Full Time Daycare: Greenville, SC & The Upstate

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 Aid certified, and providing well-balanced snacks, breakfasts, and lunches while your child is with us!

Questions Parents Are Asking About Holy Cross Academy:

What is HCA’s background? A non-profit ministry of Holy Cross Episcopal Church with over 30 years of service, licensed by the Greenville County Department of Social Services. The campus also features updated video surveillance throughout for added security.

Best For: Families in Simpsonville seeking faith-based full-time childcare from infancy through elementary, with built-in after-school pickup from local schools
Location: 203 East College Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Website: holycrosskids.com

Park Place Children’s Center offers exceptional care and preschool education for children ages six weeks through K4, with full-time and part-time spots available. An after-school program and summer camp are also offered for elementary-age children. The curriculum is built around each child’s learning style and includes a monthly developmental assessment to make sure important milestones are being met.

Our campus includes a gym, library, enrichment room, and three age-appropriate playgrounds, and an on-site chef prepares a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack each day, all included in tuition.

Questions Asked About Park Place Children’s Center:

What makes Park Place different from other preschools? Safety is the top priority. The security system includes video monitoring of every classroom, parking lot, and playground; UVC lights sanitize the air in all HVAC systems; the lobby has touch-free automatic doors; and a full-time housekeeper works during the day while an outside company cleans and sanitizes the entire school every weeknight. The campus also includes 21 spacious classrooms, a gym, a library, an enrichment room, and three age-appropriate playgrounds, with Spanish taught daily for children age two and older and optional extracurricular activities for K3 and K4.

What are the teacher qualifications? Most teachers hold a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education; every staff member is certified in infant and child CPR and First Aid, and all staff complete 15 hours of continuing education each year. Low student-to-teacher ratios and small class sizes mean each child’s individual needs are recognized and met quickly.

As both a parent and a teacher, I can confidently say that Park Place Children’s Center has exceeded every expectation. I wholeheartedly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a loving, academically strong, and developmentally appropriate environment for their child. In my opinion, it is truly one of the finest early childhood programs in South Carolina.

— Parent of a Park Place Preschooler

Best For: Families in the Five Forks/Simpsonville area looking for a full-service program with low ratios, on-site meals, strong safety features, and standout facilities for ages six weeks through K4, including after-school care and summer camp for elementary students
Location: 205 Batesville Road, Simpsonville, SC
Website: parkplacechild.com

Offers: Educational childcare, preschool and after-school programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years old.

For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation – with all the joy of childhood mixed in!

It’s more than a daycare. The Sunshine House offers top-rated childcare for children 6 weeks to 12-years-old with a focus on overall development – from developing social-emotional skills and physical health to providing a strong academic foundation for their future.

The Sunshine House prepares children for a lifetime of learning with the nationally recognized, award-winning Creative Curriculum®, their exclusive Seeds of Literacy program, plus additional instruction in Spanish and sign language.

With classroom cameras and photo and video updates in the MySunshineHouse app, you can have peace of mind that your child is learning and having fun!

At Giggles Drop-In Childcare, preschool isn’t just childcare; it’s a play-based learning experience that builds confidence and school readiness. Our program combines structured routines, hands-on activities, early literacy, and social development to help children grow, explore, and prepare for kindergarten, all guided by experienced, nurturing teachers. Conveniently located in the Pelham 85 Shopping Center with plenty of space for discovery and play both indoors and outdoors.

Why Families Love Our Preschool:

• Kindergarten readiness through structured play tailored for early learners
• Consistent routines, small groups, and nurturing teachers for individualized attention
• Flexible scheduling — part-time or full-time to fit your family’s needs
• ABC Quality Certified; childcare vouchers accepted

What does the preschool program look like? A play-based curriculum with structured routines, hands-on activities, early literacy, and social development, all designed to build school readiness and confidence.

The staff is absolutely amazing. Miss Denise is one of the best, most involved directors we have had the honor of knowing in years of needing childcare. Miss Lindsay, Miss Kylah and all other staff are very attentive and caring when it comes to the kids.

— Giggles Preschool Parent

Best For: Families seeking flexible, play-based preschool care with summer and after-school options in Greenville
Location: Pelham 85 Shopping Center, 3620 Pelham Rd, Suite 1A, Greenville, SC 29615
Website: gigglesdaycareinc.com

Founded by Mallika Vejay in 1977 as a way to support working families with a quality educational program. With over 45 years of continued service, the Montessori School of Mauldin is the longest-running Montessori School in the Upstate. Montessori teachers are trained through the Association Montessori International, the organization founded by Dr. Maria Montessori.

 Top Questions Parents Ask About Montessori School of Mauldin:

What makes this school’s Montessori approach authentic? AMI-certified, with founder Mallika Vejay trained by trainers directly certified by Maria and Mario Montessori themselves, one of the most direct Montessori lineages in the Upstate.

Best For: Families seeking an authentic AMI Montessori education from infancy through middle elementary in Mauldin
Location: 205B East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC 29662
Website: mauldinmontessori.com

Kiddie Academy of Five Forks is a locally owned and operated, nationally recognized educational childcare provider. We prioritize each child by creating a loving and safe environment where teachers use our fully accredited curriculum to carefully craft lessons that not only build skills but are also centered on the interests of children. At every age, our teachers work first to build relationships with each child and their family, and then to help children learn and grow.

Our live cameras and detailed daily communication logs allow parents to share in their child’s day while building bonds between home and school through trust and transparency. We invite you to come and experience the Kiddie Academy difference for yourself.

Top Question Parents Ask About Kiddie Academy of Five Forks:

What makes Kiddie Academy different? Many teachers have been part of the community for multiple years, building lasting relationships that give children the confidence to explore, connect, and thrive. Live cameras and daily communication logs keep parents connected to every part of their child’s day.

I love the school, the teachers, and their educational approach. My children love and learn so much every day. Their participation in group activities and their enthusiasm for teaching is evident every day. I cannot thank enough the school for how well my oldest child is thriving in Kindergarten.

— Veronica C.

Best For: Families seeking a nationally recognized, relationship-centered educational childcare provider from infancy through Pre-K in the Five Forks area
Location: 321 Scuffletown Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Website: kiddieacademy.com/academies/five-forks

The Goddard Schools of Simpsonville and Greenville serve students 6 weeks to elementary school age. These locations provide a NAEYC standard which 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, children are having fun while learning. Goddard’s safe and caring environment gives children the space to make connections and experience authentic learning, so they will become school-ready, career-ready, and life ready.

Questions Parents Are Asking About The Goddard School:

What makes Goddard’s curriculum different? The Wonder of Learning® program was created by early childhood development experts to empower children to explore their natural curiosity through personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development.
Are after-school and summer programs available? Yes.  After-school care and summer programs are available at the Pelham Road location, including transportation from select schools.

Best For: Families seeking a nationally recognized, play-based early childhood program from infancy through elementary in Greenville and Simpsonville
Location: Three locations: Greenville Pelham Road (106 Stone Village Drive), Greenville (downtown area), and Simpsonville Five Forks.

For more information about our national award-winning schools contact us at the number above or visit the website, www.goddardschool.com .

Full-time childcare for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age. It also offers after-school care for kids up to 12 years old. Sunshine House has multiple locations in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson including.

Full-day childcare for infants through kindergarten. Also offers after-school care.

Offers: Childcare and Kindergarten. Ages infant through 6 years old.

Offers: Full-day childcare for 6 weeks through 5 years old.
Also offers after-school care for kids up to 12 years of age.

Full-day childcare for infants through kindergarten.

Located on the campus of Greenville Technical College, provides full-day care for children aged 6 weeks up to 5 years old.

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.

Full-day childcare for infants through pre-kindergarten. Also offering after-school care for kids up to 12 years of age.

Greenville Preparatory Preschool is here to provide a safe and loving environment for your child, as well as provide a high quality education, at an affordable price.

Offering full-day childcare for 6 weeks through 12 years old. Also offering before- and after-school childcare for kids up to 12 years of age.

Full day childcare for ages 6 week through 4 years.

Full day childcare for children 6 weeks – 6 years old, including a new full-day kindergarten program.

Childcare for children 6 weeks through Kindergarten, plus after-school care for kids up to 12 years of age.

Offers full-day care for children aged 6 weeks through 5 years old.

Offers full-day programs for children aged 6 weeks up to 5 years old, along with after-school care and summer programs for children up to 12 years old.

Full-day childcare for infants through four year olds.

Offering childcare for children 1- 5 years old. Also offering after-school care.

Offering full-day childcare for children 12 weeks through kindergarten. Also offering after-school childcare for kids up to 12 years old.

Full-day childcare for children 6 weeks – 5 years old. Also offers before- and after-school care for kids up to 12 years old.

Offers: Infant – preschool (4) aged childcare between 7 am and 5:30pm.

La Petite Academy locations provide daycare and preschool for ages ~6 weeks–12 years, with variable weekly tuition based on age and schedule. There are two locations in the Greenville area.

Full-day programs are available to residents in the District 5 school district with kids aged 6 weeks through K3.

Montessori school offering full-time or part-time preschool, kindergarten and after-school care for children 14 months through six years old.

Full day childcare for children 6 weeks through 4 years of age.

Preschool and daycare in Greer, SC that offers childcare for ages 6 months – 5 years old.(888) 991-4222

Offers programs for infants through K4.

Offers programs for children aged 6 weeks through grade K4
Also offers after-school care and summer programs.
Contact 864.244.0405 for more information about their after-school program.
They have two Greer locations.
They offer pickup from local schools nearby.

Offers full day care for ages Infant through 4 years old, with afterschool programs through 5th grade.

Offering childcare for children 8 weeks old through 8th grade. Also offering after-school care.