Some of the Best Daycares in Summerville, SC
Of Summerville's 90 daycares, 11 (12%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above South Carolina's statewide rate of 6%. Locally, providers average 3.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with South Carolina averages of 2.9 on Process and 2.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 50 centers, 29 family child care homes, and 11 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Summerville. 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 Summerville
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Summerville: 2.4 (Sample of 90).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Summerville: 3.1 (Sample of 45).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Summerville: 2.0 (Sample of 90).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Summerville
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Summerville?
- There are 90 licensed child care providers in Summerville.
- What percentage of Summerville daycares have high quality ratings?
- 12% of Summerville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 6% statewide in South Carolina.
- What types of childcare are available in Summerville?
- 50 center-based, 29 home-based providers operate in Summerville.
- How do Summerville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of South Carolina?
- Summerville daycares average 3.1 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