Best Daycares in South Carolina — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 80 daycares and childcare centers across 9 cities in South Carolina.

Top Daycares in South Carolina

  1. #1 — Green World School Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  2. #2 — Little Learner play schools Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Big Blue Marble Academy Folly Road Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  4. #4 — The O'Quinn Schools Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  5. #5 — The Little Sage School Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  6. #6 — Preschool Academy Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Audacy Creative Arts Preschool Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  8. #8 — Academy of Knowledge Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  9. #9 — St. Andrew's Presbyterian Weekday School Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  10. #10 — The Reading Rainbow Academy Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  11. #11 — JWUMC Day School Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  12. #12 — Redeemer Children's Center Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  13. #13 — Oak Grove Montessori School Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Riverland Terrace Day School Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  15. #15 — Second Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  16. #16 — 3 to 3 School Score: 15/100

    Mt Pleasant, SC —

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

  17. #17 — Cadence Academy Preschool Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  18. #18 — Preschool of the Arts Charleston Score: 15/100

    Mt Pleasant, SC —

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

  19. #19 — Daniel Island Academy Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

  20. #20 — C.A.R.E. Academy Score: 15/100

    Charleston, SC —

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in South Carolina?
Green World School 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 80 daycares and childcare centers across 9 cities in South Carolina. Rankings are computed by Guide Score and updated regularly.