Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Beaufort, SC

Beaufort, South Carolina is served by 25 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in BeaufortProviders
Child Care Centers15View directory
Family Child Care Homes6View directory
Group Child Care Homes1View directory
Preschools4View directory
Head Start Programs6View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Beaufort

15 licensed child care centerss are listed in Beaufort. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Alpha Christian Development Center Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 72 Child Care Center Beaufort Christian School Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry- Shanklin Club Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Child Enrichment Center Beaufort, SC 29902 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Hobbit Hill Academy at BMH Beaufort, SC 29902 Capacity 109 Child Care Center Hobbit Hill Academy at Celadon Beaufort, SC 29907 Capacity 91 Child Care Center Hobbit Hill Academy at Lady's Island Beaufort, SC 29907 Capacity 105 Child Care Center Hobbit Hill Academy at Shell Point Beaufort, SC 29902 Capacity 66 Child Care Center Life House Child Enrichment Station Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 385 Child Care Center Lowcountry Montessori School Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Our Children Day Care Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 56 Child Care Center Peace of Mind Academy LLC Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 49 Child Care Center Seaside Academy LLC Beaufort, SC 29902 Capacity 45 Child Care Center St. Peter's Catholic School Beaufort, SC 29907 Capacity 140 Child Care Center Wee Care Child Development Center Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 172

Family Child Care Homes in Beaufort

6 licensed family child care homess are listed in Beaufort. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Arlene Burton Beaufort, SC 29902 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Felicia Ann Young Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Mellissa Boone Ellis Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Nina Mikell Beaufort, SC 29902 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Thomasina Mack Beaufort, SC 29907 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Valerie Jackson Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Beaufort

1 licensed group child care homes is listed in Beaufort. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Group Child Care Home Melonie Quimbley Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 12

Preschools in Beaufort

4 licensed preschoolss are listed in Beaufort. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Beaufort Academy Kindergarten Beaufort, SC 29907 Capacity 80 Preschool Mossy Oaks Kindergarten Preschool Beaufort, SC 29902 Capacity 65 Preschool The Honeytree Preschool, LLC Beaufort, SC 29902 Capacity 134 Preschool The Savvy Apple Preschool Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 87
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Head Start Programs in Beaufort

6 federally funded head start programss are listed in Beaufort. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Beaufort Center Beaufort, SC 29902 Capacity 37 Head Start Program Beaufort Head Start Beaufort, SC 29902 Capacity 60 Head Start Program Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary Center Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 35 Head Start Program Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start Beaufort, SC 29906 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Leroy H. Gilliard Center Beaufort, SC 29902 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Leroy H. Gilliard Head Start Beaufort, SC 29902 Capacity 94

ZIP codes in Beaufort

ZIP 29902Care providersZIP 29906Care providersZIP 29907Care providers

How to pick care in Beaufort

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Beaufort, SC, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Nearby cities in Beaufort County

Bluffton, SC 15 providers Dale, SC 1 providers Hilton Head, SC 1 providers Hilton Head Island, SC 9 providers Okatie, SC 1 providers Port Royal, SC 1 providers Saint Helena Island, SC 7 providers Seabrook, SC 2 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Beaufort, SC have?
Based on current licensing data, Beaufort is home to 25 state-licensed providers: 15 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.
How do Beaufort facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Beaufort to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Beaufort licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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