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Top Family Support Resources: Greenville, SC (KABOOM Awards Winners)

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Often families need support, and community support resources like counseling services, food resources, job help and more can offer that help, Who offers the best family support resources in Greenville, SC? Our readers voted for the best family support resources in Greenville as part of our annual KABOOM Awards and here’s what they had to say!

Best Family Support Resources in Greenville, SC

2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

Family Support Resource

1st Place: Help Me Grow SC

Finalists:

  • YMCA Judson Community Center
  • Front Porch Housing
  • Greer Relief

Best Family Support Resource – First Place 

Help Me Grow SC  believes every child deserves a chance to reach their full potential. Raising children comes with many questions, and sometimes, concerns. We are here to support caregivers on every step of their journey. We have organized existing resources to meet the needs of young children in SC.

One of the best ways to help children stay on their developmental track is to consistently take developmental screenings. Help Me Grow SC provides these developmental screenings for children birth-5 at no cost.

After the screening, our Care Coordinators review the results with caregivers and work to identify their specific needs. Next, we help plug the families and children into the available services in their community.

No more guessing or frantically searching the internet for answers. Let us clear the blur and get your child connected to the resources they need!

Help Me Grow SC provides assistance to all families at no cost and regardless of insurance coverage or type.


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Top Kids Salons: Greenville, SC (KABOOM Awards Winners)

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Are you looking for the best kids salons in Greenville, SC? Whether you’re looking for a great kids hair cut, or a mani/pedi for your mini me, a great kids salon can get the job done. Our readers voted on their favorite kids salons near Greenville, SC and here’s what they said!

Best Kids Salons in Greenville, SC

2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

Best Kids Salon in Greenville, SC

1st Place: Pigtails & Crewcuts

Finalist: Snip-its Haircuts for Kids

Pigtails & Crewcuts

1ST PLACE SPONSOR greenville@pigtailsandcrewcuts.com | Greenville , SC

Best Kids’ Salon – First Place

Pigtails & Crewcuts: Fun, Stress-Free Haircuts for Kids!

Welcome to Pigtails & Crewcuts, the salon where kids come first, and parents skip the stress! Located in Greenville and Simpsonville, our mission is to transform haircuts into a fun, memorable experience for the whole family. From the moment you step inside, you’ll notice we’re all about smiles, laughter, and kid-friendly fun.

Children can hop into one of our whimsical styling chairs, grab a game, and settle in as our expert stylists work their magic. Whether it’s your child’s first haircut or their fiftieth, we ensure every visit is special. Parents love our convenient services, including first haircut packages, ear piercing for all ages, and a carefully curated selection of hair-care products.

At Pigtails & Crewcuts, we’re not just about haircuts—we’re about creating moments. We want your little one to leave with a fresh look, a big smile, and a happy memory, while you leave feeling like the hero who made it happen.

Come experience the Pigtails & Crewcuts difference, where great haircuts and family fun go hand-in-hand!


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2024 KABOOM Awards

1st Place: Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids

Finalists:

  • Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids – Greenville – Augusta Road, SC
  • Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
  • Snip-its Haircuts for Kids
  • The Princess Palace

Top Family Banks: Greenville, SC (KABOOM Awards Winners)

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What are the best banks in Greenville, SC? Whether you’re looking for the best checking accounts and ATM access or the best investment opportunities, choosing a bank isn’t always easy. Our readers voted and these are the top 5 family banks in Greenville, SC.

Best Family Bank in Greenville, SC

2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

Best banks in Greenville, SC

1st Place: Greenville Federal Credit Union

Finalists: Bank of Travelers Rest

Best Family Bank – First Place

Greenville Federal Credit Union is located in Greenville, SC with over 34,000 members, six branch locations and 100 employees. In 1968 the credit union was founded by nine employees from the School District of Greenville County as an educator’s credit union. In 2001 it converted to a community-based charter which allows anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Greenville County to join.

As a not-for-profit, Greenville Federal Credit Union offers members more money-saving banking advantages, including better rates, fewer fees, and free services. The credit union provides consumer and commercial deposit and loan services as well as free financial counseling, and utilizes the latest financial technology including online and mobile banking, bill pay, and mobile deposit, and security features including two-factor authentication, biometric authentication, 24/7 fraud monitoring, and automated account security.

Greenville Federal Credit Union has always placed a strong emphasis on supporting local children, families, and educators through community outreach initiatives. Whether sponsoring programs for Greenville County Schools that impact teachers and students, or facilitating financial literacy workshops for area non-profits, the credit union is committed to providing local support to the people who need it most.


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2024 KABOOM Awards

1st Place: TD Bank

Finalists:

  • Greenville Federal Credit Union
  • Bank of Travelers Rest
  • Sharonview Federal Credit Union
  • Southern First

Top Family Financial Planners: Greenville, SC (KABOOM Awards Winners)s

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Are you looking for a family financial planner in Greenville, SC? A financial planner can help you achieve your financial goals and make sure you are prepared for the future.

But how do you find the right financial planner? Our readers voted as part of our annual KABOOM Awards. These are the best Family Financial Planners in Greenville, SC as voted by our readers.

Best Financial Planners for Families in Greenville, SC

2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

Best Financial Planners in Greenville, SC

1st Place: Eric Ponder, Edward Jones Investments

Finalist: Kerry Crum, Edward Jones


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2024 KABOOM Awards

1st Place: Provista Wealth Advisors

Finalists:

  • Professional Planning & Wealth
  • Edward Jones – Leslie Wilkerson
  • Northwestern Mutual – Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
  • Spears Insurance Group
  • Primerica – Jon Vander Hoeck
  • Greg Goff – Sound Wealth Management

Top Family Resale Stores: Greenville, SC (KABOOM Awards Winners)

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You can get a great deal on almost anything at resale stores. Greenville, SC has a whole heap of thrift shops and consignment stores. In fact we have a whole thrift shop driving tour of Wade Hampton Boulevard and a huge guide to Budget Shopping. But if you’re looking for a quick list of the best resale stores in Greenville, SC, you’ve found it. Our readers voted on their favorite resale shops as part of our annual KABOOM Awards contest. Here are the best family resale shops in Greenville, SC.

Best Resale Shops in Greenville, SC

2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

Best Family Resale Stores in Greenville, SC

1st Place: Upstate Kids Consignment

Finalists:

  • Switch-a-Roos
  • Kid to Kid Greenville SC
  • Miracle Hill Thrift Shops

Best Family Resale – First Place 

KIDSTUFF.   We all have it & we all NEED it!  So join our sustainable solution to buy & sell with us. We have seller success coaches that are local moms to help everyone get started. Join us at the Greenville Convention Center or Anderson Civic Center for our bi-annual sales.

NEW!! Online consignment sales with local drop off & pick up – so no shipping fees!  Easy & convenient options for everyone.


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2024 KABOOM Awards

1st Place: ReCraft Creative Reuse Center

Finalists:

  • Whippersnappers Kids & Maternity
  • Kid to Kid Greenville SC
  • Once Upon a Child Greenville
  • Safe Harbor Resale Shop

Top Public Schools: Greenville, SC (KABOOM Awards Winners)

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Which public schools in Greenville, SC are the best? Our readers voted as part of our annual KABOOM Awards contest for the best public school in the area. These are the reader-voted top public schools in Greenville, SC.

Best Public Schools in Greenville, SC

2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

Best public schools in Greenville, SC

1st Place: East North Street Academy

Finalists:

  • Taylors Elementary
  • Fine Arts Center
  • Mountain View Elementary
  • Skyland Elementary

East North Street Academy

1ST PLACE SPONSOR 864.355.2900 | 1720 E. North Street, Greenville , SC

Best Public School – First Place

East North Street Academy is a Title I math and science magnet school in Greenville County Schools serving students in 4K-5th grade. “Where inquiry and achievement all add up!”

 


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2024 KABOOM Awards

1st Place: Skyland Elementary School

Finalists:

  • Fine Arts Center
  • Mountain View Elementary
  • Monarch Elementary School
  • Michell Road Elementary

Top Private Schools: Greenville, SC (KABOOM Awards Winners)

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Where can you find an excellent private school near Greenville, SC? There are dozens of private education programs in the area, and Kidding Around readers voted for their favorite schools.

Our KABOOM Awards Family Favorites winners are some of the finest private schools near Greenville, SC.

Top Private Schools in Greenville, SC

2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

Best Private schools in Greenville, SC

1st Place: First Presbyterian Academy

Finalists:

  • St. Joseph’s Catholic School
  • Southside Christian School

First Presbyterian Academy

1ST PLACE SPONSOR 864.678.5107 | Two Campuses, Greenville , SC

Best Private School: First Place

Best Preschool: First Place

First Presbyterian Academy is a private Christian school in Greenville, South Carolina. Voted Best Private School for three consecutive years and awarded Best Preschool for two years in a row, FPA is dedicated to excellence in education.

We are known as a Small School doing BIG things. FPA is small by design, offering class sizes to accommodate a curated learning experience while allowing our students to feel fully supported by their teachers. Our small size does not impact the BIG opportunities that our students have both within the school and in the broader community.

Our related arts offerings for Preschool & Lower School include STEM, PE, Art, Music, and Spanish. Our After School Enrichment opportunities include athletic, academic, and artistic pursuits. Our Upper School offers a range of AP courses, diverse clubs, competitive athletics, and enriching fine arts opportunities, providing students with a well-rounded and engaging high school experience.

Our goal is to offer many avenues to allow the students to nurture each student’s God-Given talents, all while learning and having fun! We have two campuses – Downtown Campus and Shannon Forest Campus – with grades K3-12th .

We would love to show you the BIG THINGS happening at FPA. Call us at 864.678.5107 to schedule a tour!

private schools in Greenville, SC

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2024 KABOOM Awards

1st Place: First Presbyterian Academy

Finalists:

  • Bob Jones Academy
  • Abiding Peace Academy
  • Trailhead Community Farm School
  • Southside Christian School
  • Little Me Academy

Top Childcare Centers: Greenville, SC (KABOOM Awards Winners)

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Are you looking for excellent childcare in Greenville, SC? You’ll find lots of options in our HUGE guide to Childcare & Preschool, but for the very best options, our readers voted on their favorites in our annual KABOOM Awards contest.

Voted by our readers, these places are the best for childcare in Greenville, SC.

Top Childcare in Greenville, SC

2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

Best childcare in Greenville, SC

1st Place: Giggles Drop-In Childcare

Finalists:

  • Sunshine House
  • Little Me Academy

Best After School Program – First Place
Best Birthday Party -Finalist
Best Childcare- First Place
Best Indoor Fun – First Place
Best Preschool – Finalist
Best Summer Camp- First Place

Are you looking for a childcare center that fits your families changing schedule? Giggles is here for you! We do it all. We offer full time childcare and part time childcare. We even offer weekly, daily and hourly rates. Literally whatever you need, we can help with. What’s even better is that we are fully licensed through DSS and coming February 2025, we will have a new improved outdoor play space and we will be accepting childcare vouchers.

We have extended hours that you can’t find at most childcare centers. Monday-Wednesday 7:30 AM-8 PM, Thursday 7:30 AM – 9 PM, Friday 7:30 AM-10PM and Saturday 10 AM-10 PM

You can register online at www.gigglesdaycareinc.com. Feel free to give us a call with any questions. 864-252-4252.

The Ultimate Guide to Preschools and Day Care in the Upstate.

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Don’t miss our Kidding Around Guide to Greenville Preschool & Childcare Programs.


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Top Preschools: Greenville, SC (KABOOM Awards Winners)

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Where can you find a top-notch preschool in Greenville, SC? Parents want childcare they feel is educational and safe, and Kidding Around readers voted for their favorite facilities.

Our KABOOM Awards Family Favorite winners are some of the best preschools near Greenville, SC.

Top Preschools in Greenville, SC

2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

Best Preschool in Greenville, SC

1st Place: First Presbyterian Academy

Finalists: 

  • Little Me Academy
  • Giggles Drop-in Childcare
  • Ivybrook Academy Five Forks Campus

First Presbyterian Academy

1ST PLACE SPONSOR 864.678.5107 | Two Campuses, Greenville , SC

Best Private School: First Place

Best Preschool: First Place

First Presbyterian Academy is a private Christian school in Greenville, South Carolina. Voted Best Private School for three consecutive years and awarded Best Preschool for two years in a row, FPA is dedicated to excellence in education.

We are known as a Small School doing BIG things. FPA  is small by design, offering class sizes to accommodate a curated learning experience while allowing our students to feel fully supported by their teachers. Our small size does not impact the BIG opportunities that our students have both within the school and in the broader community.

Our related arts offerings for Preschool & Lower School include STEM, PE, Art, Music, and Spanish. Our After School Enrichment opportunities include athletic, academic, and artistic pursuits. Our Upper School offers a range of AP courses, diverse clubs, competitive athletics, and enriching fine arts opportunities, providing students with a well-rounded and engaging high school experience.

Our goal is to offer many avenues to allow the students to nurture each student’s God-Given talents, all while learning and having fun! We have two campuses – Downtown Campus and Shannon Forest Campus – with grades K3-12th .

We would love to show you the BIG THINGS happening at FPA. Call us at 864.678.5107 to schedule a tour!

The Ultimate Guide to Preschools and Day Care in the Upstate.

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Don’t miss our Kidding Around Guide to Greenville Preschool & Childcare Programs.


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2024 KABOOM Awards

1st Place: First Presbyterian Academy

Finalists: 

  • Giggles Drop-in Childcare
  • St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Preschool
  • Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks
  • Little Me Academy

Top After School Programs: Greenville, SC (KABOOM Awards Winners)

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Where should you send your child to receive highly-rated after-school care in Greenville, SC? Working families typically require after-school care for their kids, and Kidding Around readers voted for their favorite.

Our KABOOM Awards Family Favorite winners were voted as some of the best after-school care programs near Greenville, SC.

Top After-School Programs in Greenville, SC

2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

Best After School Care in Greenville, SC

1st Place: Giggles Drop-In Childcare

Finalists:

  • Yellowbobbypins Art Camp
  • YMCA of Greenville

Best After School Program – First Place
Best Birthday Party -Finalist
Best Childcare- First Place
Best Indoor Fun – First Place
Best Preschool – Finalist
Best Summer Camp- First Place

After your kids are done with their school day, we pick them up and bring them to our 4600 square foot facility at 3620 Pelham rd. They will have a snack and get help with homework in our dedicated after school classroom. After that we will have a fun group activity and then time for free play until its time to go home.

We pick up from Pelham Rd Elementary, Brushy Creek Elementary, Buena Vista Elementary, Mitchell Rd. Elementary and Green Charter School.

We are proud to say that we have been voted best after school program in both 2024 and 2025. Give us a call to sign up today! 864-252-4252.

After School Care in Greenville, SC

Check out more after-school options.

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2024 KABOOM Awards

1st Place: Giggles Drop-In Childcare

Finalists:

  • YMCA of Greenville
  • Girls on the Run
  • Primrose Schol of Simpsonville at Five Forks
  • Sonshine Learning Center

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