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31 Daycare Centers in Lenoir, North Carolina

Browse all 31 daycare centers in Lenoir, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lenoir

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.

  1. 1
    Lower Creek Wrap Around
    4.55 score
    4.7(18)

    630 Lower Creek Drive Ne, Lenoir, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Lower Creek Wrap Around is a church-based preschool and wrap around program in Lenoir, NC that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community atmosphere, quality teaching staff, and the pastor's involvement in both church and educational services.

    welcoming and friendly environmentquality preschool educationcommunity involvementpastoral support
  2. 2

    1440 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Northside Children's Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents and families. Parents highlight the welcoming staff, clean facility, quality educational programs, and strong community ties, with many families enrolling multiple children and recommending it to others.

    Kind and caring staffclean and sanitary facilitychildren enjoy attendingstrong learning outcomes
  3. 3

    2126 Sw Haven Circle, Lenoir, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    A NEW BEGINNING CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER INC. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent communication. However, one reviewer expressed concern about high pricing relative to quality.

    caring and compassionate staffstrong teacher-child communication with parentsgood teacher-to-student ratioschildren excited to attend
  4. 4
    Happy Days Day Care
    4.22 score
    4.3(13)

    1211 Acorn Court, Lenoir, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Happy Days Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, welcoming environment, and positive impact on their children's learning and development.

    Caring and kind staffprofessional teacherschild development focuswelcoming environment
  5. 5

    1966 K Morganton Blvd Sw, Lenoir, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Creative Beginnings of Lenoir as an exceptional daycare with dedicated, passionate staff who create a nurturing and educational environment. Children reportedly thrive emotionally, socially, and academically, with parents highlighting excellent communication, clean facilities, and strong milestone development support.

    Passionate and caring staffclean and well-organized facilitystrong curriculum balancing structure and creativityin-room cameras and monitoring app
  6. 6
    Prime Time Youth Focus
    3.63 score
    3.4(8)

    1302 Norwood Street, Lenoir, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Prime Time Youth Focus receives mostly positive reviews praising dedicated staff and comprehensive services for youth and families in need. However, there are serious concerns raised about accessibility and a report of a staff member causing physical injury to a teenager.

    Dedicated and passionate staffquality mental health servicescomprehensive programs for youth and familiessupportive environment
  7. 7
    The Kiddie Garden INC
    3.59 score
    3.4(11)

    1108 Rosedale Drive, Lenoir, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Kiddie Garden Inc receives mixed reviews reflecting significant organizational changes. Multiple parents praise the caring staff and safe environment, particularly noting the director Ms. Farshori's compassion and the center's responsiveness to children with developmental disabilities. However, some parents report concerns about staff professionalism, high turnover, food quality, and management issues, with the center having closed temporarily in summer 2019 due to staffi

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lenoir based on parent reviews

Lower Creek Wrap Around

4.7(18)

630 Lower Creek Drive Ne, Lenoir, NC

Lower Creek Wrap Around is a church-based preschool and wrap around program in Lenoir, NC that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community atmosphere, quality teaching staff, and the pastor's involvement in both church and educational services.

welcoming and friendly environmentquality preschool educationcommunity involvement

Northside Children'S Learning Center

4.7(18)

1440 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC

Northside Children's Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents and families. Parents highlight the welcoming staff, clean facility, quality educational programs, and strong community ties, with many families enrolling multiple children and recommending it to others.

Kind and caring staffclean and sanitary facilitychildren enjoy attending

A New Beginning Children'S Learning Center INC.

4.9(6)

2126 Sw Haven Circle, Lenoir, NC

A NEW BEGINNING CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER INC. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent communication. However, one reviewer expressed concern about high pricing relative to quality.

caring and compassionate staffstrong teacher-child communication with parentsgood teacher-to-student ratios

Shining Stars Preschool

4.6(4)

1619 Walt Arney Road, Lenoir, NC

Happy Days Day Care

4.3(13)

1211 Acorn Court, Lenoir, NC

Happy Days Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, welcoming environment, and positive impact on their children's learning and development.

Caring and kind staffprofessional teacherschild development focus

Caldwell Early Head Start

5(1)

605 Harper Avenue Sw, Lenoir, NC

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Daycare Centers in Lenoir, North Carolina

There are 31 daycare centers in Lenoir, 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 Lenoir, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

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Caldwell Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
605 Harper Avenue Sw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 757-8632
Enola Group Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
609 Harper Avenue Sw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 757-8632
Gamewell Elementary Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2904 Morganton Blvd, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 758-1193
Lenoir Christian Academy Church
Church Daycare
5
Address
1002 Lower Creek Dr Ne, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 758-2556
A New Beginning Children'S Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

A NEW BEGINNING CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER INC. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent communication. However, one reviewer expressed concern about high pricing relative to quality.

caring and compassionate staffstrong teacher-child communication with parentsgood teacher-to-student ratios
Address
2126 Sw Haven Circle, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 726-8630
Happy Heart Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
2145 Kincaid Hill Road, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 572-0571
Lower Creek Wrap Around
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Lower Creek Wrap Around is a church-based preschool and wrap around program in Lenoir, NC that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community atmosphere, quality teaching staff, and the pastor's involvement in both church and educational services.

welcoming and friendly environmentquality preschool educationcommunity involvement
Address
630 Lower Creek Drive Ne, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 728-8407
Northside Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Northside Children's Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents and families. Parents highlight the welcoming staff, clean facility, quality educational programs, and strong community ties, with many families enrolling multiple children and recommending it to others.

Kind and caring staffclean and sanitary facilitychildren enjoy attending
Address
1440 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 758-4290
Shining Stars Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1619 Walt Arney Road, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 754-4892
Happy Days Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Happy Days Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, welcoming environment, and positive impact on their children's learning and development.

Caring and kind staffprofessional teacherschild development focus
Address
1211 Acorn Court, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 726-7727
Creative Beginnings Of Lenoir
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Creative Beginnings of Lenoir as an exceptional daycare with dedicated, passionate staff who create a nurturing and educational environment. Children reportedly thrive emotionally, socially, and academically, with parents highlighting excellent communication, clean facilities, and strong milestone development support.

Passionate and caring staffclean and well-organized facilitystrong curriculum balancing structure and creativity
Address
1966 K Morganton Blvd Sw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 757-0090
The Kiddie Garden INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

The Kiddie Garden Inc receives mixed reviews reflecting significant organizational changes. Multiple parents praise the caring staff and safe environment, particularly noting the director Ms. Farshori's compassion and the center's responsiveness to children with developmental disabilities. However, some parents report concerns about staff professionalism, high turnover, food quality, and management issues, with the center having closed temporarily in summer 2019 due to staffi

Address
1108 Rosedale Drive, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 572-2950
Prime Time Youth Focus
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Prime Time Youth Focus receives mostly positive reviews praising dedicated staff and comprehensive services for youth and families in need. However, there are serious concerns raised about accessibility and a report of a staff member causing physical injury to a teenager.

Dedicated and passionate staffquality mental health servicescomprehensive programs for youth and families
Address
1302 Norwood Street, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 758-2482
Forever Young Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
405 Vance Street, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 726-3755
Happy Valley Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1350 Yadkin River Road, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 754-3496
Whitnel Wraparound
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1425 Berkley Street Sw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 728-8407
Davenport Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
901 College Ave Sw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 754-6941
Hidden Treasures Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
205 Portwood Circle, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 228-3178
Lacey'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1130 Rosedale Drive, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 758-5632
Pat Pat'S Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3569 High West Drive, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 758-8905
Davenport Wraparound
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
901 College Avenue Sw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 754-6941
Oak Hill Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4603 Oak Hill School Road, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 754-6128
First Baptist Church Of Lenoir Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
304 Main Street Nw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 754-2952
Valmead Basic Preschool/More At Four
Before or After School Daycare
Address
111 Elizabeth Drive Nw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 754-9612
Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1425 Berkley Street Sw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 728-6423
Totland Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4888 Lackey Place, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 757-2953
Valmead Wraparound
Before or After School Daycare
Address
111 Elizabeth Drive Nw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 728-8407
Kings Creek Wrap Around
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3680 Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 728-8407
Kings Creek Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3680 Wilkesboro Boulevard, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 754-6039
Gamewell Elementary Wraparound
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2904 Morganton Blvd, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 758-1193

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Frequently asked questions

There are 31 all daycares in Lenoir, North Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Lenoir, 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
Lenoir offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 20 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 8 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 Lenoir for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lenoir 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.