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Best Headstart Programs in Lincolnton, NC

Compare 3 headstart programs in Lincolnton. Average rating: 4.41/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lincolnton, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.41/5
Parent reviews
63
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Lincolnton has 3 licensed headstart programs with 63 parent reviews averaging 4.41/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28092 zip code, averaging 4.46 stars across 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lincolnton

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
    Da Vinci Academy
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    429 Saint Matthews Church Road, Lincolnton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Da Vinci Academy in Lincolnton receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5. Parents praise the caring and skilled staff, quality meals, educational activities, and reasonable pricing. Children show strong social and academic development while attending.

    Caring and attentive staffquality meals providededucational activities and enrichment programsreasonable pricing
  2. 2
    Long Shoals Wesleyan Child Care
    4.31 score
    4.5(8)

    3032 Wesleyan Church Road, Lincolnton, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Long Shoals Wesleyan Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's kindness, communication, and educational approach with a religious foundation. However, one parent reported significant concerns about the facility's ability to accommodate children with disabilities, citing inadequate support and placement in inappropriate classroom settings.

    Excellent parent communicationkind and patient staffhome-cooked mealspurposeful activities
  3. 3
    First Baptist Children'S Ministry
    4.3 score
    4.4(16)

    201 Robin Road, Lincolnton, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    First Baptist Children's Ministry receives consistently high praise from parents and visitors. Reviews highlight the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, with staff described as kind, trustworthy, and family-like. Parents appreciate the warm church community and the care provided to children.

    welcoming and inclusive environmenttrustworthy staffkind and caring peoplefamily-like atmosphere
  4. 4
    Country Club Children'S Academy
    4.23 score
    4.3(17)

    310 Lithia Inn Road, Lincolnton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Country Club Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, patient staff who create a family-like environment, the Procare app for communication and updates, and the educational quality that prepares children for school transitions. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children in a safe, clean, well-organized facility.

    Caring and patient stafffamily-like atmosphereProcare app with activity updates and photosbilingual education
  5. 5
    Precious Times Learning Center INC.
    3.51 score
    3.2(8)

    1040 North Flint Street, Lincolnton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Precious Times Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise caring staff, good communication, structured schedules, and individualized attention. Negative reviews cite staff rudeness, poor handling of children with special needs, slow administrative response, lack of concern from ownership, and inappropriate teacher behavior.

    caring and loving teachersgood communication with parentsstructured daily scheduleindividualized academic attention

Rating Distribution

Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Lincolnton

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.42avg rating
6 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
5 daycares

Headstart Programs

4.35avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4.45avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lincolnton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2809215
4.46
5

Facility Sizes

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

Oaklawn Head Start

4(2)

410 Linden Street, Lincolnton, NC

One parent highlights significant progress in social skills and speech development, praising the staff for their kindness and patience. Conversely, another parent reports a negative experience involving unaddressed bullying and the expulsion of their child without adequate communication.

staff kindnesspatiencestrong desire for student success

Lincoln Park Head Start

4.7

140 Industrial Park Road, Lincolnton, NC

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Daycare types in Lincolnton

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 3Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 5

Headstart Programs in Lincolnton, North Carolina

There are 3 headstart programs in Lincolnton, North Carolina, making up 19% of the 16 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 Lincolnton have an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.45 stars. Our analysis covers 63 parent reviews.

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

All Headstart Programs in Lincolnton

Showing 3 results

Lincoln Park Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.7
Address
140 Industrial Park Road, Lincolnton, NC
Phone
(704) 732-1216
Oaklawn Head Start
Headstart Programs
4

One parent highlights significant progress in social skills and speech development, praising the staff for their kindness and patience. Conversely, another parent reports a negative experience involving unaddressed bullying and the expulsion of their child without adequate communication.

staff kindnesspatiencestrong desire for student success
Address
410 Linden Street, Lincolnton, NC
Phone
(704) 735-4702
Deaton Ave Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
101 Deaton Avenue, Lincolnton, NC
Phone
(704) 866-8721

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 headstart programs daycares in Lincolnton, North Carolina, out of 16 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 Lincolnton have an average Google rating of 4.41 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lincolnton, 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
Lincolnton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Lincolnton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lincolnton 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.