For the 2026 school year, there are 324 private daycares & preschools serving 58,547 students in South Carolina.
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in South Carolina include Ben Lippen School, Ashley Hall, and Charleston Collegiate School.
The average tuition cost is $9,914, which is lower than the South Carolina average tuition cost of $10,536.
73% of private daycares & preschools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top-Ranked South Carolina 草榴社区 Daycares & Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1850 Kershaw Camden Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5565
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5565
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3301 33rd Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(854) 529-0401
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(854) 529-0401
Gr: NS-9 Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
3560 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-8524
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-8524
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Gr: PK-12 | 728 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Augusta Road Baptist Church Ki
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1823 Augusta Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 232-2713
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 232-2713
Gr: PK-K | 83 students Tuition listed
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Bethel Child Enrichment
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
245 S Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 585-8356
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 585-8356
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Beverly White ![Beverly White Photo]( "Beverly White Photo")
(Christian)
PO Box 413
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 381-5248
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 381-5248
Gr: NS-12 | 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3
7 Saint Teresa Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Bob Jones Academy ![Bob Jones Academy Photo - Bob Jones Academy's fine arts program includes art, speech and music. The music program includes two bands, an orchestra and two choirs as well as music lessons offered through Bob Jones University.]( "Bob Jones Academy Photo - Bob Jones Academy's fine arts program includes art, speech and music. The music program includes two bands, an orchestra and two choirs as well as music lessons offered through Bob Jones University.")
(Baptist)
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
Gr: PK-12 | 1,373 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
81 Academy Road
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-2734
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-2734
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School ![Calvary Christian School Photo]( "Calvary Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
4511 Dick Pond Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2829
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2829
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Calvary Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
106 Line St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-6721
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-6721
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
103 Eastman St
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2875
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2875
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Carolina Academy
(Baptist)
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students Tuition listed
3790 Ashley Phosphate Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 760-1192
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 760-1192
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1404 N Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 225-0515
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 225-0515
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
(Catholic)
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clarendon Hall School ![Clarendon Hall School Photo]( "Clarendon Hall School Photo")
(Christian)
1140 S Duke St
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-3550
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-3550
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
681 McCants Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
1200 Medlen Parkway
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2005
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2005
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cross Schools ![Cross Schools Photo - Cross Schools students learn about their local ecosystem in a bilingual class held through our Environmental Learning Center.]( "Cross Schools Photo - Cross Schools students learn about their local ecosystem in a bilingual class held through our Environmental Learning Center.")
(Episcopal)
495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
Gr: NS-10 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dorchester Academy
(Christian)
234 Academy Rd
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-9511
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-9511
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students
Eastminster Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3200 Trenholm Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 771-1512
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 771-1512
Gr: PK-K | 241 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Ebenezer Baptist Weekday Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
524 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-9699
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-9699
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
1001 N Marquis Hwy
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-0164
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-0164
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian School & Daycare
(Assembly of God)
337 Farmington Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-8464
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-8464
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Tuition listed
First Baptist Church
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
300 W Main Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-7500
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-7500
Gr: K | 50 students Tuition listed
First Baptist Church Weekday Education
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
625 Georgia Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 279-6370
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 279-6370
Gr: PK-K | 315 students
First Baptist Day School
Daycare / Preschool
847 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-2613
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-2613
Gr: PK-K | 219 students
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students Tuition listed
First Baptist Weekday Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
250 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 699-4219
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 699-4219
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private daycares & preschools in South Carolina?
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in South Carolina include Ben Lippen School, Ashley Hall, and Charleston Collegiate School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in South Carolina?
324 private daycares & preschools are located in South Carolina.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in South Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $9,914, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,536.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in South Carolina?
South Carolina private daycares & preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
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