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Best Before or After School Daycare in Carthage, NC

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Carthage. Average rating: 4.38/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Carthage, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.38/5
Parent reviews
14
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Carthage offers 2 licensed before or after school daycare, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.38/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Carthage

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
    Little Miracles Two Child Care
    4.34 score
    4.5(11)

    427 Vass Carthage Rd, Carthage, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Miracles Two Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging learning environment, and special events like graduations. One parent expressed concerns about screen time, lack of artwork, injury documentation, and staff training in a 2-star review.

    Warm and welcoming staffchild development support including speech therapy improvementsage-appropriate homework and academicscreative holiday celebrations and graduation events

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Carthage

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.38avg rating
4 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Carthage zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
283276
4.38
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Carthage (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Carthage

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Carthage, North Carolina

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Carthage, North Carolina, making up 33% 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 Carthage have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.38 stars. Our analysis covers 14 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Carthage

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Carthage Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
312 Rockingham Street, Carthage, NC
Phone
(910) 947-2781
Carthage Elementary Afterschool Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
312 Rockingham Street, Carthage, NC
Phone
(910) 947-2781

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Carthage, 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 Carthage have an average Google rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Carthage, 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
Carthage offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Carthage for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Carthage 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.