Best Preschools in Charleston, SC
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...
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.
Early Preschool
It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Pre-K, Drop-In Care
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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...
Early Preschool
It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. 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: Pre-K, Drop-In Care
Responds quickly
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....
Discovery Preschool
Preschool program designed to create a strong academic and social foundation. Teachers introduce math, literacy, and science. Activities also include music, movement, art, pretend play, and group games. Children become an active part of their classroom community.
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.
Also offers: Prekindergarten Program
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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 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...
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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Memminger Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 20 Beaufain St in Harleston Village in Charleston, SC. Contact this...
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James Island Elem Afterschool Kaleidoscope Program is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 1872 Grimball Rd in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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Stiles Point Elementary Afterschool Kaleidoscope Program is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 883 Mikell Dr in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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James Island Christian School is a highly rated, private Christian school located at 15 Crosscreek Dr, Charleston, SC. It offers a rigorous academic program, emphasizing a Christian worldview, with...
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Ashley Hall School, located at 172 Rutledge Ave in Charleston, SC, is a premier all-girls independent school. Founded in 1909, it offers education from PreK2 to 12th grade. The school emphasizes...
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First Baptist School of Charleston, located at 48 Meeting St, is a private Christian school integrating faith with learning for students K2-12. Founded in 1949, it offers a college-preparatory...
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Charles Towne Montessori School, located at 56 Leinbach Dr in Charleston, SC, offers engaging educational programs for children from 15 months to 13 years. Emphasizing hands-on learning and...
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The Charleston Catholic School, located at 888 King St, Charleston, offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment rooted in Catholic traditions. Students are challenged academically and...
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Trinity Montessori School, located at 1293 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC, is Charleston's only Classical Montessori Day School. It offers an experiential learning environment for children from...
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is a private, Catholic institution located at 7 St Teresa Dr in Charleston, SC. It serves students from grades PK through 8, emphasizing Catholic faith and academic...
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Drayton Hall Elem Afterschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 3183 Ashley River Rd in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Murray LaSaine Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 691 Riverland Dr in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire...
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James Simons Elementary School is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 741 King St in North-Central in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Charleston Progressive is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 382 Meeting St in Wraggborough in Charleston, SC.
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Memminger Elementary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 20 Beaufain St in Harleston Village in Charleston, SC.
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Stiles Point Elementary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 883 Mikell Dr in Charleston, SC.
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James Simons Montessori is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 741 King St in North-Central in Charleston, SC.
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Oakland Elementary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 505-A Arlington Dr in West Ashley in Charleston, SC.
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Stono Park Elementary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 314 Huntley Dr in West Ashley in Charleston, SC.
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Midland Park Primary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 2415 Midland Park Rd in Charleston, SC.
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St. Andrew's School of Math and Science is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 30 Chadwick Dr in West Ashley in Charleston, SC.
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Mitchell Elementary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 2 Perry St in Westside in Charleston, SC.
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Murray-Lasaine Montessori is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 691 Riverland Dr in Charleston, SC.
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Montessori Community School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 2122 Wood Ave in West Ashley in Charleston, SC.
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Harbor View Elementary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1576 Harbor View Rd in Charleston, SC.
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FAQs About Charleston Preschools
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How many preschool programs are in Charleston?
- Based on Winnie provider data, there are currently 56 preschool programs in Charleston.
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How many programs in Charleston accept preschoolers aged 3-4 years?
- Based on Winnie provider data, there are 49 preschool programs in Charleston that accept kids ages 3-4 years old.
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What types of preschool curriculums are offered in Charleston?
- The 9 most popular preschool curriculum types in Charleston include: Academic-Based, Religious, Play-Based, Montessori, STEM, Creative Curriculum, Arts-Based, Blended Curriculum, STEAM.