Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Hendersonville, NC
Compare 14 child daycare & preschools in Hendersonville. Average rating: 4.13/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Hendersonville, North Carolina at a glance
- Programs
- 14
- Avg rating
- 4.13/5
- Parent reviews
- 83
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Hendersonville has 14 licensed child daycare & preschools with 83 parent reviews averaging 4.13/5.The highest-rated options cluster around 28739 (avg 4.63 stars), while 28792 has the largest selection (18 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hendersonville
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.
- 1Grace Lutheran Preschool4.4 score4.5(20)
1245 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Grace Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children were cherished, nurtured, and well-prepared for kindergarten. Parents highlight the warm community atmosphere, caring staff who know children by name, and the facility's strong academic preparation and security measures.
Caring and qualified staffwarm nurturing environmentexcellent kindergarten preparationsafe campus with strong security - 2King Creek Center4.24 score4.3(20)
20 Fickley Drive, Hendersonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise WNC Source's early childhood and Head Start programs for excellent learning outcomes and kindergarten preparation. The organization receives consistent recognition for responsive, courteous staff and caring leadership that goes above and beyond for families in the community.
Responsive staffcourteous driverspunctual transportationclean facilities - 3Mt Pisgah Lutheran Preschool4.21 score4.3(11)
2606 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, high safety standards, smaller class sizes, and religious instruction. Parents consistently recommend the facility and note strong teacher retention and healthy meal options. One parent reported negative interactions with the director and her daughter.
caring and passionate teachershigh safety standardshealthy mealssmaller class sizes allowing more individual attention - 4Alice'S Playground Center4 score4(5)
701 A South Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Alice's Playground Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, particularly Miss Alice and Miss Jeanette. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about inadequate supervision and unsecured classroom gates that were not promptly addressed.
caring and professional staffteachers are patient and attentivechildren excited to attendsafe and educational environment - 5Little Bright Minds3.75 score3.5(5)
3564 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Bright Minds receives mixed feedback with positive reviews highlighting caring teachers, clean facilities, and good staffing levels. However, some recent submissions appear to be inquiries rather than substantive reviews.
caring and attentive teachersclean facilityadequate staffingnice playground - 6Little Blessings Christian Academy3.73 score3.6(11)
26 Francis Road, Hendersonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Blessings Christian Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like atmosphere and well-educated staff. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, engaging activities, strong communication through daily sheets and newsletters, and Christian-based curriculum with daily prayer and Bible study. The center is described as going beyond typical childcare with dedicated teachers who genuinely love working with children.
Family-like atmospherecaring staffwell-educated teachersclean facility
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Hendersonville
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 83 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Hendersonville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Hendersonville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28739 | 5 | 4.63 | 2 | |
| 28792 | 18 | 3.94 | 1 | |
| 28793 | 5 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Hendersonville (– children)
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up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Hendersonville based on parent reviews
King Creek Center
20 Fickley Drive, Hendersonville, NC
Parents praise WNC Source's early childhood and Head Start programs for excellent learning outcomes and kindergarten preparation. The organization receives consistent recognition for responsive, courteous staff and caring leadership that goes above and beyond for families in the community.
The Beacon Child Development Center
901 Robinson Terrace, Hendersonville, NC
Several parents describe the center as a loving, clean facility where teachers are caring and actively challenge children mentally and socially. Conversely, one parent reports a negative experience characterized by daily rude staff interactions and constant phone calls.
Little Red School
604 Brooklyn Avenue, Hendersonville, NC
Alice'S Playground Center
701 A South Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC
Alice's Playground Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, particularly Miss Alice and Miss Jeanette. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about inadequate supervision and unsecured classroom gates that were not promptly addressed.
Steps To Hope Academy
205 Thompson Street, Hendersonville, NC
Little Bright Minds
3564 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC
Little Bright Minds receives mixed feedback with positive reviews highlighting caring teachers, clean facilities, and good staffing levels. However, some recent submissions appear to be inquiries rather than substantive reviews.
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Daycare types in Hendersonville
Child Daycare & Preschools in Hendersonville, North Carolina
There are 14 child daycare & preschools in Hendersonville, North Carolina, making up 44% of the 32 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 Hendersonville have an average rating of 4.13 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 27% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 83 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Hendersonville, 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 Hendersonville
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- Address
- 604 Brooklyn Avenue, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 693-8831
Several parents describe the center as a loving, clean facility where teachers are caring and actively challenge children mentally and socially. Conversely, one parent reports a negative experience characterized by daily rude staff interactions and constant phone calls.
- Address
- 901 Robinson Terrace, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 698-4665
Parents praise WNC Source's early childhood and Head Start programs for excellent learning outcomes and kindergarten preparation. The organization receives consistent recognition for responsive, courteous staff and caring leadership that goes above and beyond for families in the community.
- Address
- 20 Fickley Drive, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 233-0197
Alice's Playground Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, particularly Miss Alice and Miss Jeanette. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about inadequate supervision and unsecured classroom gates that were not promptly addressed.
- Address
- 701 A South Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 697-9449
Little Blessings Christian Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like atmosphere and well-educated staff. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, engaging activities, strong communication through daily sheets and newsletters, and Christian-based curriculum with daily prayer and Bible study. The center is described as going beyond typical childcare with dedicated teachers who genuinely love working with children.
- Address
- 26 Francis Road, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 692-0612
Little Bright Minds receives mixed feedback with positive reviews highlighting caring teachers, clean facilities, and good staffing levels. However, some recent submissions appear to be inquiries rather than substantive reviews.
- Address
- 3564 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 435-9146
- Address
- 205 Thompson Street, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 595-2945
- Address
- 2 Sugar Hill Drive, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 180 Cold Spring Road, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 685-1571
- Address
- 2875 Pace Raod, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 685-6791
- Address
- 911 Tebeau Drive, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 697-0413
- Address
- 1521 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 697-1011
- Address
- 814 N Oak St, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 290-7411
- Address
- 620 Oakland Street, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 693-3277
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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
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