Everything you need to raise a family, find your footing, and build a life in the Pee Dee — all in one place.
Florence is a city that is genuinely good for families. The schools are known across the region, the neighborhoods are connected, the cost of living makes a real life possible, and the community wraps around children in a way that is hard to find in larger cities. Whether you just moved here with kids in tow or have raised your family in Florence your whole life, this page is built for you.
Last reviewed: April 2026 — verify details directly with providers before visiting.
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Curated by Florence families, for Florence families. Updated regularly.
Florence is served by Florence School District One, one of the most established school districts in the Pee Dee region. The district includes elementary, middle, and high schools serving thousands of students. Families will also find access to higher education through Francis Marion University and Florence-Darlington Technical College.
Florence-Darlington Technical College offers vocational training and continuing education for families.
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Browse More ResourcesFinding quality childcare is one of the first challenges for families with young children. Florence has a range of childcare options from licensed daycare centers to faith-based programs to in-home providers. The South Carolina ABC Quality program rates childcare facilities statewide and is a trusted resource for Florence families.
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Browse More ResourcesFlorence has a strong youth activity scene — sports leagues, arts programs, scouting, after-school activities, and summer camps. The City of Florence Parks and Recreation Department runs many of the core youth programs, and local churches, schools, and nonprofits add dozens more throughout the year.
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Explore Parks & EventsFlorence is well-served by McLeod Health, which includes pediatric services, and there are multiple pediatric practices and family medicine providers across the Pee Dee. Mental health support for children and adolescents is also available through local providers.
McLeod Health is the region's primary healthcare system and includes pediatric services at McLeod Children's Hospital.
Hope Health at 360 N Irby St offers affordable, accessible family medicine and pediatric care. Contact: (843) 667-9414
Pee Dee Healthy Start at 314 W Pine St supports maternal and infant health. Contact: (843) 662-1482
Circle Park Behavioral Services provides mental health support for children and adolescents. Contact: (843) 665-9349
Florence gives families room to breathe. Veterans Park is one of the most beloved family spaces in the city. The area also offers easy day trips to state parks and one hour to the beaches of Myrtle Beach.
Find family-friendly parks, playgrounds, and community events throughout Florence.
View Parks & EventsFlorence has a consistent calendar of family-friendly events throughout the year — festivals, farmers markets, holiday events, and outdoor concerts. The best way to stay current is the Today in Florence section.
Florence has a full calendar of family events year-round
Visit our Today in Florence page for this week's specific family events.
This page is built for Florence families — which means it gets better when Florence families contribute to it. If you know of a school program, youth activity, childcare provider, or family resource that belongs here, we want to hear about it.
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