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5 Child Daycare & Preschools in Hampstead, North Carolina

Browse all 5 child daycare & preschools in Hampstead, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hampstead

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
    Discovery Place Child Care Center INC
    4.19 score
    4.3(9)

    704 Nc Hwy 210 W, Hampstead, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Discovery Place receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, cleanliness, and child development. However, two detailed negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate supervision ratios, poor hygiene, unprofessional enrollment practices, and unresponsive management.

    Caring and genuinely sweet staffclean facilityactivities and special eventscommunication about child's day
  2. 2
    Rainbow Garden Preschool & Dolphin After-School En
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    1497 Country Club Road, Hampstead, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Rainbow Garden Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, safe environment, and developmental progress children make. However, one parent reported serious concerns about communication, selective discipline, and bias toward staff members' children.

    Dramatic improvements in speech and social skillsdaily feedback and noteson-site occupational therapy evaluationsMontessori-style structure
  3. 3
    Kids Korner Learning Center
    3.56 score
    3.4(14)

    15965 Us Hwy 17, Hampstead, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids Korner Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with many praising the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and safe environment. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about closure fees and allegations of neglect and state investigation.

    Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilityengaging lesson plans and activitieschildren excited to attend

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Hampstead based on parent reviews

Discovery Place Child Care Center INC

4.3(9)

704 Nc Hwy 210 W, Hampstead, NC

Discovery Place receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, cleanliness, and child development. However, two detailed negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate supervision ratios, poor hygiene, unprofessional enrollment practices, and unresponsive management.

Caring and genuinely sweet staffclean facilityactivities and special events

Rainbow Garden Preschool & Dolphin After-School En

4.3(5)

1497 Country Club Road, Hampstead, NC

Rainbow Garden Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, safe environment, and developmental progress children make. However, one parent reported serious concerns about communication, selective discipline, and bias toward staff members' children.

Dramatic improvements in speech and social skillsdaily feedback and noteson-site occupational therapy evaluations

Kids Korner Learning Center

3.4(14)

15965 Us Hwy 17, Hampstead, NC

Kids Korner Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with many praising the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and safe environment. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about closure fees and allegations of neglect and state investigation.

Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilityengaging lesson plans and activities

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Hampstead, North Carolina

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Hampstead, North Carolina, making up 83% of the 6 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 Hampstead, 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 Hampstead

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Discovery Place Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Discovery Place receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, cleanliness, and child development. However, two detailed negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate supervision ratios, poor hygiene, unprofessional enrollment practices, and unresponsive management.

Caring and genuinely sweet staffclean facilityactivities and special events
Address
704 Nc Hwy 210 W, Hampstead, NC
Phone
(910) 270-2229
Rainbow Garden Preschool & Dolphin After-School En
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rainbow Garden Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, safe environment, and developmental progress children make. However, one parent reported serious concerns about communication, selective discipline, and bias toward staff members' children.

Dramatic improvements in speech and social skillsdaily feedback and noteson-site occupational therapy evaluations
Address
1497 Country Club Road, Hampstead, NC
Phone
(910) 233-8594
Kids Korner Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kids Korner Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with many praising the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and safe environment. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about closure fees and allegations of neglect and state investigation.

Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilityengaging lesson plans and activities
Address
15965 Us Hwy 17, Hampstead, NC
Phone
(910) 270-5175
Topsail Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
301 Whitebridge Road, Hampstead, NC
Phone
(910) 319-0813
Old Landing Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12124 Highway 50, Hampstead, NC
Phone
(910) 329-1261

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Hampstead, North Carolina, out of 6 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 Hampstead, 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
Hampstead offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 Hampstead for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hampstead 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.