How do I choose the right daycare in Kernersville?

When choosing a daycare in Kernersville, 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

What types of daycare are available in Kernersville?

Kernersville offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 3 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Kernersville, North Carolina (1 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in North Carolina?

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 Kernersville for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kernersville

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.

First Christian Ministries Kids Castle

4.64 score

4.8(20)

1130 North Main Street, Kernersville, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

First Christian Ministries Kids Castle is a religious facility in Kernersville, NC with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming community, strong pastoral leadership, and emphasis on Christian values and service to others. Parents report feeling at home and appreciate the various ministries, activities, and support systems available to families.

Welcoming and friendly communitystrong pastoral leadershipexcellent children's ministrymulti

Family Services Head Start Kernersville

4.4 score

4.5(20)

512 West Mountain St, Kernersville, NC · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise Family Services Head Start Kernersville for its caring, dedicated staff and high-quality early childhood education program. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally in a nurturing environment, with the program helping prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. The center also provides additional support services such as warm clothing when available.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong curriculumchildren enjoy learningwelcoming to parents and grandparents

First Baptist Church

4.35 score

4.6(7)

401 Oakhurst Street, Kernersville, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

First Baptist Church in Kernersville operates a daycare program that receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the warm, loving environment and report their children enjoy attending. Staff are noted for being friendly, welcoming, and attentive to child safety.

Warm and welcoming environmentloving staffchildren enjoy attendingsafe sign-in/out procedures

Main Street Baptist Day Care

4.33 score

4.6(6)

126 N Main Street, Kernersville, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Main Street Baptist Day Care receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the clean facility, dedicated staff, enrichment activities, and responsive communication. One parent reported a negative experience with a missed tour appointment and lack of staff availability.

clean facilitydedicated and caring staffenrichment activities for all agesresponsive teacher communication with photo updates

Triad Baptist Christian Preschool

4.16 score

4.2(20)

1175 South Main Street, Kernersville, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

TRIAD BAPTIST CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL is a highly-regarded school-based Christian academy in Kernersville, NC, consistently praised by parents for academic quality, supportive staff, and nurturing environment. Parents report strong student engagement, excellent teacher-to-student ratios, and exceptional support for students with special needs. The school emphasizes both academics and Christian values, with families describing it as a caring community that feels like family.

Holy Cross Child Development Center

3.93 score

3.9(13)

616 South Cherry Street, Kernersville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Holy Cross Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and professional staff, clean facility, strong communication, and engaging activities. However, one parent reported the center was unwilling to work with their family to accommodate a child with developmental delays and terminated care without attempting to develop a support plan.

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Headstart Programs in Kernersville, North Carolina

There are 1 headstart programs in Kernersville, North Carolina, making up 7% of the 14 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.

When choosing a daycare in Kernersville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Kernersville, North Carolina, out of 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Kernersville, 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

Kernersville offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 3 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Kernersville for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Kernersville 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.

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