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 — Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Score: 86%

    Redeemer Lutheran Preschool is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://relu.church/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Sunshine House Score: 86%

    The Sunshine House is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://sunshinehouse.com/decker/.

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

  3. #3 — Sunshine House of Columbia at Decker Boulevard Score: 86%

    Sunshine House of Columbia at Decker Boulevard is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://sunshinehouse.com/decker/.

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

  4. #4 — North Trenholm Weekday Score: 86%

    North Trenholm Weekday is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.northtrenholm.org/weekday/.

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

  5. #5 — Harmony School Score: 86%

    Harmony School is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, private school. Website: https://bit.ly/m/Harmony-School.

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

  6. #6 — Bethel Methodist Columbia Score: 86%

    Bethel Methodist Columbia is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bethelmethodistcolumbia.com/.

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

  7. #7 — WhizWorld Kids Academy Score: 86%

    WhizWorld Kids Academy is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://WhizWorldkids.com/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Eastminster Day School Score: 86%

    Eastminster Day School is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.eastminsterpresbyterianchurch.org.

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

  9. #9 — Victory Learning Academy Score: 86%

    Victory Learning Academy is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://victorylearningacademy.net/.

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

  10. #10 — Saint John Preparatory School Score: 86%

    Saint John Preparatory School is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, private school. Website: http://www.saintjohnprek.org/.

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

  11. #11 — The Leaders Of Tomorrow Child Development Center Score: 84%

    The Leaders Of Tomorrow Child Development Center is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.theleadersoftomorrowcdc.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Trinity Learning Center Score: 80%

    Trinity Learning Center is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.trinitysc.org/learning_center.

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

  13. #13 — asbury preschool Score: 80%

    asbury preschool is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://www.asburypreschoolandkindergarten.org/.

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

  14. #14 — Gleamns Pineview Head Start Score: 80%

    Gleamns Pineview Head Start is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://gleamnshrc.org.

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

  15. #15 — Monumental Kids Academy Score: 77%

    Monumental Kids Academy is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://prestigeearlylearningacademy.com/.

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

  16. #16 — EPC Drop-In Nursery Score: 77%

    EPC Drop-In Nursery is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, religious organization. Website: https://eastminsterpres.org/ministries/children/#drop-in-nursery-babies-4k.

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

  17. #17 — Aspire Early Learning Academy Score: 74%

    Aspire Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.AspireEarlyLearningAcademy.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool Score: 69%

    Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.asburypreschoolandkindergarten.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Belvedere Early Learning Center Score: 69%

    Belvedere Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://bellsouth.net/.

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

  20. #20 — Grace Academy CDC Score: 69%

    Grace Academy CDC is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.gacdcsc.com/.

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

  21. #21 — Heyward Street Preschool Score: 69%

    Heyward Street Preschool is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.heywardst.church/contact-us.

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

  22. #22 — La Petite Academy Score: 69%

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.lapetite.com.

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

  23. #23 — St. Martin's Preschool Score: 69%

    St. Martin's Preschool is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.smifsc.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Prisma Health Urgent Care-Garners Ferry Score: 66%

    Prisma Health Urgent Care-Garners Ferry is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://prismahealth.org/locations/practices/urgent-care-garners-ferry?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=yext.

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

  25. #25 — Bethel Learning Center Score: 60%

    Bethel Learning Center is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://bethellearningcenters.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Legacy Learners Academy Score: 49%

    Legacy Learners Academy is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Breath of Life Academy for Tots Score: 49%

    Breath of Life Academy for Tots is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  28. #28 — W.H.O.L.E. Child Development Center Score: 37%

    W.H.O.L.E. Child Development Center is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

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

    Programs: Preschool. 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?
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool 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.