Full Day Preschools
Are you looking for a full-day preschool in Upstate, SC? Here’s our list of preschools that offer full-day programs recommended by local parents. This list includes private preschools, church preschools and more!
To find all of the preschools in Greenville County, see our Ultimate Guide to Preschools in Greenville and Upstate, SC which includes not just full day options but also half day and Mom’s Morning Out options in Greenville.
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown • Shannon Forest
TITLE SPONSOR 864.678.5107 | Two Campuses, Greenville, SC
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Childcare Center
At First Presbyterian Academy Preschool, each child receives instruction with sensitivity toward developmental stages. Students remain active and engaged throughout the day. In addition to a challenging academic program, students are also nurtured in their social and emotional needs according to a biblical worldview. Related classes include Music, Physical Education, Chapel and Art.
Garlington Road K3 & K4 Crusader Station:
- Little Crusaders will attend classes at the brand, new Crusader Station Campus that includes an engine car, train car, and a caboose – all joined by a beautiful, large deck in the middle.
- Each railway car will house two classrooms that are adjoined by a middle space holding bathrooms and cubbies.
- All classrooms are outfitted with state-of-the-art whiteboards and projectors. New IT security is in place and all doors are locked at all times. Only staff with badges are able to gain access.
- The preschool and playground is fully fenced and gated. All new playground equipment provides our little Crusaders a fun place to socialize and play!
The Academy Downtown offers programs for children K2 – K4, K5 (Kindergarten) and 1st Grade. Related Arts classes include:
K2 – Music and Physical Education
K3 – Music, Physical Education and Art
K4, K5 and 1st Grade – Music, Physical Education, Art, and STEM
Inquire at firstpresacademy.com
Greenville Explorers Academy Preschool is a licensed (#25529) preschool located in the heart of downtown Greenville.
World Explorers is dedicated to building community in the staff, families, and children they serve. They focus on the whole child experience including attention to healthy eating; physical fitness; access to math, science, and technology; and an appreciation for literature and art that reflects children in their own image.
Explorers Academy Preschool offers engaging creative curriculum to engage each individual child; added enrichment including yoga, music, and creative movement; wholesome meals and snacks; flexible summer extension camp – register only for the weeks you need!
Camps: When School Is Out We are In! Ages 2 and up.
Drop off after school childcare: Flexible, affordable, and educational. Ages 5 and Up
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Southside Christian School (SCS) partners with Christian parents in providing an excellent education consistent with biblical truth. We encourage students to discover, grow, and achieve all God has for them.
Our Early Education includes students from Pre-K2 through Pre-K 5. The curriculum is designed to meet each child’s needs in a safe environment.
Students have the opportunity to attend and participate in chapel, which allows them to learn more about Jesus, participate in worship, and learn how to serve Him.
Southside Christian School offers full and half day, as well as two, three, and five days per week options.
The community of students, families, faculty, and staff truly make a difference at Southside Christian School. The SCS community is like a family, which encourages a fun and loving learning environment.
We would love for you to experience our school through a private tour or an open house. Visit southsidechristian.org to complete your inquiry or RSVP for an open house. We hope to see you soon!
Southside Christian K2 has truly been a blessing to our family! After searching many schools and daycares for the “right” fit, we definitely found what we were looking for, and more, at SCS. My daughter has absolutely thrived at this school, while learning valuable lessons and growing at her own pace. I continue to be impressed by the teacher’s patience, love, and ability to flex and meet each child’s individual needs throughout the year!
OPEN ENROLLMENT, INFANT – AFTERSCHOOL!
For over 30 years, Holy Cross Academy has been working with families to create a safe, yet exciting, environment for kids to thrive. At HCA, exceptional care means offering a greater teacher-to-child ratio, each room being equipped with creative learning spaces, all staff being CPR and First Aide certified, and providing well-balanced snacks and lunches while your child is with us!
Tours available by appointment only. Don’t forget to ask us about our Summer Program!
Offers: Pre-K – High School
An independent college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Christ Church Episcopal School is one of the Greenville, SC area’s most prestigious academic institutions, serving approximately 1,150 students in grades K5-12.
If you are looking for a school that will offer your child an educational experience unlike any other in the Upstate, a school that will educate the whole child – intellectually, spiritually, morally, and physically – then you will want to consider becoming a part of the CCES family.
Find out more at CCES!
The Goddard School of Greenville will serve students from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. This newest location will provide a NAEYC standard, one that is recognized at a national level as providing the highest level of early childhood care for young children.
At The Goddard School, highly educated teachers create individualized opportunities for exposure to new ideas and materials for children to embrace authentic learning in its most natural way–through play and exploration. From engaging with science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) concepts to growing socially and emotionally, Goddard’s safe and caring environment gives children the space to make connections and experience authentic learning so they can become school-ready, career-ready, life-ready.
The Goddard School’s special programs and features make everyday learning experiences even more memorable. These include:
- STEAM Library Learning Area
- Soccer Field
- Outdoor Sport Court
- Indoor Gym
- Zono Disinfecting System
- Structured outdoor classroom, complete with musical instruments, weather stations, dramatic arts stage, and outdoor art studios
- An expanded playground with unique surfaces
- Life Lesson Library, a targeted curriculum designed to focus on developing social-emotional skills
For additional information, please visit our website or Facebook Page, email [email protected], or call 864-448-0004.
Offers: Pre-K – High School
An independent college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Christ Church Episcopal School is one of the Greenville, SC area’s most prestigious academic institutions, serving approximately 1,150 students in grades K5-12.
If you are looking for a school that will offer your child an educational experience unlike any other in the Upstate, a school that will educate the whole child – intellectually, spiritually, morally, and physically – then you will want to consider becoming a part of the CCES family.
Find out more at CCES!
The close relationships formed between students, teachers and administrators is very apparent at CCES. The teachers demonstrate such concern and love for my child and make her feel welcome and cherished. From book buddies to science exploration with Upper School biology classes, to Skyping with students in Brazil, to enrichment and discovery opportunities to expand her appreciation for music and inquiry, my child has been given opportunities not seen in many other schools.
Offers: Infants through K4
Park Place Children’s Center offers exceptional care and pre-school education to children ages six weeks old through K4. Full-time and part-time spots are available. The developmentally appropriate curriculum includes a monthly assessment of each child to ensure that important milestones are being met. Our campus includes a gym, library, Enrichment Room and three age-appropriate playgrounds. Spanish is also taught daily. An on-site chef prepares a nutritious and delicious breakfast, lunch and snack each day. Safety is the top concern for our qualified staff as they provide excellent learning opportunities for all of our students.
Find out more at Park Place!
“Park Place Children’s Center on Batesville. Just visit once & you’ll see the difference between this phenomenal school and others.”
“Park Place is amazing!”
Offers: K3 – 8th grade
For over 45 years, Mitchell Road Christian Academy has upheld a tradition of academic excellence, character development, and spiritual formation for students in K3-8th grade. We provide a safe environment with caring, accessible, and experienced teachers who challenge and nurture students. MRCA offers half-day Early Education programs as well as half and full-day options for our K5 classes. After-school care is available until 6 pm.
MRCA’s goal for our preschool students is to give them a love for learning and lay the groundwork for academic growth and character development through our biblical worldview instruction. Our teachers plan child-focused learning units to cultivate a child’s curiosity. We value the unique qualities each child brings to our school!
Visit our website to see how Mitchell Road Christian Academy can partner with your family. Click here to learn about our admissions process. Call 864-268-2210 or email admissions@
Amazing school with wonderful, loving teachers and strong academics!!
Primrose School of Simpsonville in Five Forks
SPONSORED 864.729.8811 | 2255 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: Infant through private Kindergarten, after school care, and Summer Camp (hours are 7:00 am – 6:00 pm)
Primrose Schools is a family of accredited, high-quality early education and care schools for children ages 6 weeks to 6-years-old (including Private Kindergarten) and after-school care for children up to age 12. Our Balanced Learning® System has been developed by and taught exclusively at Primrose Schools. It is a research-based curriculum that blends teacher-guided and child-initiated activities with a special emphasis on character development.
We have an onsite Chef who follows a balanced menu plan that includes all of your child’s meals and snacks throughout the day. Good nutrition is a key part of our Healthy Bodies program that promotes healthy eating and an active lifestyle. We know the right food at the right time not only boosts energy, but also can elevate a child’s mood and thinking skills during a crucial development stage. At Primrose, you will also receive digital “daily reports” of exactly what your child ate that day, how long they napped, pictures throughout the day, etc.
Children can continue after preschool into Primrose’s high quality private Kindergarten program that combines math and literacy with important skills such as character development, music, and Spanish. Our Kindergarten program is designed to promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive, creative and character development, so your child is prepared to take on elementary school and beyond.
For additional information, please visit www.PrimroseSimpsonville.com, email [email protected], or call 864.729.8811.
Limited Space Available
Moving our daughter over to Primrose Five Forks was a MAJOR breath of fresh air. As an overly type A mom who researches EVERYTHING times 100 and takes our daughter's education and environment very seriously, choosing Primrose Five Forks came after much prayer, research, multiple trips to talk to the leadership, emails with additional questions, talking with teachers and parents, and even more visits again. Our daughter transitioned there perfectly and what I love the most is how open and welcoming the staff is. They appreciate when parents ask questions, they are amazingly quick at responding to emails and phone calls and I am never made to feel like my questions are unwanted. The leadership wants the parents to know that their children are not only going to get a well rounded education but the children are also loved and so are the parents. I can't say enough good things about the leadership, for me that is what makes a school. Because their heart and talent pours down to the teachers and staff.
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Childcare Centers
Offers: Ages 1-4
St. Giles offers an enriching Preschool program focusing on Emergent Literacy which includes reading, writing, speaking, listening. We also focus on Math, Art, Music, Creativity, and Play. We nurture children as they grow in their ability to manage their behavior, develop language, interact with friends and teachers, as well as grow in their academic skills.
St. Giles offers classes for ages 1-4 with 2,3, and 5 day programs. Classes are 9 am – 12 pm with an optional late stay Monday-Thursday from 12-1 pm.
Email St. Giles at [email protected] or visit them at St. Giles!
St. Giles Preschool is Greenville’s little hidden treasure. It has a wonderful family friendly atmosphere where everybody knows your name and the student’s names. Children are treated with respect and great care, but most of all LOVE. The teachers are very special and have a great passion and dedication for and to St. Giles
St. Mary's Catholic School
864.271.3870 | 101 Hampton Avenue, Greenville, SC
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Greenville offers academics and programming for children in 3K through 8th grade.
Kiddie Academy of Five Forks
864.627.1985 | 321 Scuffletown Road, Simpsonville, SC
Full day childcare for ages 6 week through 12 years. Plus after school care for kids up to 12 years of age.
Primrose School of Greenville
864.370.8118 | 404 Houston Street, Greenville, SC
Primrose School of Greenville offers balanced learning and curriculum for infants through Kindergarten.
First Baptist Weekday Preschool
864.699.4219 | 250 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Preschool for infants through 4-K with half day and full day options, 3 day and 5 day options
Affiliated with First Baptist Spartanburg
Cadence Academy Preschool
864.288.8884 | Greenville & Mauldin, , SC
Offers: Full-day childcare for 6 weeks through 5 years old. Also offers after-school care for kids up to 12 years of age.
Sunshine House of Anderson
864.772.3266 | 1944 Pearman Dairy Rd, Anderson , SC
Offers: Educational care for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years, as well as before and after school care for children ages 5 years – 12 years
Upstate Montessori Academy
864.551.1152 | 109 North Leach Street, Greenville, SC
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Private Schools
Upstate Montessori Academy offers a Montessori education for students in 2K through 3rd grade. 2K and 3K have half-day or full-day programs, and 4K through 3rd grade has a full-day program.
"The environment that Mrs Kelly has set up to foster learning and creativity while celebrating individuality is wonderful. It was such a great first learning experience for both my son and us as parents." - Cleary
Anderson Prep Preschool
864.760.1105 | 1910 Commonwealth Lane, Anderson, SC
Offers: Montessori inspired classrooms for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years, along with elementary after school programs
Primrose School of Midtown Greenville
864.232.6101 | 19 Villa Road, Greenville, SC
Primrose School of Midtown Greenville offers balanced learning and curriculum for infants through Kindergarten.
Foundations Early Learning Center
Offers: Infants – 12 years
Greer Location: 100 Sudduth Farms Drive; 864.881.7868
Simpsonville Location: 7 Magnolia Cove Drive; 864.256.0404
Offers: Infants through kindergarten. Located in the Five Forks area.
Westgate Christian School
864.576.4953 | 1990 Old Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Classes for 3-year-old preschool through 12th grade
Affiliated with Westgate Baptist Church
Brookwood Church Preschool Academy
864.688.8223 | 580 Brookwood Point Place, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: Infant – K4 (Half and Full Day)
“Brookwood Preschool Academy has amazing teachers. They have loved and cared for my children for many years. Both my son and daughter learned so much there!”
Offering full-day childcare for children 12 weeks through kindergarten. Also offering after-school childcare for kids up to 12 years old.
Offers: Infants – Pre K
"We love LaPetite on Woodruff Rd. Teachers are loving and caring, environment is fun, and our son has thrived there."
"Yes! All three of my children have been there and they are like family!"
Full day childcare program for children 6 weeks through 4 years of age, plus an after-school program.
The after school program offers children aged 5-12 foreign language and culture exploration through the Passport to Adventure Club.
Solverus Academy Christian Preschool Mauldin
864.292.9909 | 739 N Main Street, Mauldin, SC
Offers: Infant – K5
Practices an Abeka curriculum
Kids R Kids
864.288.5455 | Two locations, Upstate, SC
Offers: Programs for infants through K4.
Covenant Christian Academy
864.244.3162 | 1310 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer, SC
Offers: Infant – K4
This is My Child Center for Child Development and Education
864.439.7760 | 84 Groce Road, Lyman, SC
Full-day programs are available to residents in the District 5 school district with kids aged 6 weeks through K3.
Mauldin United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten
864.288.4729 | 100 E. Butler Road, Mauldin, SC
Offers: Care for children ages 1-3, as well as K4 and K5 with 2, 3, 4 or 5 day enrollment options.
Mauldin United Methodist Church Church Preschool and Kindergarten. Go to their website and follow them on FB!! The teachers there are the best and many have been there more than 10 years! Best prices for a quality program. Sweet school family environment.
Green Apple Childcare Center
864.991.2104 | 1440 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC
Full day childcare for children 6 weeks through 4 years of age.
Minds in Motion Learning Center
864.244.0405 | 2106 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer, SC
Offers full-day programs for children aged 6 weeks through grade K5.
Half-day programs are also available for K2 – K5.
Also offers after-school care and summer programs through its affiliate The Village Project.
Simpsonville KinderCare
864.228.6804 | 700 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: 6 weeks through 12 years
Early Learning Music Academy at Golden Strip School of Music
864.626.3330 | 22 Garlington Road, Greenville, SC
Offers: Full-day program with music-based curriculum for ages 3-5.
Prince of Peace Catholic School
864.331.2145 | 1209 Brushy Creek Road, Taylors, SC
Prince of Peace Catholic School in Taylors is the primary apostolate of Prince of Peace Parish to offer a curriculum based on the teaching of the Catholic faith. Programs and curriculum are available for K4 – 8th Grades, and K4 has the option of a half-day or full-day.
Solverus Academy Christian Preschool Greenville
864.292.9909 | 4317 East North Street, Greenville, SC
Offers: Infant – K5
Practices an Abeka curriculum
Berea First Baptist Child Development Center
864.294.9001 | 529 Farrs Bridge Road, Greenville, SC
Offers: 3-4 years old, various ministry preschool programs throughout the week.
Offers: Programs for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years and after school elementary care
Carolina Preparatory School
864.385.6020 | 212 Roper Mountain Road Extension, Greenville, SC
Carolina Preparatory School in Greenville offers small class sizes, creative teaching, and a nurturing environment for 6 weeks old through 5th grade. There are Full Day, Full Week options and Full Day, Partial Week options for attendance.
Carolina international preparatory school, they go from babies to grade 5. Small ratio teacher/student. Learning is fun and teachers are really engage!
Carolina International Preparatory School. The amazing teachers are great at making learning fun. They are also great at being patient and teaching morals and manners.
Offers: Infant through 5k
Our daughter attended Little Me Academy and absolutely loved it. It is a Christian based childcare center in Greer that also offers a summer program and will be offering K5 this fall. The owner, Mandi, and her staff are just awesome.
Eddlemon Adventist Child Development Center
864.576.2234 | 1217 John B White Senior Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Preschool for children 20 months – 4 years of age year round
Affiliated with Spartanburg Seventh-day Adventist Church
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