Licensed Daycare in South Carolina
Search 2,275 verified daycare and childcare centers across South Carolina, sourced directly from South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
South Carolina Childcare Licensing
In South Carolina, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:6 for infants under 12 months, 1:8 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:18 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care ServicesQuick licensing facts
- Regulator
- South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:6
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:18
- Avg infant cost
- $870/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $680/mo
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South Carolina families can apply for South Carolina Voucher Program (ABC Quality) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (800) 476-0199
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