Best Daycare Centers in Lumberton, NC
Compare 42 daycare centers in Lumberton. Average rating: 4.03/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lumberton, North Carolina at a glance
- Daycares
- 42
- Avg rating
- 4.03/5
- Parent reviews
- 75
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 13
Lumberton has 42 licensed daycares with 75 parent reviews averaging 4.03/5.13 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 52% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 28360 (avg 4.93 stars), while 28358 has the largest selection (32 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lumberton
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.
- 1Abc Pre-K4.56 score4.7(20)
5089 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
ABC PRE-K is a church-based center in Lumberton, North Carolina with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming and loving community atmosphere, particularly highlighting their support programs like Camp Care and the Wednesday night Awana program for children.
welcoming and friendly staffloving communitysupportive programs (Camp CareAwana) - 2Love - N - Care Christian Learning Center4.37 score4.6(8)
230 Warwick Mill Rd, Lumberton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
LOVE-N-CARE Christian Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-like environment. Parents consistently highlight specific teachers by name and report feeling safe and confident leaving their children in the facility's care. One parent gave a 1-star rating with no explanation provided.
Professional and caring stafffamily-like atmosphereclean and safe environmentindividual attention to children's needs - 3Cottonwood Pre-Elementary4.3 score4.4(16)
505 Cottonwood St, Lumberton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Cottonwood Pre-Elementary receives consistently high praise from parents and family members. Reviews highlight strong staff-child relationships, caring teachers, and a welcoming environment where children are happy and well-cared for. Parents report feeling confident in the facility's safety and quality of care.
Caring and experienced staffchildren love attendingstaff treats children like familysafe environment - 4Scott Childcare INC.3.55 score3.1(5)
2233 Hwy 72 West, Lumberton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Scott Childcare Inc. receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Most parents praise the teachers and learning environment, but one parent reported a negative experience involving sudden termination of care and concerns about staff handling of their toddler.
Caring teacherspositive learning environmentchildren enjoy attendinggood peer interaction - 5Glenda'S Day Care3.24 score2.6(6)
299 Skipper Street, Lumberton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Glenda's Day Care in Lumberton receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. While some parents praise the friendly staff and welcoming environment, others report serious concerns including sudden dismissal without notice, high staff turnover, lack of accommodations for children with autism, favoritism, and poor communication about incidents.
Friendly and welcoming stafftreats children wellgreets parents and childrenattentive to daily operations
Rating Distribution
Based on 25 daycares with Google ratings in Lumberton
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Lumberton, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Lumberton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28360 | 9 | 4.93 | 3 | |
| 28358 | 32 | 3.94 | 10 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lumberton (– children)
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lumberton based on parent reviews
Abc Pre-K
5089 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton, NC
ABC PRE-K is a church-based center in Lumberton, North Carolina with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming and loving community atmosphere, particularly highlighting their support programs like Camp Care and the Wednesday night Awana program for children.
Love - N - Care Christian Learning Center
230 Warwick Mill Rd, Lumberton, NC
LOVE-N-CARE Christian Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-like environment. Parents consistently highlight specific teachers by name and report feeling safe and confident leaving their children in the facility's care. One parent gave a 1-star rating with no explanation provided.
Cottonwood Pre-Elementary
505 Cottonwood St, Lumberton, NC
Cottonwood Pre-Elementary receives consistently high praise from parents and family members. Reviews highlight strong staff-child relationships, caring teachers, and a welcoming environment where children are happy and well-cared for. Parents report feeling confident in the facility's safety and quality of care.
Shining Stars Preschool Bryan
430 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC
Heavenly Host Christian Daycare Center LLC
840 Piney Grove Road, Lumberton, NC
Nanny'S Korner Care Center
1503 S Martin Luther King Jr D, Lumberton, NC
One parent highlights Ms. Bernice as a lovely person. The few reviews so far mention positive interactions with staff members.
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Daycare Centers in Lumberton, North Carolina
There are 42 daycare centers in Lumberton, 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 Lumberton have an average rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 25 rated facilities, with 52% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 75 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Lumberton, 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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One parent highlights Ms. Bernice as a lovely person. The few reviews so far mention positive interactions with staff members.
- Address
- 1503 S Martin Luther King Jr D, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 9496 Highway 41 North, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 738-1471
- Address
- 2200 Mcphail Road, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 738-7041
- Address
- 430 Caton Rd, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 671-4343
- Address
- 54 Randy Street, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 739-8861
- Address
- 3711 South Martin Luther King Dr, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 738-7474
- Address
- 606 North Walnut Street, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 738-6608
- Address
- 4530 Nc Highway 211 East, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 738-6070
- Address
- 840 Piney Grove Road, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 536-8538
- Address
- 211 Prevatte Street, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 608-3133
One parent rates the facility highly, specifically noting the quality of the staff and the involvement of the Pastor.
- Address
- 3373 7th Street Road, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 739-7500
ABC PRE-K is a church-based center in Lumberton, North Carolina with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming and loving community atmosphere, particularly highlighting their support programs like Camp Care and the Wednesday night Awana program for children.
- Address
- 5089 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 739-9425
LOVE-N-CARE Christian Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-like environment. Parents consistently highlight specific teachers by name and report feeling safe and confident leaving their children in the facility's care. One parent gave a 1-star rating with no explanation provided.
- Address
- 230 Warwick Mill Rd, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 738-4004
Cottonwood Pre-Elementary receives consistently high praise from parents and family members. Reviews highlight strong staff-child relationships, caring teachers, and a welcoming environment where children are happy and well-cared for. Parents report feeling confident in the facility's safety and quality of care.
- Address
- 505 Cottonwood St, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 618-1300
One parent reports hearing staff yell at children and describes the treatment as unbearable, urging immediate removal of students. The reviewer intends to file a report with the Better Business Bureau, alleging neglect regarding the way staff interact with the kids.
- Address
- 610 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent describes a positive experience with amazing staff at the newly enrolled facility, while another reports a serious allegation that a teacher pulled their daughter's hair in 2019. The latter review advises parents to examine their children before and after care to document any potential abuse.
- Address
- 3713 Cliffridge Drive, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 739-1501
- Address
- 520 Linwood Avenue, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 739-9219
One parent describes a highly unprofessional and rude interaction with the owner, citing condescending attitudes and a lack of respect. Another parent reports severe hygiene issues, including untreated diaper rash, persistent vomiting smells, and ignored care instructions for their infant.
- Address
- 1207 Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 674-4766
Scott Childcare Inc. receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Most parents praise the teachers and learning environment, but one parent reported a negative experience involving sudden termination of care and concerns about staff handling of their toddler.
- Address
- 2233 Hwy 72 West, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 671-9955
- Address
- 3811 Hillcrest Drive, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 738-1793
- Address
- 566 Quail Run Road, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 738-9525
- Address
- 560 Bailey Road, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 738-8200
- Address
- 4 Mccollum Street, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 739-9551
Glenda's Day Care in Lumberton receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. While some parents praise the friendly staff and welcoming environment, others report serious concerns including sudden dismissal without notice, high staff turnover, lack of accommodations for children with autism, favoritism, and poor communication about incidents.
- Address
- 299 Skipper Street, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 816-5257
- Address
- 166 Lamb Road, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 608-0326
- Address
- 4840 Seventh Street Road, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 671-6055
- Address
- 10928 Us Hwy 301 North, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 671-6070
- Address
- 4840 7th Street Road, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 671-6055
- Address
- 1903 Elizabethtown Road, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 536-1268
- Address
- 100 Hargrave Street, Lumberton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 671-6060
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