Licensed Daycare in Dorchester, South Carolina
6 licensed daycares in Dorchester, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official South Carolina licensing records.
Childcare costs in Dorchester
ChildCare Aware reports the South Carolina average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Dorchester vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. South Carolina families may also qualify for South Carolina Voucher Program (ABC Quality) (intake: (800) 476-0199).
Full South Carolina licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:6
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:18
- Avg capacity
- 56 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Dorchester
All Dorchester licensed centers
Page 1 of 1ABC Academy Summerville #156
Dorchester
Columbia Bright Beginnings #109
Dorchester
Florence Learning Tree #55
Dorchester
North Charleston KinderCare #8
Dorchester
Rock Hill Stepping Stones #82
Dorchester
Sumter Wonder Years #129
Dorchester
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