Preschools & Day Care in Blythewood, SC and Elgin, SC
Are you looking for preschools, child care, or daycare in Blythewood or Elgin, SC? These are the preschools and child-care facilities closest to you. All of the schools and centers on this list are located near Blythwood or Elgin.
Find more Daycare and Preschool Options: Columbia, SC
Cadence Academy Preschool
803.999.4081 | 3 locations, Columbia, SC
Cadence Academy Preschool offers childcare programs, summer camps, and an after school program called “The Clubhouse.” The program schedule can be found on their website.
Childcare Programs for:
- Infants (6 weeks-1 year)
- Toddlers (1-2 years old)
- Early Learners (2-3 years old)
- Preschool (3-4 years old)
- Pre-K (4-5 years old)
- School-Age (5-12 years old)
Locations in Harbison, SC, Lexington, SC and Northeast Columbia, SC:
450 Columbiana Drive, Columbia
5307 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington
1130 Sparkleberry Lane Extension, Columbia
After School Program at Cadence Academy: Includes homework help and free transportation from schools local to each Cadence Academy location
Summer Camp: Full-day summer camp for ages 5 to 12 that offer fun and activities to prepare kids for the next school year.
Chesterbrook Academy
803.721.2395 | 1050 Wildwood Centre Drive, Columbia, SC
Full-Day preschool and daycare for ages 6 weeks – Pre-K designed to prepare kids for kindergarten.
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
Welcoming infants as young as six weeks up to Pre‑K (around age 5).
They utilize a “Links to Learning” curriculum in a play‑based yet intentional environment for elementary preparation.
The academy is in Northeast Columbia near Fort Jackson.
They also offer summer camp options.
Dates: May – August 2026
Ages: Rising Kindergarten – 5th grade
Price: $215
Full day available
Shandon Weekday School
803.799.8533 | 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC
- Full-Day preschool and childcare for infants (8 weeks) through 4K
- After-school program for 5K-8th grade (year-round or school year only)
- Full-Day Summer Camp for 5K-8th grade
Summer Discover Camp: Program is a full day from 7 am until 6:30 pm. Kids are divided by grade level and participate in extra mini camps (with no additional charge) like Art, Soccer Shots, Literacy Legends, Sports Superstars, and Clay Sculpting.
Shandon Weekday School also offers an after school program from 2:30 pm to 6 pm during the school year and from 7:30 am to 6 pm during the summer. To find the bus your child will ride visit their website.
Ben Lippen Schools: A Christ-centered school
Highly rated with academic, arts, specialized programs, and athletics
Ages: PreK -12th grade
Tuition and Financial Aid information is available
Tuition rates are between $10k and $18k depending on grade level
Ben Lippen has three campuses in the Columbia, SC area.
- Monticello Road Campus: Pre-K3 through 12th Grade
7401 Monticello Road, Columbia - Northeast Campus: Pre-K4 through 4th Grade
3513 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia - St. Andrews Road Campus: Pre-K3 through 4th Grade
500 St. Andrews Road, Columbia