Best Daycares in Union, SC — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Union's 7 daycares, 4 (57%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with South Carolina's statewide rate of 73%. Locally, providers average 2.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 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 5 centers and 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Union. 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 Union
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Union: 4.1 (Sample of 7).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Union: 2.5 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Union: 5.0 (Sample of 7).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Union?
- There are 7 licensed child care providers in Union.
- What percentage of Union daycares have high quality ratings?
- 57% of Union 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 Union?
- 5 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Union.
- How do Union daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of South Carolina?
- Union daycares average 2.5 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