Swansea, SC

The Goddard School in West Columbia serves the Swansea area with a nationally recognized FLEX Learning Program that balances academic learning with creative play. Their faculty includes state-certified teachers with degrees in early childhood education, and they maintain low student-to-teacher ratios. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and modern classrooms with interactive technology. Their curriculum focuses on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) learning through hands-on activities. They provide nutritious meals and snacks, regular parent communication through an app, and comprehensive safety protocols including background-checked staff.

As Swansea's longest-operating childcare center, Little People's Place offers a comprehensive early childhood program with a focus on developmental milestones. Their experienced staff includes caregivers with 10+ years average tenure and ongoing professional development. The center features a secure facility with fenced outdoor play areas and age-appropriate learning environments. Their curriculum emphasizes literacy development, social skills, and kindergarten readiness through structured activities and free play. They provide transportation to local schools for after-school care and maintain strong relationships with Swansea-area families through regular events and open communication.

Located in nearby Gaston and serving the Swansea community, Small World Learning Center offers a play-based curriculum that incorporates Creative Curriculum standards. The center features certified early childhood educators with specialized training in developmental psychology and age-appropriate instruction. Their facility includes secure classrooms, monitored playgrounds, and dedicated learning centers for art, music, and literacy. The program emphasizes social-emotional development, cognitive skills, and physical coordination through structured activities and exploration. They maintain strict health and safety protocols, provide nutritional meals, and offer flexible scheduling to accommodate working families in the Swansea area.