Best School-Age Childcare 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...
Before & After School
Get ready for a great start and finish to every school day. In our Before- and After-School Clubhouse for school-age students, we provide a mix of independent and organized activities, education and recreation, plus order and routine for their mornings and afternoons. This program focuses on: daily goal-setting, team-building exercises, healthy physical challenges, homework help, and community projects. We also offer flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule and additional opportunities during school breaks, holidays, and summer vacation. And there may be transportation to and from your elementary school. Ask the director for details.
Drop-In Care
With our Flex Care program, you can purchase child care days in advance to use, as you need them—all year long. You get reliability and flexibility, and your child gets to experience our proven curriculum in a fun, safe, and secure environment. You can purchase prepaid cards in five-day increments through your school, and each is good for one full year. After completing the enrollment paperwork, just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
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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...
Drop-In Care
With our Flex Care program, you can purchase child care days in advance to use, as you need them—all year long. You get reliability and flexibility, and your child gets to experience our proven curriculum in a fun, safe, and secure environment. You can purchase prepaid cards in five-day increments through your school, and each is good for one full year. After completing the enrollment paperwork, just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
Wondercamp
An action-packed summer for children (ages 2 to 12). Our exciting Wonder Weeks include topics and activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination. We serve healthy food, play outside daily, and take field trips too! Parents will love our app with live streaming video and photo highlights.
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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...
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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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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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Harbor View Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a licensed child care center offering school age care programs located at 1576 Harbor View Rd in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to...
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Mathnasium is North America’s leading math-only learning center that gives students the personalized instruction they need to address any learning gaps, accelerate their math skills, and achieve their...
Math Homework Help
As part of your child's customized program, we can set aside time to help them with their math homework. We alleviate homework anxiety and address gaps in knowledge so they understand the material and can do it on their own.
Online Math Tutoring
Person-to-person, online math tutoring in real-time that makes it easy to learn from anywhere with an internet connection. Your child gets all the benefits of the Mathnasium Method™ and our expertly-trained instructors. The only difference is that they get it online.
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Saint James Day School is a faith-based early childhood program serving children ages 12 months through Pre-K4. The school follows a play-based curriculum that emphasizes social, emotional, physical,...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ashley River Kaleidoscope is a licensed child care center offering school age care programs located at 1871 Wallace School Rd in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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Loving and Learning Education Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 958 Folly Rd 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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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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First African Evangelical Church Day Care is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1020 King St in North-Central 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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Head Start program offering care, education, and health and wellness services for families. Curriculum focuses on providing cognitive, physical, and social-emotional foundation for children. Lessons...
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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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Ashley River Kaleidoscope is a public magnet elementary school program that emphasizes arts integration and project-based learning. Students engage in visual arts, music, dance, and drama while...
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Stiles Point Elem Afterschool Kaleidoscope Program is a site-based childcare provider offering school age care programs located at 883 Mikell Dr in James Island in Charleston, SC. Contact this...
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James Simons Montessori School is a site-based childcare provider offering school age care programs located at 741 King St in North-Central in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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Harbor View Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a site-based childcare provider offering school age care programs located at 1576 Harbor View Rd in James Island in Charleston, SC. Contact...
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Charleston County School District Head Start (James Island) is a site-based childcare provider offering school age care programs located at 1872 Grimball Rd in James Island in Charleston, SC. Contact...
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Memminger Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a site-based childcare provider offering school age care programs located at 20 Beaufain St in Harleston Village in Charleston, SC. Contact...
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Murray Lasaine Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a site-based childcare provider offering school age care programs located at 691 Riverland Dr in James Island in Charleston, SC. Contact...
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Stono Park Elem Afterschool Program is a site-based childcare provider offering school age care programs located at 314 Huntley Dr in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Springfield Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a site-based childcare provider offering school age care programs located at 2130 Pinehurst Ave in West Ashley in Charleston, SC. Contact...
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Midland Park Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a site-based childcare provider offering school age care programs located at 2415 Midland Park Rd in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider...
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Sanders Clyde Creative Arts School is a site-based childcare provider offering school age care programs located at 805 Morrison Dr in Charleston, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Charleston Progressive Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program is a site-based childcare provider offering school age care programs located at 382 Meeting St in Wraggborough in Charleston, SC....
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