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Licensed Daycare in Greenville, South Carolina

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Greenville?

Statewide averages in South Carolina run roughly $870/month for infants and $680/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Greenville?

South Carolina families can apply for South Carolina Voucher Program (ABC Quality) (intake: (800) 476-0199). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$870/mo

South Carolina avg infant

1:6

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Greenville

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 Greenville 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 overview

Quick 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: 69 kids

ZIP codes covered

29607 9 29605 8 29601 6 29615 5 29611 5 29609 5 1

Program types in Greenville

Preschool Program

5 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

5 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

5 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

5 centers

Head Start Center

5 centers

Before & After School Care

5 centers

All Greenville licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

ABC Academy Columbia #205

Greenville

School Age (5+) Cap 62

A Group Care

Active Kids Florence #152

Greenville

School Age (5+) Cap 83

C Licensed Center

Columbia Creative Kids #204

Greenville

Infants & Toddlers Cap 61

C Preschool

Columbia Golden Gate Daycare #207

Greenville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 56

C Before/After School

Columbia Learning Tree #209

Greenville

School Age (5+) Cap 47

C Group Care

Columbia Precious Moments #206

Greenville

School Age (5+) Cap 91

E Preschool

Explorer Kids Goose Creek #79

Greenville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 33

F Before/After School

Florence Childcare Academy #155

Greenville

School Age (5+) Cap 57

F Licensed Center

Florence Generations Daycare #150

Greenville

Infants & Toddlers Cap 90

F Family Daycare

Florence KinderSmile #151

Greenville

School Age (5+) Cap 116

F Head Start

Florence Learning Center #154

Greenville

2 years - 12 years Cap 27

F Preschool

Florence Playhouse Academy #153

Greenville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 71

G Head Start

Goose Creek Generations Daycare #80

Greenville

2 years - 12 years Cap 55

G Before/After School

Goose Creek KinderSmile #81

Greenville

School Age (5+) Cap 25

G Group Care

Goose Creek Little Angels #78

Greenville

School Age (5+) Cap 115

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Greenville, South Carolina?

Our directory lists 30 licensed childcare centers in Greenville, South Carolina, sourced from South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Greenville?

Statewide averages in South Carolina run roughly $870/month for infants and $680/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Greenville daycares?

All licensed South Carolina centers must meet the state minimum: 1:6 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:18 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Greenville typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Greenville?

South Carolina families can apply for South Carolina Voucher Program (ABC Quality) (intake: (800) 476-0199). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Greenville daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.