Childcare Costs in Myrtle Beach, SC

Population 35,700 | 29.6% above South Carolina average

$9,350

Infant/yr

$779/mo

$8,120

Toddler/yr

$677/mo

$7,380

Preschool/yr

$615/mo

Myrtle Beach vs State & National Averages

Care Type	Myrtle Beach	SC Avg	National Avg
Infant (Center)	$9,350	$9,120	$13,032
Toddler (Center)	$8,120	$7,920	$11,275
Preschool (Center)	$7,380	$7,200	$10,153

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Infant (Center)$779/mo

Toddler (Center)$677/mo

Preschool (Center)$615/mo

South Carolina Childcare Overview

State Cost Rank: #46 of 51

Quality System: ABC Quality

Median Income: $63,623

Subsidies: Available

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does daycare cost in Myrtle Beach, SC?

In Myrtle Beach, SC, infant center-based daycare costs about $9,350/year ($779/month). Toddler care averages $8,120/year and preschool is $7,380/year.

Is childcare in Myrtle Beach more expensive than the South Carolina average?

Childcare in Myrtle Beach is 29.6% above the South Carolina state average. The average annual center-based cost in Myrtle Beach is approximately $8,283.

What is the most affordable childcare option in Myrtle Beach?

Preschool programs are typically the most affordable center-based option in Myrtle Beach at $7,380/year. Family home daycare is usually 25-35% cheaper than center-based care. Before/after school programs are the most affordable overall for school-age children.

What childcare assistance is available in South Carolina?

South Carolina offers childcare subsidies through the CCDF program. The state's "ABC Quality" quality rating system helps parents find rated providers. Federal tax credits (Child and Dependent Care Credit) and Flexible Spending Accounts can also offset costs.

Where does ChildCarePeek get Myrtle Beach childcare cost data?

All childcare cost data comes from Child Care Aware of America (2024), supplemented with local cost-of-living adjustments. Actual costs may vary by provider, quality rating, and specific care needs.

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Care Type

Myrtle Beach

SC Avg

National Avg

Infant (Center)

$9,350

$9,120

$13,032

Toddler (Center)

$8,120

$7,920

$11,275

Preschool (Center)