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2 Child Daycare & Preschools in Elkin, North Carolina

Browse all 2 child daycare & preschools in Elkin, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Elkin

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
    Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Day Care
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    650 Nc Hwy 268 W, Elkin, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Day Care for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational focus. Children show significant developmental progress in academics and social-emotional growth. The facility is described as clean, safe, and providing a nurturing Christian environment.

    Caring and dedicated staffstrong academic instruction and child developmentChristian/Bible-based curriculumresponsive communication with parents
  2. 2
    Rainbow Child Care Center @ Elkin
    3.78 score
    3.7(13)

    850 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center @ Elkin (operated as KinderCare) for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Reviews highlight strong communication through daily updates and photos, individual attention to children's needs, and a welcoming atmosphere. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend and form strong bonds with teachers.

    Caring and compassionate staffexcellent communication via app with daily photos and updatesindividual attention to each child's needspositive developmental growth

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Highest rated daycares in Elkin based on parent reviews

Rainbow Child Care Center @ Elkin

3.7(13)

850 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin, NC

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center @ Elkin (operated as KinderCare) for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Reviews highlight strong communication through daily updates and photos, individual attention to children's needs, and a welcoming atmosphere. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend and form strong bonds with teachers.

Caring and compassionate staffexcellent communication via app with daily photos and updatesindividual attention to each child's needs

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Daycare types in Elkin

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Elkin, North Carolina

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Elkin, North Carolina, making up 40% of the 5 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.

When choosing a daycare in Elkin, 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 Elkin

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Rainbow Child Care Center @ Elkin
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center @ Elkin (operated as KinderCare) for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Reviews highlight strong communication through daily updates and photos, individual attention to children's needs, and a welcoming atmosphere. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend and form strong bonds with teachers.

Caring and compassionate staffexcellent communication via app with daily photos and updatesindividual attention to each child's needs
Address
850 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin, NC
Phone
(336) 835-7605
C B Eller Elementary School Pre K
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1288 C B Eller School Road, Elkin, NC
Phone
(336) 903-6100

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Elkin, North Carolina, out of 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Elkin, 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
Elkin offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 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 Elkin for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Elkin 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.