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Best Church Daycare in Greenville, SC

Compare 10 church daycare in Greenville. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Greenville, South Carolina at a glance

Programs
10
Avg rating
4.3/5
Parent reviews
675
Top rated (4.5+)
26

Greenville has 10 licensed church daycare with 675 parent reviews averaging 4.3/5.26 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 51% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 29617 (avg 4.56 stars), while 29615 has the largest selection (20 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Greenville

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.

  1. 1

    200 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    First Presbyterian Church Mother's Morning Out receives consistently positive feedback from parents and church members. The facility is praised for its secure environment, friendly staff, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children enjoy attending and look forward to the program.

    Security measures including guardlocked doors and camerasfriendly and welcoming staffchildren enjoy attending
  2. 2

    1050 Edwards Road, Greenville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Edwards Road Baptist Weekday Center receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.8/5 rating. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality programs offered at the facility.

    Friendly and welcoming staffBible-centered environmentquality youth programs (basketball and i9 sports)warm community atmosphere
  3. 3

    5055 Old Augusta Road, Greenville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Young and Restless Childcare Center receives universal praise from parents and former staff. Parents consistently highlight the warm, home-like environment, caring and dedicated staff led by owner Mrs. Jennifer, and quality educational curriculum. Many families have multi-generational connections to the center and express strong loyalty.

    Caring and loving staffhome-like atmospherestrong owner leadershipquality curriculum and educational focus
  4. 4
    St Anthony Of Padua
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    311 Gower St, Greenville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Note: Reviews appear to be for St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, loving community atmosphere, vibrant faith experience, and exceptional leadership of Father Patrick.

    Warm and welcoming culturediverse multi-ethnic communityinspirational homilies and musicstrong sense of belonging and family
  5. 5
    Cadence Academy Preschool
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    8596 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Cadence Academy Preschool in Greenville receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and quality educational curriculum. Parents report significant improvements in their children's behavior, engagement, and school readiness, with many noting their children are excited to attend and reluctant to leave.

    Caring and attentive staffhands-on directors with open-door policyhigh-quality curriculum with visible learning outcomesengaging and educational activities
  6. 6
    Legacy Academy
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    211 Feaster Road, Greenville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Legacy Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, warm staff and family-like environment. Parents emphasize strong communication, safety, learning outcomes, and enrichment activities like music and Spanish classes. The center's NAEYC accreditation and genuine teacher-child relationships are frequently mentioned as key factors in their satisfaction.

    Caring and warm staffStrong parent-teacher communicationSafe environmentChildren eager to attend
  7. 7

    2703 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    These reviews are about Buncombe Street UMC Trinity Campus, a church facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming community, multiple service options, and spiritual programs, but do not address childcare services or daycare operations.

    Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitiesmultiple service timesstrong youth and children's programs
  8. 8
    Circle Of Friends
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    6 Dunean Street, Greenville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Circle of Friends in Greenville, SC receives consistently high praise with a 5/5 average rating across all reviews. Parents and community members highlight the welcoming atmosphere, professional staff, and comprehensive community programs offered. The center is recognized for its dedication to serving youth, families, and seniors in the Upstate area.

    Exceptional staff leadershipwelcoming atmosphereprofessional and friendly personnelclean facilities
  9. 9

    529 Farrs Bridge Road, Greenville, SC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews praise Berea First Baptist Church Child Care Center as a welcoming, family-oriented religious facility with a caring pastor and congregation. Parents highlight strong biblical teachings, engaging community events, and a safe environment for children. The facility consistently receives 5-star ratings with families reporting long-term satisfaction and positive experiences.

    Welcoming and loving atmospherebiblical teachingscaring pastorcommunity events (trunk-or-treat)
  10. 10

    3204 C White Horse Road, Greenville, SC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Wonder Learning Center in Greenville receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring and loving staff, particularly director Mrs. Keisha. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care, citing a warm family environment and high quality of childcare.

    Caring and loving staffwarm welcoming atmospherechildren appear happy and well-cared-fortransparent communication

Rating Distribution

Based on 51 daycares with Google ratings in Greenville

4.5 - 5.0
26
4.0 - 4.4
14
3.0 - 3.9
9
Below 3
2

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 675 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
5
2Safe environment
5
3Friendly and welcoming staff
4
4Caring and attentive staff
4
5Children enjoy attending
3
6Excellent communication with parents
3
7Caring and patient staff
3
8Safe and welcoming environment
3

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Greenville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
296178
4.56
3
2960112
4.5
3
296076
4.4
0
2960513
4.34
5
2960910
4.24
1
2961110
4.23
6
2961520
4.11
7

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Greenville (86–113 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Greenville based on parent reviews

First Presbyterian Church Mother'S Morning Out

4.8(20)

200 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC

First Presbyterian Church Mother's Morning Out receives consistently positive feedback from parents and church members. The facility is praised for its secure environment, friendly staff, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children enjoy attending and look forward to the program.

Security measures including guardlocked doors and camerasfriendly and welcoming staff

Berea First Baptist Church Child Care Center

4.7(20)

529 Farrs Bridge Road, Greenville, SC

Reviews praise Berea First Baptist Church Child Care Center as a welcoming, family-oriented religious facility with a caring pastor and congregation. Parents highlight strong biblical teachings, engaging community events, and a safe environment for children. The facility consistently receives 5-star ratings with families reporting long-term satisfaction and positive experiences.

Welcoming and loving atmospherebiblical teachingscaring pastor

Aldersgate United Methodist Church

4.7(13)

7 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC

Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Greenville operates a preschool/daycare program that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents and visitors praise the welcoming community atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality facilities. The program appears to offer a faith-based educational environment with good amenities.

Warm and welcoming communityfriendly staffquality preschool program

Augusta Road Baptist Church Weekday Education

5(3)

1823 Augusta Road, Greenville, SC

Parents describe the program as a safe, welcoming environment with organized operations and smooth check-in procedures. Reviewers highlight the staff's dedication and frequent communication through apps like Brightwheel, noting that children appear happy and engaged during drop-off and throughout the day.

Safe and welcoming environmentorganized car line and check-in/check-out systemexcellent communication via Brightwheel and timely email responses

John Knox Church Presbyterian Kindergarten

4.5(8)

35 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC

John Knox Church Presbyterian Kindergarten receives overwhelmingly positive reviews about the church community itself, with parents praising its family-oriented atmosphere, mission focus, and welcoming environment. However, one critical review specifically addresses the preschool program, citing serious concerns about cleanliness, unprofessional teacher conduct, and staff behavior issues.

small family atmospherekind and gentle leadershipstrong community and mission focus

Little Folks Of Fourth Cdc/ Fourth Presbyterian Church

4.4(7)

703 E. Washington Street, Greenville, SC

Little Folks of Fourth CDC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the preschool staff and the welcoming church community. The facility is consistently described as warm, friendly, and well-led. One reviewer expressed a negative sentiment without elaboration.

wonderful preschool staffwarm and friendly atmospheregreat pastors and leadership

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Church Daycare in Greenville, South Carolina

There are 10 church daycare in Greenville, South Carolina, making up 12% of the 82 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 Greenville have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 51 rated facilities, with 51% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.35 stars. Our analysis covers 675 parent reviews. Parents in Greenville most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and friendly and welcoming staff.

When choosing a daycare in Greenville, 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 Greenville

Showing 10 results

Augusta Road Baptist Church Weekday Education
Church Daycare
5

Parents describe the program as a safe, welcoming environment with organized operations and smooth check-in procedures. Reviewers highlight the staff's dedication and frequent communication through apps like Brightwheel, noting that children appear happy and engaged during drop-off and throughout the day.

Safe and welcoming environmentorganized car line and check-in/check-out systemexcellent communication via Brightwheel and timely email responses
Address
1823 Augusta Road, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 232-2713
Christ Church Episcopal Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
10 N. Church Street, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 233-7612
First Presbyterian Church Mother'S Morning Out
Church Daycare
4.8

First Presbyterian Church Mother's Morning Out receives consistently positive feedback from parents and church members. The facility is praised for its secure environment, friendly staff, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children enjoy attending and look forward to the program.

Security measures including guardlocked doors and camerasfriendly and welcoming staff
Address
200 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 672-0347
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
4.7

Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Greenville operates a preschool/daycare program that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents and visitors praise the welcoming community atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality facilities. The program appears to offer a faith-based educational environment with good amenities.

Warm and welcoming communityfriendly staffquality preschool program
Address
7 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 268-5028
Berea First Baptist Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.7

Reviews praise Berea First Baptist Church Child Care Center as a welcoming, family-oriented religious facility with a caring pastor and congregation. Parents highlight strong biblical teachings, engaging community events, and a safe environment for children. The facility consistently receives 5-star ratings with families reporting long-term satisfaction and positive experiences.

Welcoming and loving atmospherebiblical teachingscaring pastor
Address
529 Farrs Bridge Road, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 294-9001
John Knox Church Presbyterian Kindergarten
Church Daycare
4.5

John Knox Church Presbyterian Kindergarten receives overwhelmingly positive reviews about the church community itself, with parents praising its family-oriented atmosphere, mission focus, and welcoming environment. However, one critical review specifically addresses the preschool program, citing serious concerns about cleanliness, unprofessional teacher conduct, and staff behavior issues.

small family atmospherekind and gentle leadershipstrong community and mission focus
Address
35 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 322-0045
Little Folks Of Fourth Cdc/ Fourth Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
4.4

Little Folks of Fourth CDC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the preschool staff and the welcoming church community. The facility is consistently described as warm, friendly, and well-led. One reviewer expressed a negative sentiment without elaboration.

wonderful preschool staffwarm and friendly atmospheregreat pastors and leadership
Address
703 E. Washington Street, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 235-1754
Westminster Presbyterian Church School
Church Daycare
4
Address
2310 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 232-5766
Bethel Baptist Church Day Care
Church Daycare
4

Parents highlight the staff's exceptional care, noting that teachers like Miss Lily and Ms. Glenda treat children, including infants, with deep affection and attentiveness. One parent reports that their son is thriving and happy, while another appreciates the proactive communication regarding their twins' behavior and development.

affectionate and attentive staffpersonalized carepositive learning environment
Address
403 Sulphur Springs Road, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 246-5951
Pelham Road Baptist Church Child Development Cente
Church Daycare
2
Address
1108 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC
Phone
(864) 288-7674

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 church daycare daycares in Greenville, South Carolina, out of 82 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 Greenville have an average Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 51 rated facilities. About 51% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Greenville, 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
Greenville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 62 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 10 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 10 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 Greenville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Greenville 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.