Located in Lancaster, SC, Tenderhearts is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 40 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a town setting.
The school employs 7 teachers and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 to support its early learning environment.
Tenderhearts has a diverse student body, with 50 percent of enrolled students representing students of color.
The program offers co鈥揺d early childhood education focused on foundational development for children ages pre鈥搆indergarten and kindergarten.
Tenderhearts ranks among the top 20 percent of private schools in South Carolina for student diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Tenderhearts ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tenderhearts?
The application deadline for Tenderhearts is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Tenderhearts is Carolina Christian Academy (0.9 miles away)
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1850 Kershaw Camden Hwy
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(803) 285-5565
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Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
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Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-1194
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(843) 672-5567
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-5567
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Next Generation Child Development Center
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(803) 327-8405
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1850 Kershaw Camden Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5565
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5565
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Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hawthorne Christian Academy ![Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Youmans STEAM class]( "Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Youmans STEAM class")
(Baptist)
790 Hawthorne Rd
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
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Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-7291
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-7291
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Gr: K-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
28981 Hwy 9
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-2760
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-2760
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Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
St. Anne School ![St. Anne School Photo]( "St. Anne School Photo")
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Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
Rock Hill, SC 29730
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1850 Kershaw Camden Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5565
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5565
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hawthorne Christian Academy ![Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Youmans STEAM class]( "Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Youmans STEAM class")
(Baptist)
790 Hawthorne Rd
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
18.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-1194
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-1194
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Norma D Richards Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1461 S Pearl St
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-5567
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-5567
20.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 14 students
St. Anne School ![St. Anne School Photo]( "St. Anne School Photo")
(Catholic)
1698 Bird Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
23.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Quick Facts
1850 Kershaw Camden Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5565
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5565
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hawthorne Christian Academy ![Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Youmans STEAM class]( "Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Youmans STEAM class")
(Baptist)
790 Hawthorne Rd
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
18.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2659 Catawba Church Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-1194
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-1194
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Next Generation Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
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Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-8405
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-8405
22 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
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Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-7885
23.5 miles
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
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Rank:
4/
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Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5858
8851.8 miles
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3971 Lewisville High School Ro
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(803) 789-5131
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(803) 789-5131
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