Best Daycare Centers in Forest City, NC
Compare 12 daycare centers in Forest City. Average rating: 4.43/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Forest City, North Carolina at a glance
- Daycares
- 12
- Avg rating
- 4.43/5
- Parent reviews
- 16
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Forest City offers 12 licensed daycares, 6 of which have public ratings averaging 4.43/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28043 zip code, averaging 4.43 stars across 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Forest City
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Children'S Development Academy INC.4.5 score5(5)
171 Trout Street, Forest City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Children's Development Academy Inc. in Forest City, NC receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Reviews consistently highlight the caring and responsible staff, strong curriculum, and noticeable child development across academic and social-emotional areas.
caring and loving staffwell-educated teachersstrong curriculumchild academic growth - 2Little Red School3.85 score3.7(5)
319 S Broadway, Forest City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Red School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers and staff for being kind, helpful, and great with children. However, one parent had a negative experience citing poor communication with management and concerns about how children were treated. The 4K program is specifically highlighted as excellent.
Kind and helpful teachersgreat staffchildren enjoy attendingexcellent 4K program
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Forest City
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Forest City, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Forest City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28043 | 12 | 4.43 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Forest City (– children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Forest City based on parent reviews
Children'S Development Academy INC.
171 Trout Street, Forest City, NC
Children's Development Academy Inc. in Forest City, NC receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Reviews consistently highlight the caring and responsible staff, strong curriculum, and noticeable child development across academic and social-emotional areas.
Successful Minds Enrichment Academy
496 East Main Street, Forest City, NC
The Learning Tree
205 Mcdonald Road, Forest City, NC
Kids R Us
1498 West Main Street, Forest City, NC
Westwood Play And Learn INC
224 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, NC
Parents describe a clean, hands-on environment where children engage in creative activities and outdoor play. Reviewers highlight attentive staff and an engaged owner who prioritizes health and well-being, with one noting their child thrived from a young age.
Little Red School
319 S Broadway, Forest City, NC
Little Red School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers and staff for being kind, helpful, and great with children. However, one parent had a negative experience citing poor communication with management and concerns about how children were treated. The 4K program is specifically highlighted as excellent.
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Daycare Centers in Forest City, North Carolina
There are 12 daycare centers in Forest City, North Carolina. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Forest City have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.43 stars. Our analysis covers 16 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Forest City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Forest City
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- Address
- 496 East Main Street, Forest City, NC
- Phone
- (828) 229-3143
Children's Development Academy Inc. in Forest City, NC receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Reviews consistently highlight the caring and responsible staff, strong curriculum, and noticeable child development across academic and social-emotional areas.
- Address
- 171 Trout Street, Forest City, NC
- Phone
- (828) 247-9959
- Address
- 205 Mcdonald Road, Forest City, NC
- Phone
- (828) 247-4979
- Address
- 1498 West Main Street, Forest City, NC
- Phone
- (828) 247-1717
Parents describe a clean, hands-on environment where children engage in creative activities and outdoor play. Reviewers highlight attentive staff and an engaged owner who prioritizes health and well-being, with one noting their child thrived from a young age.
- Address
- 224 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, NC
- Phone
- (828) 287-5888
Little Red School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers and staff for being kind, helpful, and great with children. However, one parent had a negative experience citing poor communication with management and concerns about how children were treated. The 4K program is specifically highlighted as excellent.
- Address
- 319 S Broadway, Forest City, NC
- Phone
- (828) 245-7556
- Address
- 100 Forrest Hunt Drive, Forest City, NC
- Phone
- (828) 245-2161
- Address
- 286 Learning Parkway, Forest City, NC
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 3330 Us Highway 221 South, Forest City, NC
- Phone
- (828) 248-2354
- Address
- 119 West Main Drive, Forest City, NC
- Phone
- (828) 382-0096
- Address
- 1053 South Broadway, Forest City, NC
- Phone
- (828) 245-1975
- Address
- 872 Harris Henrietta Road, Forest City, NC
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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- Licensing status with North Carolina's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Carolina)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
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