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

Darlington County, South Carolina is home to 24 state-licensed care providers across 3 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Darlington, SC 13 providers Hartsville, SC 15 providers Lamar, SC 5 providers

Child Care Centers in Darlington County

15 providers in Darlington County: Darlington, Hartsville, Lamar

Child Care Center A Perfect Start Child Care, LLC Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 180 Child Care Center Carolina Girls & Barefoot Boys Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 35 Child Care Center Christian Pathway/ Starting Steps School Lamar, SC 29069 Capacity 74 Child Care Center Eastside Christian Daycare Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 52 Child Care Center Embrace Child Care Center Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 31 Child Care Center Emmanuel Christian School Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 118 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 Child Care Center Pooh & Pals Community Daycare Center Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 35 Child Care Center Prestwood Montessori Collaborative Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 55 Child Care Center Prosperity Child Care Lamar, SC 29069 Capacity 116 Child Care Center Thomas Hart Academy Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 201 Child Care Center Thompson Children Learning Center Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 35 Child Care Center Tiny Treasures Daycare Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 166

Family Child Care Homes in Darlington County

5 providers in Darlington County: Darlington, Hartsville

Family Child Care Home Marybell V. Scott Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Robbin Simon Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Sharon J Miles Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Tracy Goodman Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Yolanda Williamson Darlington, SC 29540 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Darlington County

3 providers in Darlington County: Darlington, Lamar, Hartsville

Group Child Care Home Betty Carol Davis Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Edith Josey Lamar, SC 29069 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Jeanette Pendergrass Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 12
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Preschools in Darlington County

4 providers in Darlington County: Darlington, Hartsville

Preschool Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 107 Preschool First Baptist Preschool Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 112 Preschool First Presbyterian Preschool Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 205 Preschool Kid Stop Daycare and Preschool Darlington, SC 29532 Capacity 80

Head Start Programs in Darlington County

6 providers in Darlington County: Hartsville, Darlington, Lamar

Head Start Program Jacquelyn James Slayton Head Start Academy Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Jacquelyn James Slayton Head Start Academy Hartsville, SC 29550 Capacity 276 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 Head Start Program St. John Head Start Lamar, SC 29069 Capacity 17 Head Start Program St. John Head Start Lamar, SC 29069 Capacity 27
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Choosing care in Darlington County

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.

When you are choosing care in Darlington County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Darlington County have?
According to current licensing data, Darlington County, South Carolina has 24 licensed providers: 15 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.
Which cities in Darlington County have care providers?
Based on the current data, Darlington, Hartsville, Lamar have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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