Best Daycares in Conway, SC — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Conway's 25 daycares, 16 (64%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below South Carolina's statewide rate of 73%. Locally, providers average 2.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 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 23 centers and 2 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 Conway. 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 Conway
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Conway: 3.9 (Sample of 25).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Conway: 2.6 (Sample of 16).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Conway: 4.5 (Sample of 25).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Conway?
- There are 25 licensed child care providers in Conway.
- What percentage of Conway daycares have high quality ratings?
- 64% of Conway 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 Conway?
- 23 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Conway.
- How do Conway daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of South Carolina?
- Conway daycares average 2.6 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