How do I choose the right daycare in Forest City?

When choosing a daycare in Forest City, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: 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

Daycare Centers in Forest City, North Carolina (12 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Forest City?

Forest City offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in North Carolina?

Daycare costs in North Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Forest City for current pricing.

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.

Children'S Development Academy INC.

4.5 score

5(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

Little Red School

3.85 score

3.7(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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

There are 12 all daycares in Forest City, North Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Forest City, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

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

Forest City offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in North Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Forest City for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Forest City must be licensed by North Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

12 Daycare Centers in Forest City, North Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Forest City

Top Rated

Children'S Development Academy INC.

Mrs. Lip'S Loving Care LLC

Successful Minds Enrichment Academy

The Learning Tree

Kids R Us

Westwood Play And Learn INC

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