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1 Child Daycare & Preschools in Highlands, North Carolina

Browse all 1 child daycare & preschools in Highlands, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Highlands

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.

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    Gordon Center For Children INC.
    4.37 score
    4.6(8)

    315 Main Street, Highlands, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews praise Gordon Center for Children as a welcoming religious facility with uplifting services and community support. Parents appreciate the friendly staff, clean environment, and sense of church family. One reviewer noted tight parking as a minor concern.

    Welcoming atmospherehelpful staffuplifting services and sermonsclean and organized

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Highlands, North Carolina

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Highlands, North Carolina, making up 50% of the 2 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 Highlands, 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 Highlands

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Highlands Community Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
89 Church Street, Highlands, NC
Phone
(828) 526-8905

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Highlands, North Carolina, out of 2 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 Highlands, 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
Highlands offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Church 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 Highlands for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Highlands 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.