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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Mars Hill, NC

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Mars Hill. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mars Hill, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Mars Hill has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.8/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28754 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mars Hill

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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    Little Friends Child Care
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    740 South Main Street, Mars Hill, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Friends Child Care in Mars Hill receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the exceptional care provided by Ms. Taylor, a dedicated teacher who creates a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The facility offers flexible scheduling, competitive pricing, and numerous activities that keep children entertained and promote developmental learning.

    Caring and dedicated staff (especially Ms. Taylor)safe and nurturing environmentengaging activities and toyspromotes learning and developmental milestones

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Mars Hill

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Mars Hill, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mars Hill zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
287545
4.8
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mars Hill (– 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 Mars Hill based on parent reviews

Little Friends Child Care

5(9)

740 South Main Street, Mars Hill, NC

Little Friends Child Care in Mars Hill receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the exceptional care provided by Ms. Taylor, a dedicated teacher who creates a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The facility offers flexible scheduling, competitive pricing, and numerous activities that keep children entertained and promote developmental learning.

Caring and dedicated staff (especially Ms. Taylor)safe and nurturing environmentengaging activities and toys

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Daycare types in Mars Hill

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Mars Hill, North Carolina

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Mars Hill, North Carolina, making up 60% 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Mars Hill have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mars Hill, 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 Mars Hill

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Little Friends Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Friends Child Care in Mars Hill receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the exceptional care provided by Ms. Taylor, a dedicated teacher who creates a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The facility offers flexible scheduling, competitive pricing, and numerous activities that keep children entertained and promote developmental learning.

Caring and dedicated staff (especially Ms. Taylor)safe and nurturing environmentengaging activities and toys
Address
740 South Main Street, Mars Hill, NC
Phone
(828) 689-4127
Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational programming. Parents note significant improvements since the new director, Marcee Norton, took over in January 2022, including renovations and better communication systems. One parent expressed concerns about teacher treatment of preschoolers.

Caring and knowledgeable staffclean and safe facilitywell-organized
Address
950 Mountain View Rd, Mars Hill, NC
Phone
(828) 689-3548
Madison School-Age Care-Mars Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
200 School House Lane, Mars Hill, NC
Phone
(828) 689-2922

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Mars Hill, 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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Mars Hill have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Mars Hill, 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
Mars Hill offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Mars Hill for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mars Hill 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.