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

Darlington, South Carolina is served by 10 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Darlington	Providers
Child Care Centers	5	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	3	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Preschools	2	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Darlington

5 licensed child care centerss are listed in Darlington. 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 A Perfect Start Child Care, LLC Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 180 Child Care Center Embrace Child Care Center Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 31 Child Care Center Kool Kidz Academy Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 35 Child Care Center Kool Kidz Academy II Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 31 Child Care Center Merryland Daycare Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 124

Family Child Care Homes in Darlington

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Darlington. 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 Marybell V. Scott Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Sharon J Miles Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Yolanda Williamson Darlington, SC 29540 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Darlington

1 licensed group child care homes is listed in Darlington. 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 Betty Carol Davis Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 12

Preschools in Darlington

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Darlington. 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 Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 107 Preschool Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 80

Head Start Programs in Darlington

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Darlington. 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 Mildred G. Burno Head Start Center Darlington, SC 29540 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Mildred G. Burno Head Start/ Early Head Start Darlington, SC 29540 Capacity 193

ZIP codes in Darlington

ZIP 29532Care providers ZIP 29540Care providers

How to pick care in Darlington

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.

When you are choosing care in Darlington, SC, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Nearby cities in Darlington County

Hartsville, SC 15 providers Lamar, SC 5 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Darlington, SC have?

Based on current licensing data, Darlington is home to 10 state-licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Darlington facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Darlington to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Darlington 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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