Best Child Care in Charleston, SC
At La Petite Academy of West Ashley, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Charleston, SC. Our...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
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At La Petite Academy of James Island, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Charleston, SC. Our...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Preschool, Early Preschool, and more
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Private education program offering infant and toddler care, early learners program, preschool, and pre-kindergarten in a warm, home-like setting. Program follows skill-based Ascend Curriculum which...
Flexible Care
With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.
Infant Care
Our Infant Care Program is committed to making the first transition away from home natural and easy for both you and your child.
Also offers: Toddler Program, Preschool, Summer Camp, and more
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Educational program catering to young children. Diverse student body is educated in a family environment and focus is placed on creative arts. Curriculum includes religion, where children learn...
Speaks Spanish
At Smart Cookies, we provide nurturing, high-quality child care and preschool programs for families in West Ashley and Charleston, SC. From infant care to Pre-K, our programs are designed to support...
Infant
For babies aged 6 weeks to 10-12 months, our Infant Room provides a nurturing environment where caregivers build strong bonds with each child. We focus on creating a sense of security while laying the foundation for confidence and trust. Daily routines are customized in partnership with parents to meet each family’s needs. Our staff is trained in infant development and committed to providing a safe, stimulating space where babies can explore. Through consistent care and gentle encouragement, infants learn to feel secure and connected to their caregivers.
Woddlers
For babies approximately 10-12 months - 18 months, in our Woddler Room, children are encouraged to explore and discover the world around them. Activities are child-initiated, with teachers acting as facilitators who provide guidance and support. Classrooms are designed for hands-on play, and materials are rotated regularly to match children’s changing interests. Weekly lesson plans are shared with parents to provide insight into the skills being introduced. This stimulating environment nurtures curiosity and lays the groundwork for future learning.
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At Smart Cookies, we provide nurturing, high-quality child care and preschool programs for families in West Ashley and Charleston, SC. From infant care to Pre-K, our programs are designed to support...
Infant
For babies aged 6 weeks to 10-12 months, our Infant Room provides a nurturing environment where caregivers build strong bonds with each child. We focus on creating a sense of security while laying the foundation for confidence and trust. Daily routines are customized in partnership with parents to meet each family’s needs. Our staff is trained in infant development and committed to providing a safe, stimulating space where babies can explore. Through consistent care and gentle encouragement, infants learn to feel secure and connected to their caregivers.
Toddler 2
For toddlers approximately 2.5 to 3 years. As children grow into our Toddler 2 program, friendships and peer interaction become central to the learning experience. Group activities are expanded, and early academic concepts are gently introduced. Classrooms are filled with opportunities for creative expression, dramatic play, and hands-on exploration. Potty training is an important milestone at this stage, and our teachers partner closely with families to provide consistency and encouragement. With nurturing support, children gain independence while continuing to build social and academic readiness.
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Playhouse Daycare provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children learn, grow, and thrive. Our experienced and caring teachers focus on early learning, social development,...
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A classical Montessori environment located in a historic downtown building with a beautiful playground and outdoor classrooms. The program offers small class sizes with certified Montessori teachers...
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Christian Montessori preschool program for children. Activities for infants and young toddlers focus on motor skill development, social skills, and language development. Preschool and kindergarten age...
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Preschool program offering a creative educational experience while utilizing visual, auditory, reading and writing, and kinesthetic learning styles. Program offers infant, young toddler, and...
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We are a proud partner of SC Scholarship Program with assisting family with affordable childcare as well as partnering with the SC 4K First Steps Program, which allows us to provide free education to...
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At Big Blue Marble Academy, we nurture little minds through a robust curriculum that ensures children are cognitively, socially, and emotionally prepared for kindergarten and beyond. Our programs are...
Infants
We know how hard it can be to leave your baby in someone else’s care. And while you’re away, you can rest assured that you are leaving your child in caring and capable hands. Through our commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment, our caregivers ensure that each child feels secure and comforted. In addition to personal care, our infant teachers focus on approaches to play and learning, cognitive development, communication and language, physical development & social and emotional development.
Toddlers
This is an age of discovery and wonder. Toddlers are becoming more aware of what is happening around them, often imitating others and learning what interests them. What’s more, as they begin to develop new skills, they begin to build greater confidence in their abilities. In addition to personal care, our toddler teachers focus on approaches to play and learning, cognitive development, communication and language development, physical development, and social & emotional development.
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We are a small local preschool serving children in West Ashley and the surrounding area from 6 weeks to 5 years
Smart Cookies Preschool
Smart Cookies Preschool
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Private preschool program providing opportunities for academic, athletic, and artistic development in a Christ-centered environment that blends teaching of the home and church. Program offers...
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Early learning program designed to provide care for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Learning through play is supported in an environment that uses the Pyramid model as a framework and...
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A bilingual preschool that offers hands-on activities for young children based on a STEAM program. The program also includes Spanish, Music and Movement, Sports-Soccer, and Art programs weekly as part...
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Lowcountry Children's Co-Op is a cooperative preschool program serving children ages 18 months to 5 years. The school follows a play-based learning philosophy and maintains small class sizes to...
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We are an affordable preschool serving infants through four-year-olds.
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Faith-based childcare and preschool program. Age-appropriate lessons are presented through arts and crafts, games, and themed activities. Classrooms are divided by age and children participate in...
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Christian preschool program offering vertically-aligned curriculum for students. Lessons include number and letter recognition along with colors, art, music, dance, and Spanish lessons. Each year of...
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Nativity School is a private, Catholic institution in Charleston, SC, offering PK-8 education. Located at 1125 Pittsford Cir, it emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and diversity with a...
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Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education is a public charter school in Charleston, SC, serving grades K-12. Located at 721 Wappoo Rd, it offers a comprehensive educational environment within the...
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Charleston Development Academy is a public charter school in Charleston, SC, offering education from Pre-K to 8th grade. Located at 233 Line Street, the school provides a student-teacher ratio of 11:1...
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Orange Grove Charter School, located at 1225 Orange Branch Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, is a public charter school serving grades PK-8. It offers a Gifted & Talented program and is known for its strong...
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O'Quinn Schools at Porter-Gaud's James Island Campus serves children from age 2 through kindergarten. The school follows a play-based curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional development while...
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Charles Towne Montessori School is a licensed child care center offering toddler care and preschool programs located at 56 Leinbach Dr in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to...
Montessori Toddler
We off an authentic Montessori toddler envrionment for children ages 18 months to 3 years.
Montessori Primary
We have an authentic Montessori program with mixed age classroom of children 3 -6 years old.
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The Academy of Knowledge is a private preparatory school offering a biblically based curriculum for kindergarten through third grade. It focuses on creating an environment that encourages exploration,...
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Loving and Learning is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 876 Colony Dr in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Meeting Street Academy is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 642 Meeting St in NOMO in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Mitchell Elementary Kaleidoscope is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 2 Perry St in Westside in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Oakland Elementary Kaleidoscope Program is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 505-A Arlington Dr in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Sundrops Montessori School Palmetto Campus is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 88 Simons St in North-Central in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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Addlestone Hebrew Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1675 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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West Ashley Head Start is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1401 Ashley River Rd in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Sundrops Montessori - Daniel Island is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 2391 Clements Ferry Rd in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Coastal Blooms Learning Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 405 Jessen Ln in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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The Oaks Childrens Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 2707 Ida Mor Drive in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Annette Sloan is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 3701 Stone Mill Ct in Windsor Hill Plantation in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Lue Ann Junious is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1213 Harcourt Ln in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Springfield Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 2130 Pinehurst Ave in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this...
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Brenda Meacham is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 6635 Bent Creek Dr in Windsor Hill Plantation in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Jacqueline Ancrum is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1810 Dillway St in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Roper Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 16 Farmfield Ave in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Ashley Swilley is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 6601 Bent Creek Dr in Windsor Hill Plantation in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Stono Park Elementary Afterschool Program is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 314 Huntley Dr in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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Carousel Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1083 Jenkins Rd in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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St. James Day School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1872 Camp Rd in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Oak Grove Montessori is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 537 Savannah Hwy in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Kids Garden is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 61 Windermere Blvd in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Charleston Progressive Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 382 Meeting St in Wraggborough in Charleston, SC. Contact this...
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Guides
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Exploring Childcare Costs in South Carolina
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in South Carolina? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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How to Find & Apply for Childcare Assistance in South Carolina
Explore financial assistance programs available in South Carolina, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
FAQs About Charleston Child Care
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How many child care providers are in Charleston?
- Based on Winnie data collection, there are 150 child care providers in Charleston and 33 of these child care providers offer part time care.
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How much does child care cost in Charleston?
- According to provider data, $917 is the average monthly price for full time child care in Charleston.
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Do child care providers in Charleston speak multiple languages?
- Yes, there are approximately 3 child care providers in Charleston that are multilingual, offering care in at least two different languages.
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What are the most common languages offered by Charleston childcare providers?
- The most common language spoken by child care providers in Charleston is Spanish.