance program, including unprofessional communication from staff. The available reviews do not provide specific insights into childcare operations or child safety.
- Address
- 1236 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 252-8319
- Address
- 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 771-1512
One parent describes a highly positive experience where staff provided comprehensive care for a child with severe allergies and medical needs, noting significant developmental progress in vocabulary and potty training. Another review highlights excellent preparation for kindergarten and top-notch staff, while a single negative review alleges a $50 waiting list fee and unfair prioritization practices.
- Address
- 4224 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia, SC
- Phone
- (803) 736-0776
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