Best Daycares in Walterboro, SC — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Walterboro's 19 daycares, 15 (79%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above South Carolina's statewide rate of 73%. Locally, providers average 3.2 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 10 centers, 4 group child care homes, and 5 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 Walterboro. 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 Walterboro
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Walterboro: 3.9 (Sample of 19).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Walterboro: 3.2 (Sample of 10).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Walterboro: 4.5 (Sample of 19).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Walterboro?
- There are 19 licensed child care providers in Walterboro.
- What percentage of Walterboro daycares have high quality ratings?
- 79% of Walterboro 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 Walterboro?
- 10 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Walterboro.
- How do Walterboro daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of South Carolina?
- Walterboro daycares average 3.2 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