Preschools in South Carolina

South Carolina is home to 119 licensed preschools. 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.

Cities with preschools in South Carolina

Columbia, SC 200 providers Charleston, SC 94 providers Myrtle Beach, SC 40 providers Anderson, SC 43 providers Florence, SC 121 providers Greenville, SC 117 providers Greer, SC 35 providers Simpsonville, SC 31 providers Beaufort, SC 32 providers Aiken, SC 25 providers Mount Pleasant, SC 34 providers Spartanburg, SC 68 providers Summerville, SC 57 providers Walterboro, SC 23 providers Boiling Springs, SC 17 providers Columbia, SC 10 providers Darlington, SC 13 providers Fort Mill, SC 28 providers Hartsville, SC 15 providers Hilton Head Island, SC 9 providers Mauldin, SC 12 providers Moncks Corner, SC 31 providers North Augusta, SC 14 providers North Charleston, SC 45 providers Batesburg, SC 4 providers Bluffton, SC 15 providers Camden, SC 14 providers Cheraw, SC 11 providers Chesnee, SC 7 providers Cordova, SC 2 providers Cowpens, SC 4 providers Dillon, SC 13 providers Duncan, SC 10 providers Elgin, SC 17 providers Fort Lawn, SC 1 providers Georgetown, SC 24 providers Greenwood, SC 19 providers Hilton Head, SC 1 providers Hollywood, SC 4 providers Johns Island, SC 14 providers Landrum, SC 4 providers Lexington, SC 41 providers Lyman, SC 7 providers Pacolet, SC 3 providers Pickens, SC 6 providers Ridgeland, SC 15 providers Russellville, SC 1 providers Saint Stephen, SC 5 providers Seneca, SC 13 providers Summerville, SC 21 providers Surfside Beach, SC 1 providers West Columbia, SC 33 providers Westville, SC 1 providers

About preschools in South Carolina

Preschools are early-education programs, often for children ages three to five, that build school readiness through structured play and learning. Some are licensed child care programs, while others operate as part-day educational programs, so licensing, hours, and calendars vary widely.

Frequently asked questions

How many preschools does South Carolina have?

This directory covers 119 licensed preschools in South Carolina, spread across 53 cities and counties, drawn from state child care licensing registries.

What is the best way to compare preschools in South Carolina?

When comparing preschools, ask about hours and calendars, class sizes, teacher qualifications, and how the program balances play with instruction. If you need full-day coverage, confirm whether the program offers it or partners with another provider. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: State child care licensing registries (9 states), US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch). Data as of 2026-10-07.

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