Best Daycare Centers in Mooresville, NC
Compare 31 daycare centers in Mooresville. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Mooresville, North Carolina at a glance
- Daycares
- 31
- Avg rating
- 4.53/5
- Parent reviews
- 154
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
Mooresville has 31 licensed daycares with 154 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 64% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28115 zip code, averaging 4.59 stars across 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mooresville
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.
- 1Primrose School Of Lake Norman4.69 score5(11)
173 Raceway Drive, Mooresville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Primrose School of Lake Norman receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong curriculum, and welcoming atmosphere that makes children eager to attend. The facility is noted for excellent communication, flexibility, and going above and beyond in child care and family support.
Caring and dedicated staffstrong curriculumexcellent parent communication with daily updates and photoswelcoming atmosphere - 2Smart Kids Child Development Center #44.39 score4.6(9)
203 Singleton Road, Mooresville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Smart Kids Child Development Center #4 in Mooresville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising the nurturing teachers, clean facility, Reggio-inspired curriculum, and child development. One parent expressed strong dissatisfaction with the recent switch from the HiMama app to the iBLum app, citing poor functionality and a concurrent tuition increase.
Nurturing and caring teachersclean facilitywelcoming environmentReggio-inspired curriculum - 3Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Center4.32 score4.4(20)
122 Balmy Lane, Mooresville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Tutor Time of Mooresville receives consistently excellent reviews with parents praising the caring, dedicated staff and strong educational approach. Parents highlight the sense of security, open communication, and individualized attention their children receive. The facility is recommended for its nurturing environment and professional management.
Caring and dedicated staffstrong communication with parentsdevelopmental focus and learning activitiessafe and clea - 4Ms. Jenny'S Rocking Horse Ranchllc4.27 score4.5(6)
2493 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Ms. Jenny's Rocking Horse Ranch is a family-owned daycare in Mooresville, NC with consistently positive feedback from parents. Families praise the caring owners (Jenny and Doug), dedicated staff, and home-like atmosphere. Parents report long-term satisfaction, with some families using the facility for multiple years.
Caring and loving ownersdedicated teachersfamily-oriented atmosphereclean facility - 5Ms. Jenny'S Rocking Horse Ranch Infant House4.27 score4.5(6)
2499 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Ms. Jenny's Rocking Horse Ranch is a family-operated infant daycare in Mooresville, NC with consistently high ratings. Parents praise the owners' genuine care for children, the personalized mom-and-pop atmosphere, and the quality of teachers. Families report long-term satisfaction, with some parents using the facility for multiple years.
Caring and loving owners and staffclean facilityfamily-oriented atmosphereattentive teachers - 6Cline Learning Center Of Mooresville4.22 score4.4(6)
149 River Park Road, Mooresville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Cline Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising dedicated staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and responsive leadership. However, one review raises serious concerns about the director's conduct toward children, including physical handling and bullying behavior.
Convenient locationnurturing and patient teachersresponsive director who addresses concernschild development and learning - 7First Class Preparatory School4.08 score4.1(19)
219 W Mills Avenue, Mooresville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
First Class Preparatory School in Mooresville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, strong communication, fresh meals, educational focus, and the welcoming environment created by owner Mrs. Glenn. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show academic and social growth.
caring and welcoming staffstrong parent-teacher communicationowner Mrs. Glenn's leadership and responsivenessfresh home-cooked meals - 8J-Bear Child Development Center I3.92 score3.9(20)
129 Knob Hill Road, Mooresville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
J-Bear Child Development Center in Mooresville receives consistently high praise from parents. All submitted reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting warm, dedicated staff, strong communication, educational curriculum, and a family-centered atmosphere. Parents particularly note the center's attention to children with special needs and medical requirements.
Warm and patient teachersexcellent parent communicationclean and organized facilitystrong aca
Rating Distribution
Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in Mooresville
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 154 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Mooresville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Mooresville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28115 | 17 | 4.59 | 5 | |
| 28117 | 14 | 4.47 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Mooresville (– children)
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Mooresville based on parent reviews
Primrose School Of Lake Norman
173 Raceway Drive, Mooresville, NC
Primrose School of Lake Norman receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong curriculum, and welcoming atmosphere that makes children eager to attend. The facility is noted for excellent communication, flexibility, and going above and beyond in child care and family support.
Smart Kids Child Development Center #4
203 Singleton Road, Mooresville, NC
Smart Kids Child Development Center #4 in Mooresville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising the nurturing teachers, clean facility, Reggio-inspired curriculum, and child development. One parent expressed strong dissatisfaction with the recent switch from the HiMama app to the iBLum app, citing poor functionality and a concurrent tuition increase.
Little Tots Early Learning Center
583 West Mclelland Ave, Mooresville, NC
Parents highlight the exceptional care provided by staff members like Ms. Ron, noting that she treats children as her own and effectively prepares toddlers for kindergarten. Reviewers express strong satisfaction with the team's dedication and recommend the center for its supportive environment.
Little Tots Early Learning Center #2
442 West Mclelland Ave, Mooresville, NC
Parents highlight Ms. Ron and the staff as exceptional, noting that they treat children with care and rigorously prepare toddlers for kindergarten. Reviewers express high satisfaction with the center's ability to handle challenging behaviors and provide peace of mind.
Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Center
122 Balmy Lane, Mooresville, NC
Tutor Time of Mooresville receives consistently excellent reviews with parents praising the caring, dedicated staff and strong educational approach. Parents highlight the sense of security, open communication, and individualized attention their children receive. The facility is recommended for its nurturing environment and professional management.
Advance Preschool/Mera Jams
633 West Mclelland Avenue, Mooresville, NC
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Daycare Centers in Mooresville, North Carolina
There are 31 daycare centers in Mooresville, 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 Mooresville have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 64% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 154 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Mooresville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Mooresville
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Primrose School of Lake Norman receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong curriculum, and welcoming atmosphere that makes children eager to attend. The facility is noted for excellent communication, flexibility, and going above and beyond in child care and family support.
- Address
- 173 Raceway Drive, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 658-0460
Parents highlight the exceptional care provided by staff members like Ms. Ron, noting that she treats children as her own and effectively prepares toddlers for kindergarten. Reviewers express strong satisfaction with the team's dedication and recommend the center for its supportive environment.
- Address
- 583 West Mclelland Ave, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 799-1674
- Address
- 141 West Statesville Avenue, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 799-6843
- Address
- 116 E Mcneely Avenue, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 664-7529
- Address
- 633 West Mclelland Avenue, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 663-2263
Parents highlight Ms. Ron and the staff as exceptional, noting that they treat children with care and rigorously prepare toddlers for kindergarten. Reviewers express high satisfaction with the center's ability to handle challenging behaviors and provide peace of mind.
- Address
- 442 West Mclelland Ave, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 799-0140
Smart Kids Child Development Center #4 in Mooresville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising the nurturing teachers, clean facility, Reggio-inspired curriculum, and child development. One parent expressed strong dissatisfaction with the recent switch from the HiMama app to the iBLum app, citing poor functionality and a concurrent tuition increase.
- Address
- 203 Singleton Road, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 799-1500
Ms. Jenny's Rocking Horse Ranch is a family-owned daycare in Mooresville, NC with consistently positive feedback from parents. Families praise the caring owners (Jenny and Doug), dedicated staff, and home-like atmosphere. Parents report long-term satisfaction, with some families using the facility for multiple years.
- Address
- 2493 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 658-1142
Ms. Jenny's Rocking Horse Ranch is a family-operated infant daycare in Mooresville, NC with consistently high ratings. Parents praise the owners' genuine care for children, the personalized mom-and-pop atmosphere, and the quality of teachers. Families report long-term satisfaction, with some parents using the facility for multiple years.
- Address
- 2499 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 664-1534
Cline Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising dedicated staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and responsive leadership. However, one review raises serious concerns about the director's conduct toward children, including physical handling and bullying behavior.
- Address
- 149 River Park Road, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 696-1090
Tutor Time of Mooresville receives consistently excellent reviews with parents praising the caring, dedicated staff and strong educational approach. Parents highlight the sense of security, open communication, and individualized attention their children receive. The facility is recommended for its nurturing environment and professional management.
- Address
- 122 Balmy Lane, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 799-3366
First Class Preparatory School in Mooresville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, strong communication, fresh meals, educational focus, and the welcoming environment created by owner Mrs. Glenn. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show academic and social growth.
- Address
- 219 W Mills Avenue, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 664-0899
J-Bear Child Development Center in Mooresville receives consistently high praise from parents. All submitted reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting warm, dedicated staff, strong communication, educational curriculum, and a family-centered atmosphere. Parents particularly note the center's attention to children with special needs and medical requirements.
- Address
- 129 Knob Hill Road, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 664-7657
- Address
- 838 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 663-1102
- Address
- 483 Rocky River Road, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 658-2691
- Address
- 1438 Coddle Creek Highway, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 658-2680
- Address
- 1438 Coddle Creek Highway, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 658-2691
The Learning Experience in Mooresville receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and strong educational programs. Parents consistently highlight the accessible management, low staff turnover, quality enrichment activities, and genuine care shown by teachers. Families report their children thrive academically and emotionally in this environment.
- Address
- 123 Legacy Village Boulevard, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 660-3380
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School in Mooresville for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and strong teacher-child relationships. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and parents feel secure and well-informed about their child's activities. The facility is described as spacious and well-maintained with a solid academic curriculum.
- Address
- 179 Town Square Circle, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 663-5006
- Address
- 217 West Mcneely Ave, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 658-2691
- Address
- 252 Lakeshore School Road, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 978-2113
- Address
- 288 Forest Lake Boulevard, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 978-2113
- Address
- 1711 Landis Hwy, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 658-2691
- Address
- 484 Presbyterian Road, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 439-1553
- Address
- 483 Rocky River Road, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 658-2740
Chesterbrook Academy Mooresville receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, strong academic curriculum, and excellent parent communication through daily updates and photos. Parents report smooth transitions for their children, nutritious meals, and a welcoming family-like environment where children thrive developmentally and socially.
- Address
- 143 Professional Park Drive, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 658-1344
- Address
- 839 South Magnolia Street, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 658-2650
- Address
- 839 South Magnolia Street, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 658-2691
- Address
- 252 Lakeshore School Road, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 799-8555
- Address
- 1748 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, NC
- Phone
- (704) 978-2113
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