Best Before or After School Daycare in Aiken, SC

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.

1. 1

   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
2. 2

   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
3. 3

   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
4. 4

   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
5. 5

   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
6. 6

   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
7. 7

   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.

8. 8

   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
9. 9

   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

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