Best Daycares in South Carolina — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 89 daycares and childcare centers across 11 cities in South Carolina.

Top Daycares in South Carolina

  1. #1 — Little Learner play schools Score: 77%

    Charleston, SC —

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — St. Andrew's Presbyterian Weekday School Score: 77%

    Charleston, SC —

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

  3. #3 — JWUMC Day School Score: 77%

    Charleston, SC —

    Programs: Preschool, Religious organization, Church cathedral. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Victory Learning Academy Score: 77%

    Columbia, SC —

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

  5. #5 — Saint John Preparatory School Score: 77%

    Columbia, SC —

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

  6. #6 — Little Wonders Learning Center Score: 77%

    Greenville, SC —

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

  7. #7 — Big Blue Marble Academy Folly Road Score: 77%

    Charleston, SC —

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

  8. #8 — The O'Quinn Schools Score: 77%

    Charleston, SC —

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Audacy Creative Arts Preschool Score: 77%

    Charleston, SC —

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

  10. #10 — Redeemer Children's Center Score: 77%

    Charleston, SC —

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

  11. #11 — Second Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 77%

    Charleston, SC —

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

  12. #12 — Preschool of the Arts Charleston Score: 77%

    Mt Pleasant, SC —

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

  13. #13 — Daniel Island Academy Score: 77%

    Charleston, SC —

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

  14. #14 — The Oaks Children's Academy Score: 77%

    Charleston, SC —

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

  15. #15 — Sunshine House of Charleston Score: 77%

    Charleston, SC —

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

  16. #16 — The Sunshine House Score: 77%

    North Charleston, SC —

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

  17. #17 — Sunshine House of North Augusta Score: 77%

    North Augusta, SC —

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

  18. #18 — Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Score: 77%

    Columbia, SC —

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — The Sunshine House Score: 77%

    Columbia, SC —

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

  20. #20 — Sunshine House of Columbia at Decker Boulevard Score: 77%

    Columbia, SC —

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. 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

What is the best daycare in South Carolina?
Little Learner play schools is currently the #1 ranked daycare in South Carolina based on our Guide Score. See the full statewide ranked list above.
How many daycares are ranked in South Carolina?
We have ranked 89 daycares and childcare centers across 11 cities in South Carolina. Rankings are computed by Guide Score and updated regularly.