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Tenderhearts

2318 Cane Mill Rd Lancaster, SC 29720

Tel: (803) 246-8058

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)

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About the School

Located in Lancaster, SC, Tenderhearts is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 40 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a town setting.
The school employs 7 teachers and maintains a student–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 co–ed early childhood education focused on foundational development for children ages pre–kindergarten 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)

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.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

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 acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).