How do I choose the right daycare in Salisbury?

When choosing a daycare in Salisbury, 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 Salisbury?

Salisbury offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities Headstart Programs — 4 facilities Church Daycare — 2 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.

Headstart Programs in Salisbury, North Carolina (4 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 Salisbury for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Salisbury

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 United Methodist Child Development Center

4.62 score

5(8)

217 S Church Street, Salisbury, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise FUMC Child Development Center for its caring, attentive staff who treat children like family. The facility offers a structured curriculum with meals provided, reasonable pricing, and strong communication with parents that prepares children well for kindergarten entry.

Caring and loving staffstrong curriculum and academic preparationreasonable pricingmeals and snacks provided

Partners In Learning Child Dev. & Family Resource

4.32 score

4.4(20)

2386 Robin Road, Salisbury, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise Partners In Learning as an exceptional daycare with highly qualified, caring teachers and a nurturing learning environment. They highlight the facility's cleanliness, educational focus, NAEYC accreditation, and excellent communication through the Brightwheel app with daily photos and updates. Multiple reviewers note significant developmental progress in their children across various classroom levels.

Qualified and caring teachersnurturin

Noah'S Ark Daycare

4.25 score

4.5(5)

125 Dappler Land, Salisbury, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Noah's Ark Daycare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, child development, and welcoming environment. However, one parent reported concerns about unprofessional communication, excessive screen time, frequent closures, and restrictive potty training practices.

Caring and nurturing staffchild development and learningchildren enjoy attendingbilingual support

St. John'S Child Development Center

4.1 score

4.2(5)

300 West Innes St, Salisbury, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

St. John's Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from some parents but serious safety concerns from others. Positive reviewers highlight friendly, caring staff and happy children, while negative reviewers report inadequate supervision, staff inattention, and alleged physical mistreatment of children.

Friendly and hardworking staffcaring teacherschildren enjoy attendingresponsive management to addressing issues

Cornerstone Child Development Center East

3.84 score

3.7(6)

125 Eastville Drive, Salisbury, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Cornerstone Child Development Center East receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, individual attention to children, and reasonable pricing. Most reviewers report their children have thrived and feel welcomed by teachers and leadership. One parent expressed frustration with communication responsiveness.

Caring and loving teacherschild development and growthhands-on directorreasonable pricing

Noah'S Playloft Preschool I

3.78 score

3.6(6)

305 S Link Ave, Salisbury, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Noah's Playloft Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the facility as clean, well-organized, and staffed with caring teachers who resolve issues quickly. However, two parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, unexplained child injuries, unprofessional staff conduct, and dismissive handling of behavioral issues.

Clean and well-organized facilitycaring and wonderful teachers (especially in infant room)happy childrenresponsive issue resolution

Kiddie Land Kindergarten INC.

3.72 score

3.6(12)

1000 S Long Street E S, Salisbury, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Kiddie Land Kindergarten has highly polarized reviews. Seven parents give 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, child happiness, and learning environment. However, three 1-star reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate special needs training, missing belongings, unsanitary conditions, and insensitive teacher interactions with children on the autism spectrum.

Caring and loving staffchild happiness and engagementgood early learning instructionstaff dedication to child safety

Headstart Programs in Salisbury, North Carolina

There are 4 headstart programs in Salisbury, North Carolina, making up 19% of the 21 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 Salisbury, 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 4 headstart programs daycares in Salisbury, North Carolina, out of 21 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 Salisbury, 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

Salisbury offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
Church Daycare — 2 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 Salisbury for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Salisbury 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.

4 Headstart Programs in Salisbury, North Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Salisbury

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