How do I choose the right daycare in Marion?

When choosing a daycare in Marion, 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

What types of daycare are available in Marion?

Marion offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities Headstart Programs — 2 facilities Church Daycare — 3 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 10 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 Centers in Marion, North Carolina (22 Results)

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 Marion for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Marion

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.

New Manna Baptist Church Preschool

4.4 score

4.5(20)

225 E Court Street, Marion, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

NOTE: Reviews provided are for the church facility, not the preschool program. Reviewers praise New Manna Baptist Church for its welcoming atmosphere, biblical teaching using the King James Version, and engaging youth programs and conferences. Leadership, particularly Pastor Tony Shirley, receives consistent praise for being approachable, spiritual, and community-focused.

Friendly staff and congregationclean facilityKJV biblical teachingSpirit-filled services

Mcdowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr.

4.32 score

4.4(20)

54 College Drive, Marion, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

These reviews do not appear to be for the daycare center, but rather for McDowell Tech Community College itself. The reviews praise the college's facilities, instructors, and various programs and services.

Beautiful mountain campussmall class sizeshelpful instructorsexcellent customer service

Little Wonders

3.16 score

2.7(9)

474 State Street, Marion, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Little Wonders has extremely polarized reviews. Two parents praised the staff and care highly, but eight parents reported serious concerns including inappropriate child restraint, excessive sick-day policies, inadequate supervision, staff shortages, and alleged mistreatment of toddlers displaying normal age-appropriate behaviors.

Caring and wonderful staffchildren enjoy attendinglong-term positive experiencesstrong staff-child relationships

Daycare Centers in Marion, North Carolina

There are 22 daycare centers in Marion, 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 Marion, 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 22 all daycares in Marion, North Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Marion, 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

Marion offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
Church Daycare — 3 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 10 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 Marion for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Marion 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.

22 Daycare Centers in Marion, North Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Marion

Top Rated

New Manna Baptist Church Preschool

Mcdowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr.

Early Head Start

Bright Beginnings

Mcdowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr

Tots 'R' Us

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