Best Daycares in Georgetown, SC — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Georgetown's 24 daycares, 17 (71%) 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 4.7 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, 1 group child care home, and 9 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than South Carolina's average of 29%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Georgetown. 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 Georgetown
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Georgetown: 3.9 (Sample of 24).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Georgetown: 3.0 (Sample of 21).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Georgetown: 4.7 (Sample of 24).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Georgetown?
- There are 24 licensed child care providers in Georgetown.
- What percentage of Georgetown daycares have high quality ratings?
- 71% of Georgetown 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 Georgetown?
- 14 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Georgetown.
- How do Georgetown daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of South Carolina?
- Georgetown 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