Licensed Daycare in Ladson, South Carolina
6 licensed daycares in Ladson, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official South Carolina licensing records.
Ladson listings updated May 2026 from official South Carolina records.
Daycare in Ladson: what parents should know
Families in Ladson can choose from 6 licensed childcare providers, with Infant Care the most common type (about 100% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current South Carolina license at indexing time, sourced from South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services.
For age coverage, 6 centers in Ladson report infant care (roughly 100% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early).
Combined, Ladson's licensed centers hold about 379 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Ladson childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Ladson
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 Ladson 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
- 63 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Ladson
Largest licensed centers in Ladson
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Ladson licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Ladson
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programSouth Carolina Voucher Program (ABC Quality) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(800) 476-0199 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services.
Official license searchChildcare resources for Ladson
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Ladson, South Carolina are compiled from official South Carolina DSS — Division of Child Care Services licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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