Best Pre-K Schools & Programs in Charleston, SC
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Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. 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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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Drop-In Care
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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...
Preschool
Our specialized preschool curriculum uses rhymes, stories and hands-on activities to encourage those first steps toward building the foundational skills for reading, writing, math, and science.
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.
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Prekindergarten Program
Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. We are a contracted provider with First Steps 4K.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
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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...
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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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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...
Four's
Young children are permeable learners, meaning they have the capability to learn many concepts at once. At four years old, our students in the preschool learning program, led by experienced preschool teachers, are getting ready to incorporate all that they are learning at the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional levels in order to make that important transition to kindergarten. Our focus on higher-level thinking within a safe and nurturing learning environment, where students learn to approach problems and attempt new challenges with an “I Can” attitude, means that they can carry these foundational skills with them to kindergarten and beyond.
Three's
Our preschool program is designed to encourage our three-year-olds to develop respect and appreciation for other cultures through our global curriculum, including weekly Spanish classes taught by an experienced bilingual preschool teacher. Children learn language skills through stories, music, and games in an immersive, interactive environment, with a learning program tailored to preschoolers’ unique needs.
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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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New expansion now open! Smart Cookies Early Childhood Center provides care and education for children from infancy through preschool age. The center focuses on creating a nurturing environment where...
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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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We are a small local preschool serving children in West Ashley and the surrounding area from 6 weeks to 5 years
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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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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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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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Charles Towne Montessori School is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 56 Leinbach Dr in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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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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Butterfly Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5311 Parkshire Way in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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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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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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Playhouse Day Care Kindergarten is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1534 Orange Grove Rd in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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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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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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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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Audacy Creative Arts Preschool is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 814 Elsey Dr in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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New Israel Reformed Episcopal Development Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 79 Simons St in North-Central in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Mason Preparatory School is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 56 Halsey Blvd in Harleston Village in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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HVPC Early Care and Education Program is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 900 Harbor View Rd in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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West Ashley Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1401 Ashley River Rd in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this...
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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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N.E. Miles Early Childhood Development Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 91 Wentworth St in Harleston Village in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to...
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The Little Sage School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1002 Wappoo Rd in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 7 St Teresa Dr in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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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.
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What is the difference between preschool, Pre-K, and TK?
Preschool, Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) are all great options for children, depending on their ages and academic needs. Learn the difference.
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What is Universal Pre-K?
Universal Pre-K is a free, state-funded program for four-year-olds designed to introduce children to the pre-academic skills needed for Kindergarten.
FAQs About Charleston Pre-K Programs
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Do public schools have Pre-K?
- Yes, some public schools offer Pre-K programs. These programs are often free for qualifying families, though availability depends on your school district. Age requirements and program length vary by state, so it’s best to check with your local district.
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At what age should I enroll my child in Pre-K?
- The age cut-off differs from state to state but most children start Pre-K at four years old. Keep in mind, you may need to apply a few months before they're eligible to attend.
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What is Pre-K?
- Pre-K is an early learning program designed for children before they enter kindergarten. It emphasizes foundational learning, social skills, and early literacy and numeracy development.