Best Daycares in Easley, SC — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Easley's 21 daycares, 13 (62%) 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 4.9 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 14 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 5 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Easley. 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 Easley
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Easley: 4.0 (Sample of 21).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Easley: 2.8 (Sample of 12).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Easley: 4.9 (Sample of 21).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Easley?
- There are 21 licensed child care providers in Easley.
- What percentage of Easley daycares have high quality ratings?
- 62% of Easley 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 Easley?
- 14 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Easley.
- How do Easley daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of South Carolina?
- Easley 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