Best Daycares in Columbia, SC — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 29 daycares and childcare centers in Columbia based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Columbia

  1. #1 — Victory Learning Academy Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Saint John Preparatory School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — The Sunshine House Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Sunshine House of Columbia at Decker Boulevard Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  6. #6 — North Trenholm Weekday Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Harmony School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Bethel Methodist Columbia Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — WhizWorld Kids Academy Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Eastminster Day School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  11. #11 — The Leaders Of Tomorrow Child Development Center Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Trinity Learning Center Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  13. #13 — asbury preschool Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Gleamns Pineview Head Start Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Monumental Kids Academy Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  16. #16 — EPC Drop-In Nursery Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Religious organization. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Aspire Early Learning Academy Score: 66%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Heyward Street Preschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  19. #19 — La Petite Academy Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Grace Academy CDC Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  21. #21 — St. Martin's Preschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Belvedere Early Learning Center Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Prisma Health Urgent Care-Garners Ferry Score: 57%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Bethel Learning Center Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Breath of Life Academy for Tots Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Legacy Learners Academy Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Christian Life Church Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — W.H.O.L.E. Child Development Center Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Columbia?
Victory Learning Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Columbia based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Columbia?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Columbia?
Childcare costs in Columbia vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.