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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in West End, NC

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in West End. Average rating: 4.46/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

West End, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.46/5
Parent reviews
30
Top rated (4.5+)
3

West End has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 30 parent reviews averaging 4.46/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 27376 zip code, averaging 4.46 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in West End

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
    Growing In Faith Academy
    4.56 score
    4.8(12)

    2180 Carthage Road, West End, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Growing in Faith Academy appears to be primarily a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming community, Pastor Chad's biblical teachings, and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents appreciate the faith-based environment and community events.

    welcoming and family-like communityPastor Chad's teaching stylefaith-based environmentcommunity involvement opportunities
  2. 2
    Sonlight Child Care Center
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    7027 Hwy 211, West End, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Sonlight Child Care Center receives universal praise from parents who highlight the caring, dedicated staff led by Ms. Tammy, strong curriculum, and warm, welcoming environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, look forward to attending daily, and experience smooth transitions with supportive teachers.

    Caring and loving staffstrong curriculumoutdoor activities and adventurescrafts and hands-on learning
  3. 3
    Luv - A - Kid Montessori Learning Center
    4.12 score
    4.2(8)

    112 Lea Road, West End, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Luv-A-Kid Montessori receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, developmental progress, and family-like atmosphere, while negative reviewers cite serious concerns about understaffing, inadequate supervision, poor hygiene practices, and lack of transparency.

    Loving and caring staffimproved speech and socializationroutine and structureclean facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in West End

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in West End, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.33avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

West End zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
273766
4.46
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in West End (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

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Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in West End based on parent reviews

Growing In Faith Academy

4.8(12)

2180 Carthage Road, West End, NC

Growing in Faith Academy appears to be primarily a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming community, Pastor Chad's biblical teachings, and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents appreciate the faith-based environment and community events.

welcoming and family-like communityPastor Chad's teaching stylefaith-based environment

Shining Stars Child Development Center INC.

4.6(4)

7613 Hwy 211, West End, NC

Parents highlight the center's caring staff and engaging educational environment, with one family noting their child's positive daily experience over 1.5 years. However, a separate account details a negative experience involving abrupt staff changes, a physical injury attributed to classroom staff, and dismissive handling of the complaint by the principal.

caring teachers and directorpositive child engagementstrong educational foundation

Luv - A - Kid Montessori Learning Center

4.2(8)

112 Lea Road, West End, NC

Luv-A-Kid Montessori receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, developmental progress, and family-like atmosphere, while negative reviewers cite serious concerns about understaffing, inadequate supervision, poor hygiene practices, and lack of transparency.

Loving and caring staffimproved speech and socializationroutine and structure

Danielle'S Playhouse Learning Center II

3.7(1)

1135 Seven Lakes Drive, West End, NC

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Daycare types in West End

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in West End, North Carolina

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in West End, North Carolina, making up 83% of the 6 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 West End have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 30 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in West End, 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 West End

Showing 5 results

Growing In Faith Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Growing in Faith Academy appears to be primarily a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming community, Pastor Chad's biblical teachings, and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents appreciate the faith-based environment and community events.

welcoming and family-like communityPastor Chad's teaching stylefaith-based environment
Address
2180 Carthage Road, West End, NC
Phone
(910) 947-3797
Shining Stars Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents highlight the center's caring staff and engaging educational environment, with one family noting their child's positive daily experience over 1.5 years. However, a separate account details a negative experience involving abrupt staff changes, a physical injury attributed to classroom staff, and dismissive handling of the complaint by the principal.

caring teachers and directorpositive child engagementstrong educational foundation
Address
7613 Hwy 211, West End, NC
Phone
(910) 215-8148
Luv - A - Kid Montessori Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Luv-A-Kid Montessori receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, developmental progress, and family-like atmosphere, while negative reviewers cite serious concerns about understaffing, inadequate supervision, poor hygiene practices, and lack of transparency.

Loving and caring staffimproved speech and socializationroutine and structure
Address
112 Lea Road, West End, NC
Phone
(910) 295-7529
Danielle'S Playhouse Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1135 Seven Lakes Drive, West End, NC
Phone
(910) 673-2273
West End Elementary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4483 Hwy 211, West End, NC
Phone
(910) 673-6691

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in West End, North Carolina, out of 6 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 West End have an average Google rating of 4.46 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in West End, 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
West End offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 West End for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in West End 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.