Best Preschools in Columbia, SC
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,...
Intermediates
Our Intermediates program for 3-year-olds encourages hands-on exploration through learning centers focused on early literacy, math, and science. Our Links to Learning curriculum also helps children develop independence, practice social-emotional skills like sharing, taking turns, and understanding emotions, and build strong friendships. We also foster appreciation for diversity to create an inclusive, caring community.
Pre-K
Our Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten and beyond by fostering classroom readiness skills, nurturing social-emotional growth through our character education program, and strengthening literacy and math skills. With our Links to Learning curriculum, your child will begin to express ideas through writing, solve math equations, develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and work together to create a strong classroom community. For children who miss the kindergarten cut-off, we offer additional academic rigor.
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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,...
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.
Pre-Kindergarten
Our Pre-K Program is designed specifically to ensure students are ready to THRIVE in Kindergarten and beyond.
Also offers: Flexible Care
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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...
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.
Pre-Kindergarten
Our Pre-K Program is designed specifically to ensure students are ready to THRIVE in Kindergarten and beyond.
Also offers: Flexible Care
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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...
Early Preschool & Explorers
At this exciting stage, your curious and energetic 2- or 3-year-old is eager to explore, learn, and grow! Our Early Preschool & Explorer Program provides a nurturing, structured environment that supports brain, body, and social-emotional development, helping your child build confidence and independence as they transition from toddlerhood to preschool. Through engaging activities, hands-on learning, and purposeful play, we help your child develop essential early learning skills while making new friends and having fun!
Preschool
A fun & engaging learning experience for your growing preschooler for 3 - 4 year olds. The preschool years are an exciting time of creativity, curiosity, and social growth. At The Sunshine House, we create a stimulating, hands-on learning environment that nurtures your child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning—all while making education fun! At this stage, school readiness is a top priority. Our preschool curriculum provides a strong academic foundation in essential skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond.
Also offers: Pre-K, First Steps 4K (Free Pre-K)
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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...
Preschool
A fun & engaging learning experience for your growing preschooler for 3 - 4 year olds. The preschool years are an exciting time of creativity, curiosity, and social growth. At The Sunshine House, we create a stimulating, hands-on learning environment that nurtures your child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning—all while making education fun! At this stage, school readiness is a top priority. Our preschool curriculum provides a strong academic foundation in essential skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond.
Early Preschool & Explorers
At this exciting stage, your curious and energetic 2- or 3-year-old is eager to explore, learn, and grow! Our Early Preschool & Explorer Program provides a nurturing, structured environment that supports brain, body, and social-emotional development, helping your child build confidence and independence as they transition from toddlerhood to preschool. Through engaging activities, hands-on learning, and purposeful play, we help your child develop essential early learning skills while making new friends and having fun!
Also offers: Pre-K, First Steps 4K (Free Pre-K)
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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...
Early Preschool & Explorers
At this exciting stage, your curious and energetic 2- or 3-year-old is eager to explore, learn, and grow! Our Early Preschool & Explorer Program provides a nurturing, structured environment that supports brain, body, and social-emotional development, helping your child build confidence and independence as they transition from toddlerhood to preschool. Through engaging activities, hands-on learning, and purposeful play, we help your child develop essential early learning skills while making new friends and having fun!
Preschool
A fun & engaging learning experience for your growing preschooler for 3 - 4 year olds. The preschool years are an exciting time of creativity, curiosity, and social growth. At The Sunshine House, we create a stimulating, hands-on learning environment that nurtures your child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning—all while making education fun! At this stage, school readiness is a top priority. Our preschool curriculum provides a strong academic foundation in essential skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond.
Also offers: Pre-K, First Steps 4K (Free Pre-K)
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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...
Preschool
A fun & engaging learning experience for your growing preschooler for 3 - 4 year olds. The preschool years are an exciting time of creativity, curiosity, and social growth. At The Sunshine House, we create a stimulating, hands-on learning environment that nurtures your child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning—all while making education fun! At this stage, school readiness is a top priority. Our preschool curriculum provides a strong academic foundation in essential skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond.
Early Preschool & Explorers
At this exciting stage, your curious and energetic 2- or 3-year-old is eager to explore, learn, and grow! Our Early Preschool & Explorer Program provides a nurturing, structured environment that supports brain, body, and social-emotional development, helping your child build confidence and independence as they transition from toddlerhood to preschool. Through engaging activities, hands-on learning, and purposeful play, we help your child develop essential early learning skills while making new friends and having fun!
Also offers: Pre-K, First Steps 4K (Free Pre-K)
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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...
Early Preschool & Explorers
At this exciting stage, your curious and energetic 2- or 3-year-old is eager to explore, learn, and grow! Our Early Preschool & Explorer Program provides a nurturing, structured environment that supports brain, body, and social-emotional development, helping your child build confidence and independence as they transition from toddlerhood to preschool. Through engaging activities, hands-on learning, and purposeful play, we help your child develop essential early learning skills while making new friends and having fun!
Preschool
A fun & engaging learning experience for your growing preschooler for 3 - 4 year olds. The preschool years are an exciting time of creativity, curiosity, and social growth. At The Sunshine House, we create a stimulating, hands-on learning environment that nurtures your child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning—all while making education fun! At this stage, school readiness is a top priority. Our preschool curriculum provides a strong academic foundation in essential skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond.
Also offers: Pre-K, First Steps 4K (Free Pre-K)
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Private preschool program providing early education lessons and activities for preschool students. Lessons include pre-reading, writing, and math, science, geography, language, music, and social...
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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
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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
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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...
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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Ben Lippen School's Lower School program serves students from K3 through 5th grade in a Christ-centered environment. The school emphasizes academic excellence while integrating Biblical principles...
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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...
Preschool
Preschool is a big year. We’ve designed our program to give you complete confidence in every aspect of your child’s experience; from health and safety; to ready-for-school curriculum; to the full support of experienced teachers.
Kindergarten Prep
The last year before kindergarten is a time of growth. We offer a program that gives you both teachers who cherish this important time, and curriculum recognized by parents and teachers for helping children build the social and academic skills needed to be ready for school.
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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...
Preschool
Preschool is a big year. We’ve designed our program to give you complete confidence in every aspect of your child’s experience; from health and safety; to ready-for-school curriculum; to the full support of experienced teachers.
Kindergarten Prep
The last year before kindergarten is a time of growth. We offer a program that gives you both teachers who cherish this important time, and curriculum recognized by parents and teachers for helping children build the social and academic skills needed to be ready for school.
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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...
Early Preschool & Explorers
At this exciting stage, your curious and energetic 2- or 3-year-old is eager to explore, learn, and grow! Our Early Preschool & Explorer Program provides a nurturing, structured environment that supports brain, body, and social-emotional development, helping your child build confidence and independence as they transition from toddlerhood to preschool. Through engaging activities, hands-on learning, and purposeful play, we help your child develop essential early learning skills while making new friends and having fun!
Preschool
A fun & engaging learning experience for your growing preschooler for 3 - 4 year olds. The preschool years are an exciting time of creativity, curiosity, and social growth. At The Sunshine House, we create a stimulating, hands-on learning environment that nurtures your child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning—all while making education fun! At this stage, school readiness is a top priority. Our preschool curriculum provides a strong academic foundation in essential skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond.
Also offers: Pre-K
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Early education program offering learning opportunities for preschool and school-age children. Program is driven by the Montessori philosophy and specializes in teaching English as a foreign language....
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Success by Steps Early Learning Academy provides a nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. The center focuses on developmental milestones and early education fundamentals through...
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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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St. Paul's Childcare Ministry is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 1715 Bull St in Midtown - Downtown in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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Carolina School for Inquiry, located at 7405a Fairfield Rd in Columbia, SC, is a public charter school offering a Gifted & Talented program for students in grades PK through 6. With a focus on...
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Located at 2015 Marion St, Columbia, SC, Clear Dot Charter School offers free public education from 4K to 12th grade. It focuses on developing globally competent students through community-based,...
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Facility offers daycare, preschool, and afterschool programming for infants through school-age students. Children engage in creative activities, peer interaction, outdoor play, social studies,...
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Pineview Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 1916 Pineview Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Montessori Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 1101 Balsam Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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St. Peters Catholic School is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 1035 Hampton St in Midtown - Downtown in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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Karen McDaniel is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 327 Wildwood Ave in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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The Montessori School of Columbia is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 411 S Maple St in Rosewood in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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St. Andrews Head Start is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 1400 St Andrews Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Boys and Girls Club Windsor Elementary is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 9800 Dunbarton Dr in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Be Great Academy Rice Creek is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 4751 Hard Scrabble Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Janet Hammett is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 221 Falls Mill Ln in Blythewood in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Be Great Academy Killian is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 2621 Clemson Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Located in Columbia, VV Reid School offers a comprehensive education from ages 6 weeks to 5th grade, focusing on academic, social, emotional, physical, mental, aesthetic, and spiritual development....
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Mission Hope Foundation is a private school located at 2304 Kneece Road in Columbia, SC, offering education for PK-9 grades. The organization focuses on religious and spiritual development with a...
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Ben Lippen School, located in Columbia, SC, is a private K-12 Christian school offering a faith-based education with a strong focus on academics and community. It provides a well-rounded curriculum,...
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Located at 411 S Maple St, Building A, Columbia, Missouri, the Montessori School of Columbia offers a child-centered education based on Maria Montessori's principles. This approach fosters...
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St. Martin De Porres School, located at 2225 Hampton Street in Columbia, SC, offers a faith-filled education for students from Pre-K to Grade 6. The school emphasizes spiritual growth, academic...
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Located at 6005 David St in Columbia, SC, VV Reid School is a private elementary school providing a holistic education for children from 6 weeks to 5th grade. It focuses on academic excellence while...
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St. Peter's Catholic School, located at 1035 Hampton St in Columbia, SC, offers a faith-based education to students of diverse backgrounds. Established in 1852, it provides an early childhood program...
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St. Joseph School, located at 3700 Devine St in Columbia, SC, offers Catholic education from K4 to 6th grade. It focuses on spiritual development, academic excellence, and character-building,...
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Harmony School at 3737 Covenant Rd in Columbia, SC, is a private elementary school offering a nurturing environment for students from preschool to grade 5. The school focuses on fostering a positive...
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Hammond School is a private, pre-K–12 institution in Columbia, SC, known for academic excellence and athletics. Founded in 1966, it offers a college-preparatory curriculum, engages in community...
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Provider offering one on one educational services to children in a small classroom setting.
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Bethel Methodist Church is a child care center offering preschool programs located at 4600 Daniel Dr in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Pine Grove Elementary is a license exempt child care center offering preschool programs located at 111 Huffstetler Dr in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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H B Rhames Elementary is a license exempt child care center offering preschool programs located at 1300 Arrowwood Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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The Quest Zone Afterschool is a license exempt child care center offering preschool programs located at 7500 Springcrest Dr in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Latoyia Johnson is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 531 Autumn Glen Rd in Columbia, SC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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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 Columbia Preschools
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How many preschool programs are in Columbia?
- Based on Winnie provider data, there are currently 89 preschool programs in Columbia.
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How much does preschool cost in Columbia?
- The average monthly price for Columbia preschools is $823. This is based on provider data for preschools listed on Winnie.
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How many programs in Columbia accept preschoolers aged 3-4 years?
- Based on Winnie provider data, there are 84 preschool programs in Columbia that accept kids ages 3-4 years old.
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What types of preschool curriculums are offered in Columbia?
- The 10 most popular preschool curriculum types in Columbia include: Play-Based, Academic-Based, Creative Curriculum, Religious, STEM, Arts-Based, Montessori, Blended Curriculum, Emergent, Nature-Based.