Half Day Preschools: Greenville, SC and Upstate, SC

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL

At First Presbyterian Academy Preschool, each child receives instruction with sensitivity toward small class sizes and varying developmental stages. In addition to a challenging academic program, students are also nurtured in their social and emotional needs according to a biblical worldview. Related Arts classes (for appropriate ages) include Music, Physical Education, Art, Chapel and Spanish.

We offer two convenient campus locations – our campus on Garlington road offers preschool for grades K3-K4. Our Downtown Campus offers preschool for grades K3, K4, and Transitional K5.

Inquire at firstpresacademy.com

Does your life not fit a set schedule? Great news—your childcare experience doesn’t have to either!

At Giggles Drop-In Childcare, we offer flexible childcare options you won’t find at other centers. *Now ABC Quality certified and accepting childcare vouchers!

Click here to explore our variety of plans!

We’re fully licensed by DSS and provide traditional full-time childcare like other centers, but we also offer part-time, weekly, daily, and even hourly options to fit your family’s unique needs.

Our play-based daily preschool program is designed for little ones to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. With flexible schedules, your child will thrive while enjoying plenty of learning opportunities.

For school-aged children, our full after-school program includes pickup from local schools such as Pelham Rd, Green Charter, Buena Vista, Brushy Creek, and Mitchell Rd. Elementary.

We also offer exciting summer options: a field-trip-based summer camp for school-aged kids and an on-site preschool summer camp for ages 1-5.

For more information call 864.252.4252 or visit our website.

Coming soon: an expanded outdoor play area! Plus, we’ll start accepting ABC vouchers in February 2025.

Voted Best Summer Camp and Best After School Program—and a finalist for Best Preschool—in the Kaboom 2024 Awards!

Offers: K3 – 8th grade

For 50 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 3 pm for K3 and K4 students and until 5:30 pm for K5-8^th grade.

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@mitchellroadchristian.org for more information. We look forward to meeting you!

Sans Souci Academy is a K3, K4 and K5 school. At Sans Souci Academy, we believe young children learn through play! The classroom has centers (such as House, Block, and Art Center, etc.) which provide learning opportunities for social experiences, imaginative play and fosters creativity.  The students have daily opportunities for gross motor play on the playground or gym activities.  Small Groups are a time when Math and Literacy is the focus, but activities are presented in an age appropriate and fun, exciting way.  

One of the most important things San Souci Academy focuses on is social/emotional goals such as sharing, taking turns, and cooperatively playing.  Once children have mastered most social/emotional, age-appropriate goals, then they are able to really focus on academic success—whether that’s now or later. 

We can’t wait to partner with you to help your child grow! 

For registration, go to the San Souci Academy website. Also, for more information or to schedule a tour of our facility contact us at: academy@sanssoucichurch.org or 864.233.4558. 

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.

We serve students from 6 weeks through 6th grade. Registration for the 2025 – 2026 school year is open. Full-time and part time programs are available. Please visit our website, or call the school at 864-288-8613 to schedule a tour and learn more about all we have to offer.

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, breakfasts and lunches while your child is with us!

Tours available by appointment only. Don’t forget to ask us about our Summer Program!

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.

We are excited to announce the January 2026 opening of our 4th location on Harrison Bridge Road in Simpsonville, SC.

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

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 preschool@stgilespres.org or visit them at St. Giles!

Offers: Toddler (half day) – Middle School

Five Oaks Academy is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and is the only Montessori school in the area that offers a cohesive program from toddler through eighth grade. With over 36 countries represented, the global community within Five Oaks Academy (FOA) and its unique research-based approach to education give students an educational experience you won’t find anywhere else.

FOA is a welcoming environment that focuses on creating original thinkers and encourages students to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Understanding that each child has his own learning style and interests, students at FOA are treated as individuals. A low student:teacher ratio allows each child to receive a customized education. Students explore mathematics, literature, history, science, geography, and the arts in a creative and research-based manner.

Along with a challenging academic curriculum, the program fosters the development of time management skills and helps students learn to prioritize their responsibilities. Additionally, students discover and develop their own unique talents and strengths. Most importantly, FOA strives to foster students’ curiosity and love of learning so they become lifelong learners. Our goal is for our students to have success not only in the classroom but in the real world as well.

Find out more at Five Oaks Academy!

Offers: K2-K4, elementary K5- 8th Grade

Our objective at Abiding Peace Academy is to provide exceptional education, instilling a love of learning in each student by nurturing his or her intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional and physical development in a safe, loving, Christian community; while imparting a strong faith in the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Abiding Peace Academy can make a difference in your child’s life. You’ll love being a part of this warm and safe community, and you’ll be rewarded as you watch your child have fun growing each day.

Schedule a tour and find out more at Abiding Peace Academy. 

St. Matthew UMC Preschool is an outreach ministry of the church that serves the community. It provides a safe, happy, structured program in a Christian environment. We encourage children to grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. St Matthew UMC Preschool is a place where children learn to work and play with others, develop skills at individual rates of growth, and express ideas through the many different activities.

Eligibility: Our preschool program is for children ages 2K, 3K, or 4K (child must be program age by September 1).
Hours: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

We also offer a late-stay program for one additional hour. Your child may stay until 1:00 pm every day or occasionally. Reservations are required.Register: For further information, to register, or to tour the preschool, please contact Christina Via, Director, at 864-242-2880 or cvia@stmatthewumc.net

Founded in 1927, Bob Jones Academy is well known for its excellent education serving students preschool through grade 12. Our school includes a strong learning environment under a nurturing faculty who teach from a biblical worldview while demonstrating Christ-like character. Our mission is to assist like-minded Christian parents in challenging students to love Jesus Christ, to embrace God’s truth, to exercise integrity, to pursue excellence and to serve others. We strive to accomplish this mission by operating by our guiding principles: eternity-focused, growing, humble, transparent, unified, loving and excellent.

We challenge our students to succeed by providing high quality academics and encouraging personal excellence. It is our goal to develop fully prepared and mature college-bound graduates who love God with all their heart. Our school is accredited through both Cognia and the American Association of Christian Schools.

In BJA’s college preparatory high school program, classes are 50 minutes long and meet five days a week. Twenty-four credits are required for graduation. In addition to a full slate of rigorous college prep courses, BJA offers an honors track—both math and science—and general courses in the core areas. BJA has a robust dual-credit program through its affiliated nationally accredited college, Bob Jones University.

Contact Bob Jones Academy at bja@bobjonesacademy.net or 864.770.1395 for more information.

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!

Since 2010, Carolina Prep School has been inspiring young learners to Engage, Explore, and Excel. As Greenville’s only nonprofit school of its kind, we are proud to provide a nurturing environment where children grow academically, socially, and creatively.

Our comprehensive program goes beyond the basics. Every child in our K2 through K4 classes participates in STEM, Music, and Art, giving them opportunities to think critically, express themselves creatively, and explore hands-on learning. In addition, all students enjoy Spanish instruction, opening doors to language and cultural exploration from the very start.

For families with little ones in Infant through K2, we make life easier by providing diapers and wipes as part of tuition—just one more way we support parents while caring for children’s needs. Families also appreciate that breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included daily, ensuring every child is nourished and ready to learn.

At Carolina Prep, we value strong partnerships with families and a safe, supportive community where every child is known, encouraged, and celebrated. Guided by our mission to engage each learner, encourage exploration, and empower them to excel, we prepare children not just for school, but for life.

Come see why so many families choose Carolina Prep School. Schedule your tour today and give your child the foundation they deserve.

Lightbridge Academy is underway with its brand-new early childhood education center in Greenville, SC — the first in South Carolina!  Breaking ground on March 10, 2025, at 201 Waldo Leslie Lane, this state-of-the-art facility is expected to open in early 2026.

Operated by local franchisees Lauren and Robert Taylor, Lightbridge Academy of Greenville aims to serve infants as young as six weeks through Pre-K children. Their vision underscores a nurturing, learning-centered environment designed for working families.

Programs will include infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, summer camp, and backup care, with enrollment already underway. The proprietary Seedlings curriculum emphasizes academic, social, and emotional growth of the whole child in secure, well‑staffed classrooms.

The goal is to ease the stresses of busy working parents, which includes industry- leading programs such as ParentView® Internet monitoring and the Lightbridge Journey app, providing parents with an ongoing connection throughout the day.

Greenville families can look forward to a modern, trusted option for early education, with tours and enrollment available now.

https://lightbridgeacademy.com/greenville-sc/
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Upstate Montessori Academy offers a Montessori education for students in 3K through 4th grade. 3K has a half-day or full-day programs, and 4K through 4th grade has a full-day program.

Offers: Preschool classes for children 2 – 4 years old and Kindergarten
Affiliated with St. James United Methodist Church

Offers: preschool program for ages 2-5.

Offers: Infant & Toddler Classes, Twos, Threes, and Fours Preschool Half Day Classes with 2 day – 5 day a week options
Affiliated with Episcopal Church of the Advent

Offers: Half day preschool classes from 3 months of age – kindergarten
Affiliated with Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church

Offers: K2 – K5, half day with 3 or 4 day options

Offers: Montessori inspired classrooms for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years, along with elementary after school programs

Offers: Mothers Day Out (children under 2) & Half Day Preschool for children 2-4 at the Christian Academy of Simpsonville

Offers K2 – K4 and Mother’s Morning Out programs.  Siloam Christian Preschool’s desire is to provide an educational experience that nurtures the “whole” child in areas of physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual development.

Offers: Preschool for children 12 months old – 4 years old
Affiliated with First Baptist Lyman Church

Offers: K3 (2-3 half day a week classes), K4 (3-5 half day classes), K5 (half day or extended day) 

Offers: Preschool for children 20 months – 8th grade year round
Affiliated with Spartanburg Seventh-day Adventist Church

Offers: Infants & Toddlers, K2, K3, K4  half day programs, 2 -5 day options available.

Offers: 6 weeks through 12 years

Offers: Infant-K4, half day

Offers: Moms Day Out (9 am – 2 pm Monday through Friday) for birth-2 and preschool program for K3-K5

Central Preschool for the Arts – Geared for children 3 months to age 4, Central PFA, at Central UMC, playfully educates through emersion in art, music, and movement.

Offers: Infant – K4 (Half and Full Day)

Prince of Peace Catholic School offers a nurturing environment, fostering faith and a love of learning, preparing minds for lifelong success. Voted Best of the Upstate.

This school offers half day preschool and full day kindergarten options.

Offers: Classes for 3-year-old preschool through 12th grade
Affiliated with Westgate Baptist Church

Offers: Care for children ages 1-3, as well as K4 and K5 with 2, 3, 4 or 5 day enrollment options.

Offers: Year round preschool options for babies (6 months and up) through 4K
Morning or afternoon preschool offered.
Affiliated with Trinity United Methodist Church

Offers: Classes for one and two year olds, as well as K3, K4, K5 and Mothers Day Out. 2-5 day options half day

Offers: Programs for 6 months – 5 years old

Offers: Ages 1 – 4

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

Offers: Preschool classes for children 6 months old through kindergarten
Affiliated with Westminster Presbyterian Church

Offers: 3-4 years old, various ministry preschool programs throughout the week.

Offers: A half-day drop-in program for kids 6 months – 5 years

Greenville Classical Academy models classical education in a Christian environment and strives for excellence in academics as well as in every other aspect of life. Offers K4 – 12th grade.

K4 & K-5 are morning schedule with extended care option.

Mauldin Christian Academy focuses on Christian education to help encourage spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social growth in students.

September-May School Year available for preschool, elementary, and afterschool.
Year round day care available for infant – K4.

Offers: Programs for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years and after school elementary care

Offers: Half day preschool for children 6 months of age through 4K
Affiliated with First Presbyterian Church

Offers: 2 day K2, 3 day K3, and 5 day K4 & K5 (hours 9 am – 1 pm), and High 5’s transitional Kindergarten.

Offers: Mother’s Morning Out through 4-year-old kindergarten half-day classes
Affiliated with Reidville Road United Methodist Church

Offers: Half-day preschool for ages 3 – 5 years old, Monday through Thursday
School runs from 9 am – 1 pm.

Art, dance, and motor skill development are built into the curriculum.

Offers: Full-time care for ages 2 – K3, Part-time care for K4-K5, and after-school care.

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

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 offer pickup from local schools nearby

Primrose School of Midtown Greenville offers balanced learning and curriculum for infants through Kindergarten.

Offers: K1 (12 months) up to K4

Offers: 2 and 4 day programs for toddlers-4 year olds