Head Start Programs in South Carolina

South Carolina is home to 293 federally funded head start programs. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

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Cities with head start programs in South Carolina

Greenville, SC 117 providers Sumter, SC 63 providers Florence, SC 121 providers Spartanburg, SC 68 providers Moncks Corner, SC 31 providers Columbia, SC 200 providers Lancaster, SC 23 providers Charleston, SC 94 providers Anderson, SC 43 providers Beaufort, SC 32 providers North Charleston, SC 45 providers Walterboro, SC 23 providers Denmark, SC 5 providers Gaffney, SC 25 providers Georgetown, SC 24 providers Lake City, SC 26 providers Marion, SC 19 providers Mullins, SC 12 providers Easley, SC 14 providers Rock Hill, SC 58 providers Saint Stephen, SC 5 providers Starr, SC 4 providers Abbeville, SC 10 providers Alcolu, SC 2 providers Bishopville, SC 7 providers Blenheim, SC 2 providers Cheraw, SC 11 providers Chesnee, SC 7 providers Chester, SC 17 providers Chesterfield, SC 2 providers Clemson, SC 7 providers Conway, SC 26 providers Cottageville, SC 3 providers Cowpens, SC 4 providers Cross, SC 5 providers Darlington, SC 13 providers Dorchester, SC 4 providers Edgemoor, SC 2 providers Estill, SC 3 providers Fort Mill, SC 28 providers Goose Creek, SC 28 providers Hamer, SC 3 providers Hardeeville, SC 15 providers Hartsville, SC 15 providers Hollywood, SC 4 providers Honea Path, SC 7 providers Hopkins, SC 5 providers Huger, SC 3 providers Johns Island, SC 14 providers Johnsonville, SC 6 providers Jonesville, SC 3 providers Lamar, SC 5 providers Lane, SC 3 providers Laurens, SC 7 providers Little Rock, SC 3 providers Mayesville, SC 2 providers Mc Bee, SC 2 providers Mc Coll, SC 3 providers Mc Cormick, SC 3 providers Myrtle Beach, SC 40 providers Pageland, SC 4 providers Pamplico, SC 4 providers Pickens, SC 6 providers Pineland, SC 2 providers Prosperity, SC 3 providers Ravenel, SC 3 providers Ridgeland, SC 15 providers Ridgeville, SC 6 providers Ruffin, SC 2 providers Saint Helena Island, SC 7 providers Seneca, SC 13 providers Simpsonville, SC 31 providers Timmonsville, SC 7 providers Travelers Rest, SC 5 providers Varnville, SC 4 providers West Columbia, SC 33 providers York, SC 11 providers Aiken, SC 25 providers Allendale, SC 2 providers Andrews, SC 12 providers Bamberg, SC 2 providers Blackville, SC 3 providers Camden, SC 14 providers Charleston Afb, SC 1 providers Clinton, SC 5 providers Clover, SC 12 providers Dale, SC 1 providers Eastover, SC 2 providers Elloree, SC 2 providers Eutawville, SC 2 providers Green Sea, SC 1 providers Greenwood, SC 19 providers Hanahan, SC 9 providers Hemingway, SC 6 providers Holly Hill, SC 3 providers Irmo, SC 19 providers Kershaw, SC 3 providers Ladson, SC 15 providers Lexington, SC 41 providers Longs, SC 3 providers Manning, SC 11 providers Mc Clellanville, SC 3 providers Moore, SC 7 providers Mt Pleasant, SC 1 providers Neeses, SC 1 providers Newberry, SC 10 providers Orangeburg, SC 24 providers Pacolet, SC 3 providers Paxville, SC 1 providers Rowesville, SC 2 providers Saint Matthews, SC 2 providers Saluda, SC 7 providers Santee, SC 3 providers Seabrook, SC 2 providers Trenton, SC 3 providers Vance, SC 3 providers Wagener, SC 3 providers Williston, SC 2 providers Woodruff, SC 6 providers
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About head start programs in South Carolina

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

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Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does South Carolina have?
This directory covers 293 federally funded head start programs in South Carolina, spread across 119 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).
What is the best way to compare head start programs in South Carolina?
To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07.

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