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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Elizabethtown, NC

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Elizabethtown. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Elizabethtown, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.6/5
Parent reviews
25
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Elizabethtown has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 25 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28337 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Elizabethtown

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Elizabethtown, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
7 daycares · 4 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Elizabethtown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
283378
4.6
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Elizabethtown (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Elizabethtown based on parent reviews

Sunshine Corner

5(1)

209 Grey Moss Lane, Elizabethtown, NC

Growing Footprints Childcare LLC

5(1)

2725 Us Highway 701 North, Elizabethtown, NC

Elizabethtown Christian Educational Ministries

4.3(2)

1800 West Broad Street, Elizabethtown, NC

Kidz-N-Motion

3.7(1)

303 South Morehead Street, Elizabethtown, NC

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Daycare types in Elizabethtown

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Elizabethtown, North Carolina

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, making up 88% of the 8 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Elizabethtown have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 25 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Elizabethtown, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Elizabethtown

Showing 7 results

Sunshine Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
209 Grey Moss Lane, Elizabethtown, NC
Phone
(910) 862-4091
Growing Footprints Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2725 Us Highway 701 North, Elizabethtown, NC
Phone
(910) 874-4476
Elizabethtown Christian Educational Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1800 West Broad Street, Elizabethtown, NC
Phone
(910) 862-3427
Kidz-N-Motion
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
303 South Morehead Street, Elizabethtown, NC
Phone
(910) 872-4021
Bladen Lakes Primary School Pre-Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9554 Johnsontown Road, Elizabethtown, NC
Phone
(910) 588-4606
Child Care Network #86 INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise CHILD CARE NETWORK #86 as a loving, safe, and well-organized facility where children thrive academically and socially. Staff are described as attentive, caring, and professional, with Director Mrs. Mack noted as particularly effective and supportive. The facility maintains strong communication with parents through daily updates, photos, and a tracking app.

Attentive and caring staffstrong leadership under Director Mrs. Mackdaily communication app with photos and tracking
Address
500 Mercer Mill Rd, Elizabethtown, NC
Phone
(910) 872-0000
Elizabethtown Primary Pre K
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
301 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown, NC
Phone
(910) 862-3380

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, out of 8 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Elizabethtown have an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Elizabethtown, 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
Elizabethtown offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Elizabethtown for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Elizabethtown 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.