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

Charleston, South Carolina is served by 87 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 CharlestonProviders
Child Care Centers70View directory
Family Child Care Homes9View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools8View directory
Head Start Programs7View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Charleston

70 licensed child care centerss are listed in Charleston. 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 AC Corcoran Kaleidoscope Charleston, SC 29406 Capacity 333 Child Care Center Addlestone Hebrew Academy Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Ashley Hall / Judith Webber Ross Charleston, SC 29403 Capacity 206 Child Care Center Ashley River Kaleidoscope Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 340 Child Care Center Be Great Academy- Meeting Street Charleston Charleston, SC 29403 Capacity 139 Child Care Center Big Blue Marble Academy Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 171 Child Care Center Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 80 Child Care Center C.A.R.E. Academy Charleston, SC 29414 Capacity 73 Child Care Center Carolina Bay Child Development Center Charleston, SC 29414 Capacity 97 Child Care Center Carousel Early Childhood Center Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 116 Child Care Center Charles Towne Montessori School Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 256 Child Care Center Charles Webb Center Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 115 Child Care Center Charleston Catholic School Charleston, SC 29403 Capacity 42 Child Care Center Charleston Progressive Academy Charleston, SC 29403 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Charleston Progressive Academy HS/EHS Charleston, SC 29403 Capacity 119 Child Care Center Charleston Progressive Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program Charleston, SC 29403 Capacity 180 Child Care Center Coastal Academy of Otranto Charleston, SC 29406 Capacity 95 Child Care Center Crescent Child Development Center Charleston, SC 29406 Capacity 98 Child Care Center Drayton Hall Elem Afterschool Charleston, SC 29414 Capacity 120 Child Care Center First African Evangelical Church Day Care Charleston, SC 29403 Capacity 70 Child Care Center First Baptist School of Charleston Charleston, SC 29401 Capacity 81 Child Care Center Harbor View Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Hunley Park Elementary EHS/HS Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 79 Child Care Center HVPC Early Care and Education Program Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 127 Child Care Center James Island Christian School Early Education Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 118 Child Care Center James Island Elem AfterSchool Kaleidoscope Program Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 120 Child Care Center James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 232 Child Care Center James Simons Elementary School Charleston, SC 29403 Capacity 260 Child Care Center Kids Garden Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 100 Child Care Center La Petite Academy Charleston, SC 29414 Capacity 148 Child Care Center La Petite Academy Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 106 Child Care Center Live Oak Little School Incorporated James Island Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 141 Child Care Center Loving & Learning Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 202 Child Care Center Loving & Learning Education Center Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 203 Child Care Center Lowcountry Children's Co-Op Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 84 Child Care Center Mason Preparatory School Charleston, SC 29401 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Meeting Street Academy Charleston, SC 29403 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Memminger Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program Charleston, SC 29401 Capacity 340 Child Care Center Messy Monkeys Child Care Center Charleston, SC 29414 Capacity 89 Child Care Center Midland Park Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program Charleston, SC 29406 Capacity 262

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Family Child Care Homes in Charleston

9 licensed family child care homess are listed in Charleston. 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 Avis E Miles Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Carla Champion Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Devona Gilliard Charleston, SC 29406 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Jacqueline Ancrum Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Julia Drayton-Crumblin Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 5 Family Child Care Home Kimberly Robinson Charleston, SC 29403 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Loraine Doctor Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Lue Ann Junious Charleston, SC 29414 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Marian L Smalls Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 6

Preschools in Charleston

8 licensed preschoolss are listed in Charleston. 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 Audacy Creative Arts Preschool Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 164 Preschool Cadence Academy Preschool Charleston, SC 29414 Capacity 321 Preschool Frog Academy Preschool & Daycare Charleston, SC 29406 Capacity 123 Preschool Preschool Learning Center at OGEC Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 40 Preschool Preschool Playhouse LLC Charleston, SC 29406 Capacity 64 Preschool Second Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten Charleston, SC 29403 Capacity 103 Preschool Smart Cookies Preschool Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 103 Preschool The Chalkboard Preschool, LLC Charleston, SC 29406 Capacity 59

Head Start Programs in Charleston

7 federally funded head start programss are listed in Charleston. 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 Charleston County First Steps Charleston, SC 29406 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Charleston Progressive Elementary Charleston, SC 29403 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Crescent Child Development Center Charleston, SC 29406 Capacity 24 Head Start Program James Island Elementary Head Start Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 8 Head Start Program James Island Elementary Head Start Charleston, SC 29412 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Midland Park Primary School Head Start Charleston, SC 29406 Capacity 459 Head Start Program Stono Park Elementary Charleston, SC 29407 Capacity 16
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ZIP codes in Charleston

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How to pick care in Charleston

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Charleston, 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 Charleston County

Adams Run, SC 1 providers Charleston Afb, SC 1 providers Hollywood, SC 4 providers James Island, SC 1 providers Johns Island, SC 14 providers Ladson, SC 15 providers Mc Clellanville, SC 3 providers Mount Pleasant, SC 34 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Charleston, SC have?
Based on current licensing data, Charleston is home to 87 state-licensed providers: 70 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 8 preschools.
How do Charleston facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Charleston to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Charleston 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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Required disclosures

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