Are you looking for a preschool or day care in Greenville, SC and the Upstate? The multitude of great preschools in the Upstate area is both a wonderful thing and an overwhelming adventure.
Depending on what you would like for your child – be it a specific area or teaching philosophy or Christian denomination preschool or non-religious preschool – there are options for everyone. Listed below are preschools in the Greenville area, with quotes from Kidding Around Greenville readers. ~Kristina Hernandez
Disclaimer: This list is intended for informational purposes and none of the contents should be considered a specific recommendation or endorsement from Kidding Around or its staff. All advertisements are marked “sponsored.”
How to Use this List
- While we do our best to provide accurate information, readers are encouraged to check original sources for current programs, tuition, and details as well as check resources such as the SC Child Care Database’s facility records. This is a helpful article by Greenville First Steps: Choosing a quality Day Care by Greenville First Steps
- This list is not exhaustive. We welcome you to add your recommendations in the comment section.
- Our list is organized with our sponsors first (featured listings) and then below the sponsored section you will find a list of over 70+ preschools in the Upstate. See our table of contents for lists organized by area of town, full day/half day, and more!
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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
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!
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Childcare Center
Offers: K2-K4, elementary K5- 7th 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.
I love APA. Love the staff, the community feel, the playground time with other kids and moms, plays and performances, multiple opportunities for my kids to get outside and exercise, the open communication between parents and teachers, the field trips, small school size, a focus on Christ.
Safe, warm, and friendly atmosphere. The level of education and care shown by the teachers in outstanding. Our child is thriving at APA and is excited to be there every day. We are so impressed with the school.
I love APA. Love the staff, the community feel, the playground time with other kids and moms, plays and performances, multiple opportunities for my kids to get outside and exercise, the open communication between parents and teachers, the field trips, small school size, a focus on Christ.
Safe, warm, and friendly atmosphere. The level of education and care shown by the teachers in outstanding. Our child is thriving at APA and is excited to be there every day. We are so impressed with the school.
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!!
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!”
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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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
San Souci Academy is a K3 and K4 preschool. 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 early registration, go to the San Souci Academy website. Also, for more information or to schedule a tour of our facility contact us at: [email protected] or 864.233.4558.
New to Sans Souci Academy! A K5 class will start August 8, 2023.
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: 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 the realm of 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 are led in discovering and developing their own unique talents and strengths. Most importantly, FOA strives to foster student’s 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!
"It is a beautiful Montessori school that starts at 2k. Two of my children attend, and we love it! Take a tour!”
“Five Oaks Academy is amazing! I’ve never experienced a school quite like it. Five Oaks has a beautiful campus and amazing opportunities for children to learn Spanish, music, and gardening. Being a Montessori school, children learn with hands-on materials. My two children ADORE going to school there! My son told me, “I love weekends and all, but I love going to school best.” Five Oaks teaches a love of learning!”
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!
Does your life not always fit a set schedule? Good news, your child’s preschool experience doesn’t have to either!
Giggles Drop-In Childcare has a new easy going preschool program that is perfect for your child’s first preschool experience or if you simply need something that can be adapted to your changing schedule. We focus on lesson plans that teach the fundamentals in short, play based activities. For children ages 2-5.
Our preschool program is just like a daycare or mother’s morning out program, but with a twist. With our program, you choose when to come and for how long. It’s preschool on your schedule. Come one day per week or all 5. Can’t drop off or pick up at the same time each day? No problem. We are flexible!
Who? Kids ages 2-5
When? Any hours between 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM Labor day to Memorial Day
How Much? There is a $25 Registration Fee to enroll and then you can pay hourly, use an hours package, purchase a membership or purchase preschool weekly-
- 4 hours per day 5 days per week for $200 for the first child and $150 for siblings
- 6 hours per day 5 days per week for $300 for the first child and $225 for siblings.
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 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 [email protected] or 864.770.1395 for more information.
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.
Our daughter started attending the Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks when she was 12 weeks old. We’ve been a Primrose family for over two years now and our daughter has flourished and grown by leaps and bounds. The teachers have been incredible and what she is learning is invaluable. More than all of the education she receives it’s the sense of security we have in leaving our child every day in the loving care of the teachers and staff at Primrose. All of her teachers have genuinely taken care of our daughter as if she really were their own child. They are so patient and kind—they always answer all of our questions, follow our instructions and really get to know us as people. Plus, we absolutely love the picture updates we get throughout the day and the very comprehensive daily reports we get at the end of each day. It truly is a sense of family at Primrose and I cannot imagine my daughter getting her early childhood education from anywhere else. We feel blessed to be a part of the Primrose family and look forward to many more years with them as our trusted education provider.
Southside Christian School
SPONSORED 864.234.7595 | [email protected] 2211 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC
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!
Offers: Early education and childcare programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years old.
Bright Futures Start Here!
Your child’s foundation for learning is built in these early years, so our preschool focuses on providing a solid grounding in the skills needed for kindergarten — school readiness, social and emotional development, literacy, problem solving and other critical life skills.
We use the award-winning Creative Curriculum® — one of the only curriculums approved by every state board of education in the country. We supplement this with our exclusive Seeds of Literacy character development and literacy program, along with sign language, Spanish, and STEAM programs.
At The Sunshine House, your preschooler will build a strong educational and social foundation – with all the fun of childhood mixed in!
Both of our daughters have attended The Sunshine House since they were 6 months old. The faculty and administration are attentive, knowledgeable, and responsive to our needs as a family. This is more than a daycare, it is preschool from day one. Children get a huge head start by attending, and will enter kindergarten with social skills and academic abilities beyond what you’ll find elsewhere with this kind of program.
StarShine Child Enrichment Center
864.675.1020 1185 Holland Road, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: Infants – K4
“StarShine Child Enrichment Center, because of the “enrichment” factor! Also, transition to the after school/summer program is seamless.”
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
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.
Spartanburg Day School
864.582.7539 1701 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Classes for 2K preschool through 12th grade.
Immanuel Lutheran School
864.501.6822 2820 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: K2- Kindergarten, Mothers Morning Out (K1)
Mothers Morning Out is 3 hour days; K2-Kindergarten is 4 hour days
Hidden Gem in Five Forks! Small Classes, Degreed Teachers, Flexible Schedules, Christian Education, All Welcome.
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.
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.
Rocky Creek Christian Academy
864.688.0019 239 Rocky Creek Road, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: Infants to 5K
Hampton Park Christian School
864.370.3100 875 State Park Road, Greenville, SC
Hampton Park Christian School in Greenville offers curriculum, education, and programming for K5 through 12th Grade.
Gilmore Prep Academy
864.655.5845 1271 South Suber Road, Suite B, Greer, SC
Offers: K3-K5 (transitional kindergarten). Project-based early childhood education. Children will be assessed when enrolled to help identify strengths and weaknesses.
First Baptist Simpsonville Child Development Center
864.228.0972 125 Academy Street, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: Infant – K4, 5 days a week
“Simpsonville First Baptist!! We adore our son’s teachers. They do soooo much with him at school – I teach and was worried it was going to be all play and no learning anything else but it is learning while playing and we couldn’t be happier!!!”
“We love First Baptist Simpsonville Child Enrichment Center.
Offers: A half-day drop-in program for kids 6 months – 5 years
Bloom Fine Arts Preschool
864.849.9041 215 West Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer, SC
Offers: Half-day preschool for ages 3 – 5 years old, Monday through Thursday
School runs from 9 am – 1 pm.
3 or 4 day options are available.
Art, dance, and motor skill development are built into the curriculum.
First Presbyterian Church Weekday School
864.583.4531 393 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Half day preschool for children 6 months of age through 4K
Affiliated with First Presbyterian Church
Local parent Crystal says, "First Presbyterian Weekday School is amazing! My oldest went for 4 years and my youngest is on her 3rd year. A christian, loving space where my kids LOVE. So many activities other than the normal like STEM, yoga, chapel, spanish, art. My girls have learned so much! The staff is amazing as well."
Offers: Infant-K4, half day
"Disciples CDC is wonderful, as a parent and teacher!"
"My vote to CDC as well! I love the extracurricular classes! Spanish is my favorite. And the K3 teachers are marvelous!!
Simpsonville United Methodist Preschool
864.967.3071 215 SE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: Mothers Day Out (children under 2) & Half Day Preschool for children 2-4
“Simpsonville United Methodist Church. They are a warm, welcoming and enriching environment for learning and growing. So happy we had an opportunity to place our child there for 3 years! Checked out many in the area but this was the best."
Margaret Mills Cubbage Child Development Center
864.250.8080 506 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC
Located on the campus of Greenville Technical College, provides full-day care for children aged 6 weeks up to 5 years old.
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
Hopewell Learning Center at Hopewell United Methodist
864.967.8181 1420 Neely Ferry Road, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: Infants & Toddlers, K2, K3, K4 half day programs, 2 -5 day options available.
Foundations Early Learning Center
2 Locations: Simpsonville & Greer, , SC
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.
Offers: Baby room through 4-K classes
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.
Fairview Baptist Church Preschool
864.877.7959 1300 Locust Hill Road, Greer, SC
Offers: Classes for one and two year olds, as well as K3, K4, K5 and Mothers Day Out. 2-5 day options half day
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
St. James Methodist Kindergarten
864.576.1458 213 North Lanford Road, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Preschool classes for children 2 – 4 years old and Kindergarten
Affiliated with St. James United Methodist Church
St Matthias Lutheran Church Preschool
864.442.1379 109 Dayton School Road, Easley, SC
Offers: K1 (12 months) up to K4, mom’s morning out
Siloam Christian Preschool
864.269.3921 229 Siloam Road, Easley, SC
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.
Aldersgate Child Development Center
864.268.5028 7 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC
Offers: Toddler -K5
"Aldersgate Child Development Center!! All of the teachers are incredible and are genuinely happy to be there with our kids. I've always been impressed with the curriculum and what my kids come home knowing. Yet, they get to play and be little kids at the same time. It's just such a great balance!!" - Katie
John Knox Kindergarten & Parents Day Out
864.322.0045 35 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC
Offers: K3 (2-3 half day a week classes), K4 (3-5 half day classes), K5 (half day or extended day)
"My daughter has attended John Knox in Greenville since she was 2 months old and is currently in K3 there. She has been very happy there and is sad when she can't go to school during breaks. She has learned so much there. The staff is extremely professional and makes the environment very inviting, loving, and fun!"
Creative Learning Kids Child Development Center
864.587.8900 140 Southport Road, Spartanburg, SC
Offers full-day care for children aged 6 weeks through 5 years old.
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.
Greer First Baptist Church
864.877.4253 202 W. Poinsett Street, Greer, SC
Monday- Friday, 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM.
Covenant Christian Academy
864.244.3162 1310 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer, SC
Offers: Infant – K4
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church & Preschool
864.576.0424 101 St. Matthews Lane, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Preschool classes for children 20 months old through 4 years old
Affiliated with St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
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.
Offering full-day childcare for children 12 weeks through kindergarten. Also offering after-school childcare for kids up to 12 years old.
This is My Child Center for Child Development and Education
864.439.7760 [email protected] 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.
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
Offers: Full-day childcare for 6 weeks through 5 years old. Also offers after-school care for kids up to 12 years of age.
Kids R Kids
864.288.5455 Two locations, Upstate, SC
Offers: Programs for infants through K4.
Green Apple Childcare Center
864.991.2104 1440 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC
Full day childcare for children 6 weeks through 4 years of age.
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!"
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Childcare Center
Ivybrook Academy is a nationally-recognized, NAEYC-accredited Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired half-day preschool for children 18 months through transitional kindergarten. The school offers both morning and afternoon sessions and an award-winning curriculum with everything from yoga to organic gardening, to music and foreign languages.
Being in the young twos and in school for the first time, our daughter’s transition wasn’t easy, but all the teachers showed her and us the support, love, patience and guidance we needed to get through the rough patch. Now she can't wait to go to school! And she talks about everyone with so much love and happiness! We can see how much she has grown and learned this school year and we know that is just the beginning.
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.
Offers: Programs for children ages 6 weeks through 4. This is a public preschool option with private pay slots available.
Greenville Classical Academy
864.329.9884 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Private Schools
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.
Exceptional Child Academy
864.308.1202 101 Builders Court, Spartanburg, SC
Offering childcare for children 6 weeks through 5 years old. Also offering after-school care.
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!”
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.
Spartanburg Christian Academy
864.578.4238 8740 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Classes for 3-year-old preschool through 12th grade
Affiliated with First Baptist North Spartanburg
Morningside Baptist Church Weekday Preschool
864.585.5424 897 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Preschool for children 6 weeks of age through 4K
Affiliated with Morningside Baptist Church
Small Impressions Child Development Center
864.609.5099 4514 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors, SC
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.
Offers: K3- K5; Hands-on, project-based curriculum
"Furman CDC. Best preschool ever. Great teachers, small "house" environment, TONS of outdoor time, project based curriculum. Just adore them."
Early Learning Center at the Mill
864.587.1554 4455 Anderson Mill Road, Moore, SC
Offers: Half day preschool classes from 3 months of age – kindergarten
Affiliated with Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church
Trinity Children's Center
864.585.2392 626 Norwood Street, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Year round preschool options for babies (6 months and up) through 4K
Morning or afternoon preschool offered.
Affiliated with Trinity United Methodist Church
Solverus Academy Christian Preschool Mauldin
864.292.9909 739 N Main Street, Mauldin, SC
Offers: Infant – K5
Practices an Abeka curriculum
Edwards Road Baptist (Eastside)
864.292.0194 1050 Edwards Road, Greenville, SC
Offers: Moms Day Out (9 am – 2 pm Monday through Friday) for birth-3
K3-K5 (half-day with the option of late stay until 2 pm)
Edwards Road Baptist church has a great program that we have been a part of for five years. All three of my kids have gone there.
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.
Solverus Academy Christian Preschool Greenville
864.292.9909 4317 East North Street, Greenville, SC
Offers: Infant – K5
Practices an Abeka curriculum
Montessori Academy of Spartanburg
864.585.3046 384 South Spring Street, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Montessori education for children 8 weeks old through 8th grade
Taylors First Pre-Academy
864.678.8803 200 West Main Street, Taylors, SC
Offers: Parent’s Day Out program and K3-K5
Affiliated with Taylors First Baptist Church.
"My son went to Taylors first Baptist and we loved it."
"Taylors First Baptist Pre-Academy all the way!!!! For their love for the kids and their families, variety of fun, practical, and unique ways to make learning fun, and dedication to equip the kids with knowledge and love for God. And the price is very reasonable:)"
Little Folks of Fourth
864.232.8550 703 East Washington Street, Greenville, SC
Offers: Programs for 6 months – 5 years old
"Little Folks of Fourth!! (4th Pres. downtown)--small teacher/student ratio, teachers are INVESTED in children, you can go all week or choose which days you want your children to attend, nursery-k4/k5.
Simpsonville KinderCare
864.228.6804 700 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: 6 weeks through 12 years
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.
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
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.
Offers: K2 – K5, half day with 3 or 4 day options
Oakbrook Preparatory School
864.587.2060 190 Lincoln School Road, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Classes for 3-year-old preschool through 12th grade
Jennifer says, "We love Oakbrook's small classes and loving teachers."
Our Saviour Lutheran School
864.268.4714 2600 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC
Offers: K2, K3, K4 (ages 2 – 5)
"Our Saviour Lutheran School. Affordable and diverse!"
"Our Saviour Lutheran in Taylors is wonderful."
Calvary Christian Preschool
864.688.3043 3810 Grandview Drive, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: K2, K3, and K4 (3 day from 8:30-1:30) and K4 (4 day from 8:30-1:30), and K5 (4 day from 8:15 – 1:45)
We absolutely LOVE this school! They are wonderful, loving, genuine and make learning fun! CCP does a wonderful job nurturing the spiritual, social, and intellectual growth of their students
Brushy Creek Baptist Week Day
864.244.5015 4999 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors, SC
Offers: MMO, K3, K4 with multiple schedule options
Late stay options are available
An educational academy offered through Project HOPE Foundation, the school offers education for children on the autism spectrum, preschool through high school. ABA therapy services are provided, with classes Monday through Friday.
Hope Academy at Project HOPE Foundation, Inc. is amazing. Patient and kind teachers who are interested in helping children learn on their level. I’m so thankful I found this school for my boys.
Montessori West Christian School
864.576.5414 8800 Warren H Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Montessori and non-denominational Christian education for children 14 months old through kindergarten
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.
Woodruff Road Christian Preschool
864.288.6428 20 Bell Road, Greenville, SC
Offers: 2 and 4 day programs for toddlers-4 year olds
"Woodruff Road Christian Preschool comes highly recommended from this teacher and mom of former students."
"Woodruff Road Christian Church preschool- it's the best kept secret! Small class sizes, amazing teachers, wonderful director who you see everyday, best loving, nurturing learning environment!"
His Little Ones - First Baptist Lyman Preschool
864.439.8722 80 Groce Road, Lyman, SC
Offers: Preschool for children 12 months old – 4 years old
Affiliated with First Baptist Lyman Church
Montessori School of Mauldin
864.288.8613 205b East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC
Offers: Infant to 6th grade
“Montessori School of Mauldin-Amazing teachers and diverse environment. My daughter has thrived here.”
Offers: Programs for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years and after school elementary care
Westminster Day School
864.585.8751 309 Fernwood Drive, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Preschool classes for children 4 months old through kindergarten
Affiliated with Westminster Presbyterian Church
Local mom Amber says, “Westminster Presbyterian Day School! They are WONDERFUL! this is my child’s second year and she has learned so much! She is not even 3 and can say the pledge of allegiance, sing a million songs, count and do some ABC’s! They do chapel, music, art class, field trips, Bible lessons, everything!”
Local parent Amanda agrees, “I’ll Second this! Both my kids have gone to Westminster and the staff there are so amazing! They love all their kids so much, and are so patient and creative!”
St. James Day School
864.884.9095 301 Piney Mountain Road, Greenville, SC
Offers: Ages 1 – 4
Monday – Thursday; 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
"St. James Day School! The director Katie Allen is phenomenal and the teacher turnover is low. I love the car side drop off and pickup, the in-house field trips for the 2’s and 3’s and the friendly staff."
Reidville Road Readiness Center
864.574.4554 5575 Reidville Road, Moore, SC
Offers: Mother’s Morning Out through 4-year-old kindergarten half-day classes
Affiliated with Reidville Road United Methodist Church
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
Pelham Road Baptist Child Development Center
864.288.7674 1108 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC
Offers programs for infants through K4.
Covenant Child Development Center
864.578.8459 9020 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Classes for one-year-olds through kindergarten
Affiliated with United Methodist Church of the Covenant
Did we miss one of your favorite preschools in Greenville on our list? Let us know in the comments.
Any insight about Greenville First Baptist Church Kindergarten? Have heard some local buzz & thought it would be on the list but didn’t see it so just wondered. Thanks! LOVE the blog!!
First Baptist Church has an excellent infant/toddler and kindergarten program. My first child started the infant/toddler program in 2007 and we have been there since. My 2nd and 3rd children are still there in the kindergarten program now. It is a wonderful place for a child to learn, grow, and live in the moment.
I’m really surprised Brookwood Academy didn’t make this list! It is an awesome school with loving teachers, lots of fun activities & a great curriculum. They do an awesome job of preparing your child for K5!
Thanks for recommending it here in the comments!
Five Oaks is amazing – so glad to see it on here! We have been there for 3 years and will have 3 kids there next year. The nice thing is, it goes all the way to 8th grade. It’s small, personal, gorgeous, and like a big family. So unique – one in a million!
Those are all good, but in my opinion you left out the best one of all….Furman CDC is in a league of it’s own!!!
Calvary Christian preschool of Simpsonville is great! I’ve had two of my kids go through there and my third is there now. Teachers are caring and take their job seriously. Love how they actually do a curriculum for all the classes.
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Preschool has a great program! All teachers have a college education and use strategic behavior models for the children. MLBC Preschool works really hard to prepare the children for elementary school!
Where is Mitchell Road Christian Academy in this list? It is a wonderful preschool and school. My oldest has been there since 3k and my youngest can’t wait to go to his brother’s school next year!
I am so surprised Mitchell Road Christian Academy wasn’t on the list.
Amazing school with wonderful, loving teachers and strong academics!!
I am shocked that Westminster Weekday School was not mentioned. My children and now my grandchildren attend there. It is a nurturing environment with an incredible educational curriculum.
First Baptist. First Presbyterian. Buncombe Street Methodist and Westminster Presbyterian all have very popular preschool and kindergarten programs closer to downtown Greenville.
I know another one that should be on the list-Woodruff Rd Christian Church Preschool! They are awesome. My 2 boys went there after I visited several preschools in the area. They have small classes, wonderful teachers & a director so involved that she knows all the kids by name. They also strike a great balance with learning & playing. Don’t miss out on this wonderful place for your children to learn & grow.
I’d love to see our wonderful preschool and K5 program Immanuel Lutheran in Five Forks added to this list. The teachers are kind, loving, patient, and skilled not only in supporting the emotional needs of these age groups but also in fostering our children’s spiritual and educational growth. The entire school is one of the cleanest I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting and my children were rarely, if ever, sick during the school year. How much do we love it? We have driven from Greer for the past four years to attend and would do it again!
We’ve been everywhere. Take a look at First Pres’s Academy. Tom Roe has made a huge difference in the cirriculum there (he came from AJ Whittenberg to run this school). Their new Academic 4K has been wonderful for my child. Looks like she will be reading any day now, has great “big school” skills, and is certainly ready to move to kindergarten or Primer at CCES even with a summer birthday. Truly the academics for little ones are top notch. I cannot reccomend First Baptist Preschool. Children are not ready for a rigorous academic environment coming from there, unfortunately. Their… Read more »
We are really Happy to see St. Giles Presbyterian Preschool in this list. My twins are studying in this School. And they truly deserve this.
My kids love to go to school because of the way they teach & treat the Kids.
My hearty congratulations to St. Giles Presbyterian Preschool
Regards
Anbu & Durga
Calvary Christian Preschool is an awesome school. From K2 tp K5 they use the A Beka curriculum. The K5 SAT scores are consistently far above their grade level.
First Presbyterian Church located in downtown Greemville has an amazing MMO, as well as Preschool. All three if my children went to both (our third child is still in 2k) and both programs are stellar and do an incredible job at “Training up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6. If you are looking for a program that puts Christ in the center then THIS IS IT!!!
Five Oaks Academy IS very deserving of a “Top 10”, for all of their classes from Toddler through Grade 8. My 3 boys have been through all of the levels. My 2 older ones have gone on to do quite excellently in Brashier Middle College Charter High School, even well prepared to take college classes at GTC beginning in 10th grade. Our last son graduates from 8th grade this year, and the time and money spent with this most loving, caring, diligent group of teachers and administrators has completely been worth it. My boys have received a world-class education in… Read more »
White Oak CDC & Kindergarten is also a great place! Several children I know went there & I also have past experience working there. Maybe you could add it to the list! Here is there website link!
http://www.whiteoaksc.com/weekday-early-education.html
My daughter goes to White Oak Kindergarten and she loves it. I also love them. Her k3 teacher and the after school care teachers are fantastic. They love each and every child there.
I’m surprised no one has mentioned Bob Jones. Their CDC is excellent. I have 3 boys who attended K2-K5 or a summer camp session and loved it. My last child will finish this year then go on to public school. The teachers are amazing and the kids are way ahead of the curve in what they’re learning. They are reasonably priced and do not follow the Greenville County school schedule. If you’re a working parent this is great. Yes, my children all went through what we called the ‘Billy Graham Phase’. They prefer Christian radio over anything else and will… Read more »
We are so fortunate to have such great options for preschool! I would highly recommend both Simpsonville United Methodist and Legacy Academy on Woodruff Road. Both have been great for us. If SUMC had a full-time option, we would have been there until Kindergarten, but our needs changed and Legacy has been a wonderful fit.
Both schools have loving, caring, educated teachers. I hope you’ll add them to your future lists!