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

Lancaster, South Carolina is served by 15 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 LancasterProviders
Child Care Centers13View directory
Family Child Care Homes2View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs8View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Lancaster

13 licensed child care centerss are listed in Lancaster. 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 Step Above CDC Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 146 Child Care Center Alpha & Omega Child Development Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Angels "R" Us Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 56 Child Care Center Blossom Academy Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Buford Child Development Center dba 2LRWLI Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 220 Child Care Center Carolina Christian Academy Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 200 Child Care Center Cogito Academy - Lancaster Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 320 Child Care Center Fresh Anointing Child Care Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 92 Child Care Center Greater New Hope Child Development CTR Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 110 Child Care Center Happy Times Child Care Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 71 Child Care Center Little Fox Academy Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 126 Child Care Center Southside Early Childhood Center Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 443 Child Care Center Tender Hearts Academy Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 80

Family Child Care Homes in Lancaster

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Lancaster. 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 Brianna Shropshire Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 5 Family Child Care Home Mary Ella Springs Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 6

Head Start Programs in Lancaster

8 federally funded head start programss are listed in Lancaster. 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 Alpha and Omega Child Development Center Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Greater New Hope Child Development Center Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 48 Head Start Program Lancaster County First Steps Head Start - Brooklyn Springs site Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Lancaster County First Steps Head Start - McDonald Green site Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Lancaster County First Steps Head Start-Clinton Site Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Lancaster County First Steps Head Start-Erwin Site Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Lancaster Early Head Start Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 72 Head Start Program Lancaster Head Start Lancaster, SC 29720 Capacity 131
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ZIP codes in Lancaster

ZIP 29720Care providers

How to pick care in Lancaster

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

Where you can, visit each option in Lancaster, SC, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Nearby cities in Lancaster County

Fort Mill, SC 10 providers Heath Springs, SC 3 providers Kershaw, SC 3 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Lancaster, SC have?
Based on current licensing data, Lancaster is home to 15 state-licensed providers: 13 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Lancaster facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Lancaster to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Lancaster 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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