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Tenderhearts

2318 Cane Mill Rd Lancaster, SC 29720

Tel: (803) 246-8058

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 40 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Located in Lancaster, SC, Tenderhearts is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 40 students from preâ€“kindergarten through kindergarten in a town setting.
The school employs 7 teachers and maintains a studentâ€“teacher 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 coâ€“ed early childhood education focused on foundational development for children ages preâ€“kindergarten and kindergarten.
Tenderhearts ranks among the top 20 percent of private schools in South Carolina for student diversity.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 40 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Tenderhearts ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Tenderhearts
Pre-K	30
Kind	5
Ungraded	5

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Student Body

Total Students

40 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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).

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,324 for elementary schools and $9,591 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).