Best Daycare Centers in Waynesville, NC
Compare 19 daycare centers in Waynesville. Average rating: 4.33/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Waynesville, North Carolina at a glance
- Daycares
- 19
- Avg rating
- 4.33/5
- Parent reviews
- 84
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Waynesville has 19 licensed daycares with 84 parent reviews averaging 4.33/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 42% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 28786 with 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Waynesville
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.
- 1First United Methodist Child Development Center4.64 score4.8(20)
566 S Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
This facility received no actual parent reviews about its daycare services. All reviews reference the affiliated First United Methodist Church, praising its worship services, community involvement, and programs. No information is available about the child development center specifically.
Church community described as welcoming and caringstrong music programsmultiple service optionsactive in hurricane relief and community outreach - 2Dellwood Baptist Child Enrichment Center4.55 score4.8(11)
115 Hall Drive, Waynesville, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Dellwood Baptist Child Enrichment Center is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback for its welcoming atmosphere and spiritual environment. Parents and visitors praise the compassionate congregation, community events, and faith-centered approach. The facility appears to create a warm, inclusive experience for families.
Welcoming and friendly staffstrong spiritual atmospherecommunity eventscompassionate people - 3Kid Zone4.15 score4.2(15)
333 Access Road, Waynesville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Kid Zone for its caring, responsive staff and supportive environment. Children show developmental progress and parents report feeling confident leaving their kids in the center's care. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and willingness to work with children of diverse needs, including those with autism and special requirements.
Responsive director who returns callscaring and well-trained staffclean facilitiesgood communication with parents - 4Long'S Chapel Child Enrichment Center4.08 score4.1(20)
133 Old Clyde Rd, Waynesville, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Long's Chapel Child Enrichment Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight professional and caring staff, clean facilities, strong communication, meals provided, and individualized attention to children's development and needs.
Professional and caring staffclean facilityexcellent communication with parents (photos and updates)reasonable pricing
Rating Distribution
Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Waynesville
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Waynesville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Waynesville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28785 | 5 | 4.37 | 1 | |
| 28786 | 14 | 4.31 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Waynesville (– children)
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up to 30 children
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31–75 children
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76–150 children
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150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Waynesville based on parent reviews
First United Methodist Child Development Center
566 S Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC
This facility received no actual parent reviews about its daycare services. All reviews reference the affiliated First United Methodist Church, praising its worship services, community involvement, and programs. No information is available about the child development center specifically.
Dellwood Baptist Child Enrichment Center
115 Hall Drive, Waynesville, NC
Dellwood Baptist Child Enrichment Center is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback for its welcoming atmosphere and spiritual environment. Parents and visitors praise the compassionate congregation, community events, and faith-centered approach. The facility appears to create a warm, inclusive experience for families.
Eagle'S Nest Early Learning Center And Preschool
1358 Sulphur Springs Road, Waynesville, NC
Great Start Child Development Center
39 Putnam Street, Waynesville, NC
Hug -A- Bunch Day Care
139 Assembly Street, Waynesville, NC
Kid Zone
333 Access Road, Waynesville, NC
Parents consistently praise Kid Zone for its caring, responsive staff and supportive environment. Children show developmental progress and parents report feeling confident leaving their kids in the center's care. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and willingness to work with children of diverse needs, including those with autism and special requirements.
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Daycare Centers in Waynesville, North Carolina
There are 19 daycare centers in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 42% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 84 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville
Showing 19 results
- Address
- 1358 Sulphur Springs Road, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 476-5133
- Address
- 39 Putnam Street, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 246-9158
- Address
- 139 Assembly Street, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 452-5820
Dellwood Baptist Child Enrichment Center is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback for its welcoming atmosphere and spiritual environment. Parents and visitors praise the compassionate congregation, community events, and faith-centered approach. The facility appears to create a warm, inclusive experience for families.
- Address
- 115 Hall Drive, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 926-1811
This facility received no actual parent reviews about its daycare services. All reviews reference the affiliated First United Methodist Church, praising its worship services, community involvement, and programs. No information is available about the child development center specifically.
- Address
- 566 S Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 452-1773
- Address
- 489-B Pigeon St, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 456-4546
Parents consistently praise Kid Zone for its caring, responsive staff and supportive environment. Children show developmental progress and parents report feeling confident leaving their kids in the center's care. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and willingness to work with children of diverse needs, including those with autism and special requirements.
- Address
- 333 Access Road, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 456-3000
Long's Chapel Child Enrichment Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight professional and caring staff, clean facilities, strong communication, meals provided, and individualized attention to children's development and needs.
- Address
- 133 Old Clyde Rd, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 452-7574
- Address
- 72 1/2 South Hill Street, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 456-5933
- Address
- 72 S Hill St, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 456-5933
Feedback highlights exceptional support for children with special needs, particularly praising Director Debbie and teacher Cecily for their patience and engagement. However, severe allegations of abuse, neglect, and failure to manage behavioral issues like biting are also reported, with one parent citing a lack of response to management complaints.
- Address
- 225 Church Street, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 452-2726
A few reviewers highlight the staff's kindness and their children's enjoyment, with one parent expressing strong satisfaction and another noting the facility's good church connection. Conversely, a single critical review describes the center as disappointing for lacking special needs accommodations and failing to support potty training for a child with autism.
- Address
- 100 S Main St, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 456-9465
- Address
- 106 Hampshire Drive, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 410 Hall Drive, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 926-3207
- Address
- 1111 Plott Creek Road, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 456-2406
- Address
- 1155 N Main St, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 452-6997
- Address
- 410 Hall Drive, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 926-3207
- Address
- 1111 Plot Creek Rd, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 456-2406
- Address
- 2238 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 456-2407
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
- Church Daycare — 5 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities