Licensed Daycare in Lake City, South Carolina
5 licensed daycares in Lake City, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official South Carolina licensing records.
Childcare costs in Lake City
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 Lake City 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
- 76 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Lake City
All Lake City licensed centers
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Lake City
Explorer Kids North Charleston #72
Lake City
Florence Sunshine Daycare #119
Lake City
Goose Creek Rainbow Learning Center #45
Lake City
Rock Hill Playhouse Academy #146
Lake City
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