38 Daycare Centers in Shelby, North Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Shelby

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

   Kids World Child Development Center

   4.1 score

   4.2(5)

   1152 Wyke Road, Shelby, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Kids World Child Development Center in Shelby, NC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's warmth, family-like atmosphere, and developmental support. Most reviews highlight the center's welcoming environment and effective child development outcomes. One negative review cited rude customer service when inquiring about enrollment.

   welcoming and kind stafffamily-like atmosphereeffective potty training supportregular developmental updates
2. 2

   Higher Learning Child Care Academy INC.

   4 score

   4(20)

   1260 Airport Rd, Shelby, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Higher Learning Child Care Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and compassionate staff, strong communication, safe environment, educational activities, and family-oriented approach that make children feel at home.

   Caring and compassionate staffexcellent communication between parents and staffsafe and secure facilityeducational and engaging activities
3. 3

   Anointed Children Childcare Academy LLC

   3.51 score

   3.2(8)

   915 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Anointed Children Childcare Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the owner Mrs. Elise, staff compassion, developmental progress, and family-like atmosphere. Negative reviews cite cleanliness concerns, unprofessional staff behavior, strict late policies, and inadequate hygiene protocols.

   Compassionate owner and staffstrong developmental progress in childrenexcellent teacher-parent communicationwelcoming family atmosphere
4. 4

   Mama Lissa'S Tiny Tot University

   3.5 score

   3(5)

   107 Valentine Drive, Shelby, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   MAMA LISSA'S TINY TOT UNIVERSITY receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviews praise the caring teachers, allergy management, and welcoming environment. Negative reviews report issues with handling children with autism, strict behavioral expectations, and safety concerns including unexplained injuries.

   Caring and wonderful teachersstrong allergy awarenessgood paperwork managementpositive classroom environment
5. 5

   Little Gems Learning Academy

   3.42 score

   3(7)

   607 Mcbrayer Homestead Road, Shelby, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Little Gems Learning Academy receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and child development, with several reporting their children thrived during their time there. However, several parents reported serious concerns including sudden enrollment termination, unresponsive enrollment staff, and unexplained bruising incidents.

   Caring and patient staffchildren enjoy attendingeducational curriculum (ABCs and songs)good communication about child illness
6. 6

   Shelby Child Care Development Center INC

   3.05 score

   2.1(5)

   124 West Sumter Street, Shelby, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Shelby Child Care Development Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about care quality and staff accountability. While one parent reported initial positive experiences with communication and learning outcomes, multiple parents documented issues with inadequate supervision, poor hygiene practices, inconsistent teaching, and inappropriate staff behavior. The facility has experienced notable decline in standards over time according to long-term parent observati

7. 7

   Kiddieland Child Development Center

   2.77 score

   2.3(13)

   2231 S Post Road, Shelby, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Reviews are sharply divided with no middle ground. Positive reviewers praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and child development outcomes over multiple years. Negative reviewers cite unkempt classrooms, unwelcoming staff, poor learning outcomes, and overall poor quality.

   Friendly and welcoming staffclean and colorful facilitiesstructured lesson plans and curriculumchild development in cognitive/social/emotional skills

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