Early Education and Childcare in Beaufort County

Nurturing Bright Futures,
One Child at a Time.

Enroll

Join our community and give your child a nurturing early learning experience today.

Employment

Discover meaningful work supporting young learners focused on growth.

Volunteer

Offer your time and talents to help children thrive and make a lasting difference.

Donate

Support The Children’s Center mission with a gift that empowers children’s learning.

 

WHY WE EXIST

The Children’s Center is a unique not for profit organization that provides working families with a sliding scale tuition program that is based on household income and family size. We provide affordable, high-quality early childhood education and childcare services for working families across the Lowcountry.

Affordability


Quality early learning with fees adjusted to fit family needs.

Results

 

Graduates excel, mastering 90%+ of key kindergarten readiness skills.

Peace of Mind

 

Safe, secure and loved from morning drop-off to evening pickup.

Empowerment

 

When parents can work confidently, families and communities thrive.

our impact

EARLY EDUCATION MATTERS

Early education lays the foundation for lifelong learning, opportunity, and success—benefiting children, families, and communities alike.
  • Brain Growth

  • 90%

90% of brain development happens by the age of five. By age 6, the brain reaches about 90% of its adult size.

  • Success Rate

  • 75%

Children are 75% more likely to achieve success in adulthood if they receive a quality early childhood education.

  • Readiness

  • 95%

The Children's Center graduates are more than 95% ready for kindergarten based on South Carolina Early Learning Standards.

Help expand Access to Quality, Educational Childcare!

TCC NEWS

 

Spring Highlights and Upcoming Events

We recently celebrated the Week of the Young Child, a joyous occasion...

Childcare? No. Early Childhood Education? Yes!

Early childhood education should not be merely labeled as “childcare”...

Summer Highlights & Upcoming Events

In May, 21 preschoolers successfully transitioned to kindergarten with an...

June 2023 Happenings at the Center

Welcome to summer! It is one of the most vibrant seasons in the Lowcountry...


WHAT YOU CAN DO

Your time, talent, and support directly impact the lives of children and families in our community. Every hour volunteered and every dollar given helps us provide high-quality early education, nurturing care, and opportunities for growth. By getting involved, you become part of a network that strengthens our classrooms, empowers our teachers, and inspires children to reach their full potential.

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Make a meaningful contribution of time, talent or treasure.

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Partnerships

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