Thank You For Booking with Kids Garden Charleston
How Drop-In Childcare Works
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Choose A Payment Option
Utilize our flexible plans and customized membership deals to fit your family’s needs and schedule.
Pay By the Hour
No commitment, drop-in visits. Great for spontaneity!
Membership Packages
Discounted rates with hourly increments of 12, 24, 48 & 72.
Members benefit from discounted rates on both drop-in childcare and a variety of additional programs.
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Enjoy!
Drop-in (and drop-off) during business hours to witness them learn, grow, create, and play in a naturally creative environment.
Kids Garden isn't just guilt-free childcare; it's a place worth boasting about!
Book Art Class & After School Programs
At Kids Garden, our afterschool classes offer a blend of academic support, creative projects, and physical activities, designed to foster your child's development and keep them excited about learning.
After School Package: 2 Days/week
August 18, 2025
2:00pm
Ages 4-12 | 2 days/week | Any 3 hours between 2:00-6:00pm | Members only
When school lets out, bring the children to Kids Garden for snack time, play time and organized art, STEAM, and play-based lab and studio classes. We also offer homework help and movement to get our energy out after a full day at school!
After School Package: 3 Days/week
August 18, 2025
2:00pm
Ages 4-12 | 3 days/week | Any 3 hours between 2:00-6:00pm | Members only
When school lets out, bring the children to Kids Garden for snack time, play time and organized art, STEAM, and play-based lab and studio classes. We also offer homework help and movement to get our energy out after a full day at school!
After School Package: 5 Days/week
August 18, 2025
2:00pm
Ages 4-12 | 5 days/week | Any 3 hours between 2:00-6:00pm | Members only
When school lets out, bring the children to Kids Garden for snack time, play time and organized art, STEAM, and play-based lab and studio classes. We also offer homework help and movement to get our energy out after a full day at school!
Mondays
Meet Your Muck & STEAM Lab
August 18, 2025
3:30pm
Mondays | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 4-12
Our Meet Your Muck & STEAM Lab is for children who love mixing, experimenting, exploring with their senses and learning scientific inquiry skills. We will use a wide variety of different media, and explore new techniques, all while expressing ourselves creatively. Come dressed for the mess!
Drop in or reserve your child's spot!
*Payment at pickup - pay by the hour or purchase an hourly package with membership.
Tuesdays
Art Exploration Lab
August 19, 2025
3:30pm
Tuesdays | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 4-12
Our Art Exploration Lab is great for kids who love art and are excited to explore different mediums and learn new techniques. During this process-based approach with both direct instruction and individual artistic expression blocks, artists will explore mediums such as painting, drawing, sculpting, collaging, and more!
Drop in or reserve your spot!
*Payment at pickup - pay by the hour or purchase an hourly package with membership.
Wednesdays
Recycled Building & Eco Art Studio
August 20, 2025
3:30pm
Wednesdays | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 4-12
In our Recycled Building & Eco Art Studio students will explore and experiment with recycled and natural materials and are encouraged to use their imaginations to create anything they can dream up. We'll get creative using wood, fabric, plastic, recycled materials, and much more!
Drop in or reserve your spot!
*Payment at pickup - pay by the hour or purchase an hourly package with membership.
Thursdays
Paint & Create Studio
August 21, 2025
3:30pm
Thursdays | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 4-12
Our Paint & Create Studio blends masterful art techniques, with your child’s own unique, creative expression. We'll explore a variety of paint mediums, such as watercolors, chalk, oil pastels, tempera, acrylics, and more! Children will be encouraged to find their own inner artists, and expand their creative imaginations!
Drop in or reserve your spot!
*Payment at pickup - pay by the hour or purchase an hourly package with membership.
Fridays
Friday Fun
August 22, 2025
3:30pm
Fridays | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 4-12
Our Friday Fun was created for movement, games, challenges, & plenty of space to have fun with Friends! From Pokemon scavenger hunts to Beyblade battles, our Fridays are filled with socialization, gross motor games, brainteasers, and all of the popular school-age kid gadgets. Join us weekly to battle, play, and challenge each other!
Drop in or reserve your spot!
*Payment at pickup - pay by the hour or purchase an hourly package with membership.
After School Package: 2 Days/week
August 25, 2025
2:00pm
Ages 4-12 | 2 days/week | Any 3 hours between 2:00-6:00pm | Members only
When school lets out, bring the children to Kids Garden for snack time, play time and organized art, STEAM, and play-based lab and studio classes. We also offer homework help and movement to get our energy out after a full day at school!
After School Package: 3 Days/week
August 25, 2025
2:00pm
Ages 4-12 | 3 days/week | Any 3 hours between 2:00-6:00pm | Members only
When school lets out, bring the children to Kids Garden for snack time, play time and organized art, STEAM, and play-based lab and studio classes. We also offer homework help and movement to get our energy out after a full day at school!
After School Package: 5 Days/week
August 25, 2025
2:00pm
Ages 4-12 | 5 days/week | Any 3 hours between 2:00-6:00pm | Members only
When school lets out, bring the children to Kids Garden for snack time, play time and organized art, STEAM, and play-based lab and studio classes. We also offer homework help and movement to get our energy out after a full day at school!
Mondays
Meet Your Muck & STEAM Lab
August 25, 2025
3:30pm
Mondays | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 4-12
Our Meet Your Muck & STEAM Lab is for children who love mixing, experimenting, exploring with their senses and learning scientific inquiry skills. We will use a wide variety of different media, and explore new techniques, all while expressing ourselves creatively. Come dressed for the mess!
Drop in or reserve your child's spot!
*Payment at pickup - pay by the hour or purchase an hourly package with membership.
Tuesdays
Art Exploration Lab
August 26, 2025
3:30pm
Tuesdays | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 4-12
Our Art Exploration Lab is great for kids who love art and are excited to explore different mediums and learn new techniques. During this process-based approach with both direct instruction and individual artistic expression blocks, artists will explore mediums such as painting, drawing, sculpting, collaging, and more!
Drop in or reserve your spot!
*Payment at pickup - pay by the hour or purchase an hourly package with membership.
Wednesdays
Recycled Building & Eco Art Studio
August 27, 2025
3:30pm
Wednesdays | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 4-12
In our Recycled Building & Eco Art Studio students will explore and experiment with recycled and natural materials and are encouraged to use their imaginations to create anything they can dream up. We'll get creative using wood, fabric, plastic, recycled materials, and much more!
Drop in or reserve your spot!
*Payment at pickup - pay by the hour or purchase an hourly package with membership.
Thursdays
Paint & Create Studio
August 28, 2025
3:30pm
Thursdays | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 4-12
Our Paint & Create Studio blends masterful art techniques, with your child’s own unique, creative expression. We'll explore a variety of paint mediums, such as watercolors, chalk, oil pastels, tempera, acrylics, and more! Children will be encouraged to find their own inner artists, and expand their creative imaginations!
Drop in or reserve your spot!
*Payment at pickup - pay by the hour or purchase an hourly package with membership.
Fridays
Friday Fun
August 29, 2025
3:30pm
Fridays | 3:30-5:30pm | Ages 4-12
Our Friday Fun was created for movement, games, challenges, & plenty of space to have fun with Friends! From Pokemon scavenger hunts to Beyblade battles, our Fridays are filled with socialization, gross motor games, brainteasers, and all of the popular school-age kid gadgets. Join us weekly to battle, play, and challenge each other!
Drop in or reserve your spot!
*Payment at pickup - pay by the hour or purchase an hourly package with membership.
Book a Camp
At Kids Garden, our camps provide a dynamic environment where children can explore new interests, enhance their skills, and make lasting friendships. Each camp is carefully crafted to offer a unique blend of fun, education, and adventure.
Summer Camp Morning: Sea, Sand & Surf
August 4, 2025
9:00am
Aug 4th- 8th | 9:00am - 1:00pm OR 3:00pm | Ages 3-12 | Snack & lunch included
Campers will explore the world under the sea, learning about our oceans and the diverse animals that live there. We will dive deep into ocean education and submerge ourselves in all aspects of life under the water.
We offer 15% off siblings, only if both children are signed up for the same full week. Add a sibling package when you book.
3% Convenience Fee Included
Summer Camp Afternoon
August 4, 2025
1:30pm
Weekly | June 2nd - Aug 8th | 1:30-5:30 | Ages 3-12 | Snack included
Our afternoon camp includes a full week of Art Lab & Studio Classes. Artists will explore, experiment & expand their creative imaginations!
M: Meet Your Muck
T: Art Exploration
W: Recycled Building & Eco Art
Th: Paint & Create
F: Friday Fun
15% off siblings, only if both children are signed up for the same week. Add when you book.
3% Convenience Fee Included
Join Junior Explorers Club
Our Junior Explorers Club is the next generation of Kids Garden, offering camps for children ages 5-12 years old. Campers will enjoy daily art projects, team games, outdoor play, and more!
Junior Explorers Summer Camp: End of Summer Extravaganza
August 4, 2025
8:30am
August 4th-8th | 8:30-4:00 | Ages 5 -12 | Snack & lunch included
Join us for our summer camp grand finale! This week, we’ll offer a range of activities, games, and surprises that promise to make this end-of-summer a celebration. Let’s close out the camp season with a bang and celebrate all the fun and adventure it brought us!
3% Convenience Fee Included
Book Parent's Night Out
Enjoy a well-deserved break with Kids Garden's Parents Night Out! Our trusted team ensures your kids have a fantastic evening filled with fun activities, while you take the night off to relax or enjoy a date night."
Parent's Night Out
August 16, 2025
4:00pm
Ages 2-12 | Any 3 hours between 4:00-9:00pm | Pizza dinner included
Join us for our favorite night of the month! During Parent's Night Out, children will enjoy a special night just for them with games, themed crafts, and, as always, plenty of space to play.
Pricing:
$50 for one child
$25 Siblings
*Space is limited. A non-refundable payment is required to reserve your child's spot. Thank you for understanding!
Parent's Night Out
September 13, 2025
4:00pm
Ages 2-12 | Any 3 hours between 4:00-9:00pm | Pizza dinner included
Join us for our favorite night of the month! During Parent's Night Out, children will enjoy a special night just for them with games, themed crafts, and, as always, plenty of space to play.
Pricing:
$50 for one child
$25 Siblings
*Space is limited. A non-refundable payment is required to reserve your child's spot. Thank you for understanding!
Parent's Night Out
October 25, 2025
4:00pm
Ages 2-12 | Any 3 hours between 4:00-9:00pm | Pizza dinner included
Join us for our favorite night of the month! During Parent's Night Out, children will enjoy a special night just for them with games, themed crafts, and, as always, plenty of space to play.
Pricing:
$50 for one child
$25 Siblings
*Space is limited. A non-refundable payment is required to reserve your child's spot. Thank you for understanding!
Parent's Night Out
November 15, 2025
4:00pm
Ages 2-12 | Any 3 hours between 4:00-9:00pm | Pizza dinner included
Join us for our favorite night of the month! During Parent's Night Out, children will enjoy a special night just for them with games, themed crafts, and, as always, plenty of space to play.
Pricing:
$50 for one child
$25 Siblings
*Space is limited. A non-refundable payment is required to reserve your child's spot. Thank you for understanding!
How to Enroll in Preschool
Learn our steps to enroll your child in our preschool program at Kids Garden to kickstart their educational journey with a rich blend of play-based learning, social development, and foundational academics, all tailored to nurture young minds.
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Registration Form
If you are already registered at our Kids Garden Charleston location, you can skip this step. Registration is family based, so you only need to complete registration one time per year to access all our programs, including preschool.
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Preschool Enrollment Form
This form will alert our team about your intent to enroll, and will help us learn more about your child and your preferred schedule, payment packages of choice, and more about your child's needs.
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Required Paperwork
To ensure the safety and smooth functioning of our programs, the state of South Carolina requires this nessesary form to gather essential information about your child, such as:
Required by the State of South Carolina
Emergency Contacts & Procedures
Immunizations and Exemptions
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Reserve a Preschool Preview
Interested in preschool? Reserve your child for an initial preschool preview. This does not guarantee your child's preschool spot. Upon pickup, a Kids Garden teacher will review your child's day and discuss the best packages and programs to fit your child and family schedule.
Schedule a Preschool Preview: 9:00am - 12:00pm
August 13, 2025
9:00am
Interested in preschool? This reserves your child for a Preschool Preview at our South Windermere location.
Please bring a labeled water bottle and labeled diapers/wipes if applicable. We ask that children remove their shoes and leave all other belongings in a cubby.
This does not guarantee your child's preschool spot. Upon pickup, a Kids Garden teacher will review your child's day and discuss the best packages and programs to fit your child and family schedule.
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