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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Sylva, NC

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Sylva. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Sylva, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
3
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Sylva offers 7 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28779 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Sylva

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Sylva, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
7 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Sylva zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2877911
5
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Sylva (– 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 Sylva based on parent reviews

Pam'S Child Development Center

5(2)

5 Mitchell Road, Sylva, NC

One parent notes that their daughter attended from four months old through kindergarten, highlighting the staff's reliability and focus on safety, education, and health. Another reviewer mentions that the center is accommodating to breastfeeding mothers.

long-term attendanceexperienced staffhigh teacher retention

Kidz Playhouse

5(1)

286 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC

Shepherd Early Education And Preschool

5

189 Grindstaff Cove Road, Sylva, NC

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Daycare types in Sylva

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

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🎨 Preschools 3

Child Daycare & Preschools in Sylva, North Carolina

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Sylva, North Carolina, making up 64% of the 11 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 Sylva have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 3 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Sylva, 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 Sylva

Showing 7 results

Pam'S Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent notes that their daughter attended from four months old through kindergarten, highlighting the staff's reliability and focus on safety, education, and health. Another reviewer mentions that the center is accommodating to breastfeeding mothers.

long-term attendanceexperienced staffhigh teacher retention
Address
5 Mitchell Road, Sylva, NC
Phone
(828) 399-1514
Kidz Playhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
286 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC
Phone
(828) 631-3041
Shepherd Early Education And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
189 Grindstaff Cove Road, Sylva, NC
Phone
(828) 586-9646
Heritage Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
486 Fairview Rd, Sylva, NC
Phone
(828) 631-3344
Jcsa Intensive Needs Classroom
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3770 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC
Phone
(828) 586-4328
Webster Early Education And Preschool - Fairview A
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
332 Big Orange Way, Sylva, NC
Phone
(828) 586-0591
Webster Enterprises Early Education And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2489 Webster Rd, Sylva, NC
Phone
(828) 586-6949

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Sylva, North Carolina, out of 11 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 Sylva have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Sylva, 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
Sylva offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Sylva for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Sylva 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.