Best Daycares in Anderson, SC — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Anderson's 38 daycares, 28 (74%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching South Carolina's statewide rate of 73%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with South Carolina averages of 2.9 on Process and 4.6 on Structural.
The local market includes 31 centers and 7 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than South Carolina's average of 29%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Anderson. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the South Carolina methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Anderson
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Anderson: 4.1 (Sample of 38).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Anderson: 3.0 (Sample of 22).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Anderson: 4.8 (Sample of 38).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Anderson?
- There are 38 licensed child care providers in Anderson.
- What percentage of Anderson daycares have high quality ratings?
- 74% of Anderson daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 73% statewide in South Carolina.
- What types of childcare are available in Anderson?
- 31 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Anderson.
- How do Anderson daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of South Carolina?
- Anderson daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a South Carolina statewide average of 2.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in South Carolina?
- South Carolina offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in South Carolina