Daycare in Columbia, SC

Local listings, alphabetical, with a guide to hiring.

Child care in South Carolina is licensed or registered through the SC Department of Social Services. The state's child care search shows each provider's licence type and inspection history.

Listed businesses (A–Z)

• Heyward Street Preschool — Preschool in Columbia. (website)

Listings are alphabetical and are not endorsements. Details were checked against each business's website on September 26, 2026. Listing policy.

How to choose

• Look the provider up on SC Child Care (scchildcare.org) to see its licence status and inspection reports.
• Visit during the day and ask about staff-to-child ratios, background checks and staff turnover.
• Ask about the illness policy, meals, and what happens if you are late for pickup.

Official lookups: SC Child Care search (SC Department of Social Services)