7 Headstart Programs in Asheville, North Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Asheville

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

   Living Savior Preschool

   4.65 score

   4.9(13)

   301 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Living Savior Preschool is a Christ-centered center in Asheville with consistently excellent reviews praising the teaching staff, director Ms. Krauss, and welcoming community environment. Parents report their children enjoy daily learning through academics, Bible stories, and play in a well-maintained facility. The center is noted for its professionalism, attention to detail, and supportive church community.

   Christ-centered curriculumknowledgeable and professional
2. 2

   Crossroads Children'S Center

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   20 South Bear Creek Road, Asheville, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

   Reviews are primarily about the church rather than the daycare specifically. The one daycare-related comment praises the staff and teachers, noting a child has attended for over 4 years with excellent care. The facility appears to be well-regarded by families who use both the church and daycare services.

   Caring and amazing nursery/daycare stafflong-term enrollment satisfactionwelcoming environmentexperienced teachers including Miss Kim
3. 3

   West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

   West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the caring and welcoming staff, strong sense of community, and faith-based environment. The facility is noted for quality childcare services and creating a supportive family atmosphere.

   caring and loving staffwelcoming environmentquality childcarefaith-based values
4. 4

   The Academy Of Asheville INC.

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   1709 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   The Academy of Asheville receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the professional and caring staff, clean facility, quality curriculum, and strong preparation for kindergarten, with many noting their children's excitement about attending and significant developmental growth.

   Professional and caring staffimmaculate cleanlinesshigh-quality learning materials and activitieswell-structured curriculum
5. 5

   Emmanuel Lutheran School

   4.45 score

   4.7(9)

   51 Wilburn Place, Asheville, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

   Emmanuel Lutheran School is highly praised by parents for its warm, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment with experienced, caring teachers. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with small class sizes, test scores above national average, and strong school-family community engagement.

   Warm and nurturing environmentexperienced and compassionate teacherssmall class sizesabove-average test scores
6. 6

   First Baptist Child Development Center

   4.39 score

   4.6(9)

   5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   First Baptist Child Development Center in Asheville receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, strong educational foundation, and family-like environment. The center is particularly noted for Director Jennifer Buchanan's dedication and the lasting relationships children form there. One negative review cited poor communication and concerns about the director's priorities.

   caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child rela
7. 7

   Kaleidoscope Child Care Center

   4.35 score

   4.6(7)

   152 Weaverville Hwy, Asheville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Kaleidoscope Child Care Center (also referred to as Lots of Love in reviews) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the loving, experienced staff and quality of care. However, one parent reported poor phone customer service and difficulty obtaining enrollment information.

   Experienced and caring staff with long tenureclean facilitieswarm and nurturing environmentstrong child development outcomes
8. 8

   Blue Ridge Montessori School

   4.34 score

   4.5(11)

   38 Sycamore Rd, Asheville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise Blue Ridge Montessori School for its attentive, caring teachers led by Ms. Gayle, strong Montessori curriculum, and nurturing community environment. Children show measurable developmental progress across academic, social, and emotional skills. Families report high satisfaction with the school's outdoor spaces, low student-teacher ratio, and family engagement activities.

   Experienced and dedicated teachersMontessori curriculum effectivenessstrong sense of communityoutdoor learning environment
9. 9

   Asheville Jewish Community Center

   4.32 score

   4.4(20)

   236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   The Asheville Jewish Community Center receives consistently positive feedback for its warm, welcoming environment and high-quality early childhood education program. Parents praise the caring staff, beautiful facilities, diverse programming, and strong sense of community. The center is noted for its award-winning Pre-K program, excellent pool facilities, and commitment to Jewish values.

   caring and attentive staffbeautiful facilitiesaward-winning early childhood education programfrequent field trips and activities
10. 10

    Children'S Center At Gracelyn

    4.28 score

    4.4(11)

    789a Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Children's Center at Gracelyn receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current parents, who praise the caring and skilled staff, developmental curriculum, and nurturing environment where children thrive. However, some prospective parents report poor customer service and unresponsive communication when inquiring about enrollment or checking waitlist status.

    Kind and nurturing staffpersonalized greetings for childrenoutdoor play and learning activitieslong-term teacher retention (5-15+ years)

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