22 Daycare Centers in Matthews, North Carolina
Browse all 22 daycare centers in Matthews, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Matthews
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.
- 1National Child Care Institute4.77 score5(17)
9908 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise NCCI for exceptional professionalism, individualized care, and a curriculum-based approach that goes beyond typical daycare. Staff are described as caring and communicative, with a focus on early academic advancement and child development. Parents report their children show significant learning gains and increased confidence.
Strong academic curriculumsmall class sizesknowledgeable and caring staffexcellent communication with parents - 2Assembly Of God Day Care4.72 score5(13)
6800 Stevens Mill Road, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Assembly of God Day Care in Matthews, NC receives consistently high praise from parents for its family-like atmosphere, caring staff, and quality educational programs. Parents highlight excellent communication through daily updates and photos, clean facilities, engaging activities, and homemade meals. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and emotionally while attending.
Caring and loving stafffamily-oriented environmentexcellent paren - 3Mt Moriah Child Development Center INC4.72 score4.9(20)
381 Crestdale Road, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Mt. Moriah Child Development Center in Matthews, NC receives universally positive feedback from parents. All reviewed parents praise the director Kristy and staff for providing exceptional, loving care in a clean environment with strong educational preparation for kindergarten.
Caring and nurturing staffdirector is hands-on and responsiveclean facility with strict hygiene standardslow teacher turnover - 4Rainbow Child Care Center4.43 score4.6(13)
15000 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Rainbow Child Care Center (KinderCare Matthews location) receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong educational outcomes including early potty training success, and a clean, safe environment. The center is particularly noted for responsiveness, supporting children with special needs, and maintaining high standards even during COVID.
Responsive stafffriendly and pleasant teachersclean facilityeducational development - 5Christ Our Shepherd Child Care4.23 score4.3(17)
226 West John Street, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Christ Our Shepherd Child Care in Matthews receives consistently high praise from parents and grandparents. Reviews highlight the staff's genuine care and dedication, strong leadership, and welcoming Christian environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents appreciate transparent communication, community involvement, and notably low teacher turnover.
Loving and attentive staffstrong leadership and administrationlow teacher turnoverclear parent communication with photo/video updates - 6Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center4.15 score4.3(5)
12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, child engagement, and educational activities. However, one parent reported serious concerns about physical handling of children and inappropriate disciplinary practices.
Friendly and helpful staffchildren excited to attendstrong parent communicationhands-on creative activities - 7Tutor Time Child Care/ Learning Center4.08 score4.1(20)
2560 Plantation Center Drive, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Matthews for its caring, experienced staff, structured learning environment, and strong communication with families. Children show enthusiasm for attending and make measurable educational progress. The facility offers convenient amenities like meals, diapers, app updates, and live camera feeds.
Caring and loving teachersproactive communication via SproutAbout app with photos/videoslive camera feedstructured curriculum with - 8Smart Kids Child Development Center #74.06 score4.1(7)
1208 Sam Newell Road, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
SMART KIDS Child Development Center #7 in Matthews receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise individual teachers and classroom experiences, reporting their children are thriving academically and emotionally. However, several parents raise serious concerns about management professionalism, facility security, lack of supervision, and overall safety standards.
Caring and professional classroom teachers (Ms. ShawnMs. BMs. RamirezMs. Jenkins) - 9Ladybug Learning Academy LLC4 score4(20)
2251 Stallings Road, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Ladybug Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, Christian-based environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and noticeable developmental improvements in their children. Multiple reviewers describe it as a happy, nurturing place where children are excited to attend and where staff demonstrate genuine love and support for the children.
Christian-based curriculumcaring and loving staffclean facilityengaging activities - 10Matthews Country Day3.92 score3.9(20)
10540 Monroe Rd, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Matthews Country Day receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and strong teacher-child connections. The director Rebekah is frequently noted for her welcoming approach and involvement in the center's operations.
caring and patient teacherswarm and nurturing environmentclean facilitygood communication
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Matthews based on parent reviews
National Child Care Institute
9908 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC
Parents consistently praise NCCI for exceptional professionalism, individualized care, and a curriculum-based approach that goes beyond typical daycare. Staff are described as caring and communicative, with a focus on early academic advancement and child development. Parents report their children show significant learning gains and increased confidence.
Assembly Of God Day Care
6800 Stevens Mill Road, Matthews, NC
Assembly of God Day Care in Matthews, NC receives consistently high praise from parents for its family-like atmosphere, caring staff, and quality educational programs. Parents highlight excellent communication through daily updates and photos, clean facilities, engaging activities, and homemade meals. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and emotionally while attending.
Mt Moriah Child Development Center INC
381 Crestdale Road, Matthews, NC
Mt. Moriah Child Development Center in Matthews, NC receives universally positive feedback from parents. All reviewed parents praise the director Kristy and staff for providing exceptional, loving care in a clean environment with strong educational preparation for kindergarten.
Rainbow Child Care Center
15000 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC
Rainbow Child Care Center (KinderCare Matthews location) receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong educational outcomes including early potty training success, and a clean, safe environment. The center is particularly noted for responsiveness, supporting children with special needs, and maintaining high standards even during COVID.
Christ Our Shepherd Child Care
226 West John Street, Matthews, NC
Christ Our Shepherd Child Care in Matthews receives consistently high praise from parents and grandparents. Reviews highlight the staff's genuine care and dedication, strong leadership, and welcoming Christian environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents appreciate transparent communication, community involvement, and notably low teacher turnover.
Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center
12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC
Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, child engagement, and educational activities. However, one parent reported serious concerns about physical handling of children and inappropriate disciplinary practices.
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Daycare Centers in Matthews, North Carolina
There are 22 daycare centers in Matthews, 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 Matthews, 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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Assembly of God Day Care in Matthews, NC receives consistently high praise from parents for its family-like atmosphere, caring staff, and quality educational programs. Parents highlight excellent communication through daily updates and photos, clean facilities, engaging activities, and homemade meals. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and emotionally while attending.
- Address
- 6800 Stevens Mill Road, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 893-0073
Parents consistently praise NCCI for exceptional professionalism, individualized care, and a curriculum-based approach that goes beyond typical daycare. Staff are described as caring and communicative, with a focus on early academic advancement and child development. Parents report their children show significant learning gains and increased confidence.
- Address
- 9908 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 553-7272
Mt. Moriah Child Development Center in Matthews, NC receives universally positive feedback from parents. All reviewed parents praise the director Kristy and staff for providing exceptional, loving care in a clean environment with strong educational preparation for kindergarten.
- Address
- 381 Crestdale Road, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 846-8281
Rainbow Child Care Center (KinderCare Matthews location) receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong educational outcomes including early potty training success, and a clean, safe environment. The center is particularly noted for responsiveness, supporting children with special needs, and maintaining high standards even during COVID.
- Address
- 15000 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 882-4161
Christ Our Shepherd Child Care in Matthews receives consistently high praise from parents and grandparents. Reviews highlight the staff's genuine care and dedication, strong leadership, and welcoming Christian environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents appreciate transparent communication, community involvement, and notably low teacher turnover.
- Address
- 226 West John Street, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 845-4673
Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, child engagement, and educational activities. However, one parent reported serious concerns about physical handling of children and inappropriate disciplinary practices.
- Address
- 12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 847-3337
SMART KIDS Child Development Center #7 in Matthews receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise individual teachers and classroom experiences, reporting their children are thriving academically and emotionally. However, several parents raise serious concerns about management professionalism, facility security, lack of supervision, and overall safety standards.
- Address
- 1208 Sam Newell Road, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Matthews for its caring, experienced staff, structured learning environment, and strong communication with families. Children show enthusiasm for attending and make measurable educational progress. The facility offers convenient amenities like meals, diapers, app updates, and live camera feeds.
- Address
- 2560 Plantation Center Drive, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 847-3223
Ladybug Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, Christian-based environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and noticeable developmental improvements in their children. Multiple reviewers describe it as a happy, nurturing place where children are excited to attend and where staff demonstrate genuine love and support for the children.
- Address
- 2251 Stallings Road, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 882-1465
Matthews Country Day receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and strong teacher-child connections. The director Rebekah is frequently noted for her welcoming approach and involvement in the center's operations.
- Address
- 10540 Monroe Rd, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 847-0208
- Address
- 3927 Twelve Mile Creek Rd, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 849-2711
- Address
- 11501 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-5439
- Address
- 200 Mcdowell Ave, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-3940
- Address
- 7027 Stillwell Road, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 790-0018
Elevation Church in Matthews is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback from visitors. Parents and attendees praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality of worship services, children's ministry programs, and community outreach efforts. The facility offers childcare for children up to 5th grade during services.
- Address
- 11416 E Independence Blvd, Suite N, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 246-0800
Childcare Network #96 in Matthews receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents praise the warm, nurturing environment, attentive teachers, and strong leadership, particularly Director Mrs. Chambers. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report feeling secure with the quality of care and communication.
- Address
- 210 Pineville Matthews Rd, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 845-9019
- Address
- 121 Elizabeth Lane, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-5567
Parents consistently praise Harbor View (note: reviews reference 'Harbor View,' not the listed 'Children's Lighthouse') as an exceptional daycare with caring, communicative staff and a warm, home-like environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents expressing strong confidence in safety protocols and staff dedication. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting long-term family satisfaction.
- Address
- 10836 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 847-1008
- Address
- 3335 Sam Newell Rd, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-6535
The Goddard School in Matthews receives unanimously positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, making developmental progress, and receiving individualized attention. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and focused on both academic learning and emotional development.
- Address
- 9631 Northeast Parkway, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 321-1310
Parents consistently praise Kids R Kids Matthews for its nurturing, compassionate staff and strong educational curriculum. All reviewers highlight excellent communication, individualized care, and a welcoming family-like atmosphere. Multiple families report their children thriving developmentally and socially, with several remaining enrolled for many years.
- Address
- 5549 Potter Road, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 821-2005
- Address
- 3101 Antioch Church Road, Matthews, NC
- Phone
- (704) 296-0578
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