Licensed Daycare in Charleston, South Carolina
These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.
Childcare costs in Charleston
ChildCare Aware reports the South Carolina average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Charleston vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. South Carolina families may also qualify for South Carolina Voucher Program (ABC Quality) (intake: (800) 476-0199).
Full South Carolina licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:6
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:18
- Avg capacity
- 73 kids
All Charleston licensed centers
Page 2 of 4Columbia Playhouse Academy #97
Charleston
Columbia Smart Start Academy #91
Charleston
Explorer Kids Columbia #93
Charleston
First Steps Sumter #118
Charleston
Florence ABC Childcare #38
Charleston
Florence Bright Beginnings #39
Charleston
Florence Children's Place #41
Charleston
Florence Discovery Preschool #46
Charleston
Florence Early Learning Center #37
Charleston
Florence KinderCare #43
Charleston
Florence Primrose School #44
Charleston
Growing Minds Summerville #145
Charleston
Growing Minds Sumter #110
Charleston
Happy Days Florence Daycare #42
Charleston
Happy Days Summerville Daycare #147
Charleston
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Search 60 Licensed Centers in Charleston
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