Best Daycares in Columbia, SC - Updated June 2026
For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun,...
Infants
In our Infant program, we focus on keeping each baby happy, comfortable, and eager to explore their classroom. Teachers use positive interactions to support each baby’s mental, physical, and social development in a safe, nurturing environment. We follow babies’ cues and provide individualized schedules. Our Baby Sign Language program helps teachers connect with infants, building trust and supporting early language skills. Families stay connected with daily updates and photos through our Links 2 Home app.
Toddlers
We understand toddlers are curious, busy, and full of personality. Our Toddler program channels that energy into meaningful learning. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children explore colors, sizes, early science, and vocabulary while building social-emotional skills and confidence through play and gentle routines. Toddlers begin to participate in a consistent daily schedule, giving them a sense of structure and security. Teachers foster curiosity and independence by encouraging exploration, offering choices, and celebrating successes.
Also offers: Beginners, Intermediates, Pre-K
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Private education program offering preschool in a nurturing, home-like environment with an open layout and three outdoor playgrounds. Program follows skill-based Ascend Curriculum and focuses on...
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.
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program is specifically tailored to the needs of your busy toddler. We lovingly nurture your child through important early milestones, from “self-help” learning skills such as hand washing and putting away their toys, to socializing and forming first friendships.
Also offers: Flexible Care, Pre-Kindergarten, Preschool
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Private preschool following skill-based Ascend Curriculum, with a focus on developing cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and creative skills. Preschool program focuses on developing math, science,...
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.
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program is specifically tailored to the needs of your busy toddler. We lovingly nurture your child through important early milestones, from “self-help” learning skills such as hand washing and putting away their toys, to socializing and forming first friendships.
Also offers: Flexible Care, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Infants
We’ve created a warm, secure, and stimulating environment where your baby can grow, explore, and thrive! Our infant nursery is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort while encouraging curiosity and early learning. Your baby’s primary caregiver focuses on their individual needs, working with you to maintain a consistent routine that mirrors your home schedule—including bottle times, naps, and playtime. But here’s the best part—while your little one plays, they’re also learning! Our exclusive Brain Connect Infant Curriculum helps your baby reach key developmental milestones, from motor skills to language, cognitive growth, and emotional development.
Toddlers
From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!
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Creative Learning Place (CLP), is a childcare center with DSS-certified and experienced educators who genuinely care for your children like their own. We offer full-time and part-time programs for...
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Infants
We’ve created a warm, secure, and stimulating environment where your baby can grow, explore, and thrive! Our infant nursery is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort while encouraging curiosity and early learning. Your baby’s primary caregiver focuses on their individual needs, working with you to maintain a consistent routine that mirrors your home schedule—including bottle times, naps, and playtime. But here’s the best part—while your little one plays, they’re also learning! Our exclusive Brain Connect Infant Curriculum helps your baby reach key developmental milestones, from motor skills to language, cognitive growth, and emotional development.
Toddlers
From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Infants
We’ve created a warm, secure, and stimulating environment where your baby can grow, explore, and thrive! Our infant nursery is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort while encouraging curiosity and early learning. Your baby’s primary caregiver focuses on their individual needs, working with you to maintain a consistent routine that mirrors your home schedule—including bottle times, naps, and playtime. But here’s the best part—while your little one plays, they’re also learning! Our exclusive Brain Connect Infant Curriculum helps your baby reach key developmental milestones, from motor skills to language, cognitive growth, and emotional development.
Toddlers
From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Infants
We’ve created a warm, secure, and stimulating environment where your baby can grow, explore, and thrive! Our infant nursery is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort while encouraging curiosity and early learning. Your baby’s primary caregiver focuses on their individual needs, working with you to maintain a consistent routine that mirrors your home schedule—including bottle times, naps, and playtime. But here’s the best part—while your little one plays, they’re also learning! Our exclusive Brain Connect Infant Curriculum helps your baby reach key developmental milestones, from motor skills to language, cognitive growth, and emotional development.
Toddlers
From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Infants
We’ve created a warm, secure, and stimulating environment where your baby can grow, explore, and thrive! Our infant nursery is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort while encouraging curiosity and early learning. Your baby’s primary caregiver focuses on their individual needs, working with you to maintain a consistent routine that mirrors your home schedule—including bottle times, naps, and playtime. But here’s the best part—while your little one plays, they’re also learning! Our exclusive Brain Connect Infant Curriculum helps your baby reach key developmental milestones, from motor skills to language, cognitive growth, and emotional development.
Toddlers
From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!
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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...
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, 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...
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.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Twos, Drop-In Care
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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.
Also offers: Two's
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Free community program offering early education and care assistance to infants, toddlers, preschool children, and parents. Program provides educational lessons, parent education, daycare, health and...
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
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Molding Minds Learning Center is a childcare center where we provide high-quality care and education to young children in a safe and nurturing environment, at a reasonable price to parents.
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At The Leaders of Tomorrow Child Development Center, we believe in providing children with a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters their natural curiosity and love of learning. Our...
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Infants
We’ve created a warm, secure, and stimulating environment where your baby can grow, explore, and thrive! Our infant nursery is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort while encouraging curiosity and early learning. Your baby’s primary caregiver focuses on their individual needs, working with you to maintain a consistent routine that mirrors your home schedule—including bottle times, naps, and playtime. But here’s the best part—while your little one plays, they’re also learning! Our exclusive Brain Connect Infant Curriculum helps your baby reach key developmental milestones, from motor skills to language, cognitive growth, and emotional development.
Toddlers
From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!
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Home-based childcare offering learning curriculum, outdoor play, and circle time. Curriculum includes art, story time, and projects along with letter, number, and shape recognition.
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Our motto at Learn 2 Lead Academy is “your children are our family.” We are here to ensure that each child is safe, loved and able to learn and grow.
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Provider offering childcare and early learning services for young children. Creative Curriculum is used to support growth and development. Learning through play is encouraged and supported.
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We are offering two shifts, 7:00am to 5:30pm and 10:00pm to 7:00am.
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Monumental Kids Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1898 Calhoun St in Midtown - Downtown in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Little Steps Columbia provides childcare services in a welcoming environment. The center focuses on early childhood development and learning through play.
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Hammond School Extended Care provides after-school programming for students in grades K-8, offering a structured environment for homework completion and enrichment activities. The program operates...
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Maria Walker is a registered child care home offering daycare programs located in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Tehya’s Lullaby is a registered child care home offering daycare programs located in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Maria Walker is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 10 Woodlands Village Ct in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Kinder Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 302 S Beltline Blvd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Mommy's Time Out (Columbia) is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 104 Hillpine Road in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Lucinda Brown-Godbolt is a licensed child care home offering infant care and daycare programs located in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Although learning through structured play and curriculum, parents feel Little Giggles is home away from home. Little Giggles focus on security and safety and letting children be children. Exploring is...
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All About Faith Learning Center LLC is a child care home offering daycare programs located in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Infinity Learning Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 919 True St in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Little One's Childcare Solution is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 532 Koon Store Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Legacy Learners Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1342 Omarest Dr in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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North Trenholm Baptist Weekday Education is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 6515 N Trenholm Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Little Peoples Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 4444 Bethel Church Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1005 Asbury Dr in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Woodfield Enrichment Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 2540 Kneece Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Moore Lovin Childcare Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 8252 Garners Ferry Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Southeast Child Development Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1540 Elmtree Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Kinder Academy Too is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1603 Leesburg Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Wakesia Sampson is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 3521 Woodbury Dr in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Pamala W Mercer is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 7425 Patricia Dr in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Tru Luv Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 8113 Garners Ferry Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Cutler Jewish Day School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5827 N Trenholm Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Carolyn Revere is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 2840 Cliffside Cir in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Kids Garden Columbia is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 4714 Forest Dr in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Marys Daycare is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1744 Decker Blvd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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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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Explore financial assistance programs available in South Carolina, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
FAQs About Columbia Daycares
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How many daycare providers are in Columbia?
- There are currently 213 daycare providers in Columbia. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
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How much does daycare cost in Columbia?
- The average monthly price for full time daycare in Columbia is $882. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.