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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Kings Mountain, NC

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Kings Mountain. Average rating: 4.67/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Kings Mountain, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.67/5
Parent reviews
22
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Kings Mountain has 2 licensed child daycare & preschools with 22 parent reviews averaging 4.67/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28086 zip code, averaging 4.67 stars across 9 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kings Mountain

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
    Higher Learning Child Care Academy INC.
    4 score
    4(20)

    104 S Carpenter Street, Kings Mountain, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Higher Learning Child Care Academy for its caring, compassionate staff and family-oriented approach. Children engage in educational activities, play, and developmental learning while parents appreciate the secure environment and strong communication. Multiple reviewers describe it as one of the best daycare facilities they've experienced.

    Caring and loving staffeducational and fun activitiesstrong parent-staff communicationsecure facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Kings Mountain

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Kings Mountain, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
6 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Kings Mountain zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
280869
4.67
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Kings Mountain (– 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 Kings Mountain based on parent reviews

Higher Learning Child Care Academy INC.

4(20)

104 S Carpenter Street, Kings Mountain, NC

Parents consistently praise Higher Learning Child Care Academy for its caring, compassionate staff and family-oriented approach. Children engage in educational activities, play, and developmental learning while parents appreciate the secure environment and strong communication. Multiple reviewers describe it as one of the best daycare facilities they've experienced.

Caring and loving staffeducational and fun activitiesstrong parent-staff communication

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Daycare types in Kings Mountain

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 6

Child Daycare & Preschools in Kings Mountain, North Carolina

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, making up 22% of the 9 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 Kings Mountain have an average rating of 4.67 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 22 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Kings Mountain, 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 Kings Mountain

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Higher Learning Child Care Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Higher Learning Child Care Academy for its caring, compassionate staff and family-oriented approach. Children engage in educational activities, play, and developmental learning while parents appreciate the secure environment and strong communication. Multiple reviewers describe it as one of the best daycare facilities they've experienced.

Caring and loving staffeducational and fun activitiesstrong parent-staff communication
Address
104 S Carpenter Street, Kings Mountain, NC
Phone
(704) 259-6044
It Takes A Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
813 West King Street, Kings Mountain, NC
Phone
(704) 750-4280

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, out of 9 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 Kings Mountain have an average Google rating of 4.67 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Kings Mountain, 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
Kings Mountain offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 6 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 Kings Mountain for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Kings Mountain 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.