Best Daycares in Beaufort, SC — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Beaufort's 28 daycares, 16 (57%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below South Carolina's statewide rate of 73%. Locally, providers average 2.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.6 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 19 centers, 1 group child care home, 7 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Beaufort. 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 Beaufort
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Beaufort: 3.9 (Sample of 28).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Beaufort: 2.8 (Sample of 18).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Beaufort: 4.6 (Sample of 28).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Beaufort?
- There are 28 licensed child care providers in Beaufort.
- What percentage of Beaufort daycares have high quality ratings?
- 57% of Beaufort 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 Beaufort?
- 19 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Beaufort.
- How do Beaufort daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of South Carolina?
- Beaufort daycares average 2.8 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