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Best Before or After School Daycare in Elkin, NC

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Elkin. Average rating: 3.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Elkin, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.8/5
Parent reviews
33
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Elkin has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 33 parent reviews averaging 3.8/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Elkin

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
    Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Day Care
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    650 Nc Hwy 268 W, Elkin, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Day Care for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational focus. Children show significant developmental progress in academics and social-emotional growth. The facility is described as clean, safe, and providing a nurturing Christian environment.

    Caring and dedicated staffstrong academic instruction and child developmentChristian/Bible-based curriculumresponsive communication with parents
  2. 2
    Rainbow Child Care Center @ Elkin
    3.78 score
    3.7(13)

    850 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center @ Elkin (operated as KinderCare) for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Reviews highlight strong communication through daily updates and photos, individual attention to children's needs, and a welcoming atmosphere. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend and form strong bonds with teachers.

    Caring and compassionate staffexcellent communication via app with daily photos and updatesindividual attention to each child's needspositive developmental growth

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Elkin

4.5 - 5.0
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4.0 - 4.4
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3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
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Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.7avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

3.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Elkin zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
286215
3.8
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Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Elkin (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

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Medium

31–75 children

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Large

76–150 children

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Very Large

150+ children

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Daycare types in Elkin

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Elkin, North Carolina

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Elkin, North Carolina, making up 20% of the 5 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 Elkin have an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 3.9 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Elkin, 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 Elkin

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Elkin Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
135 Old Virginia Road, Elkin, NC
Phone
(336) 835-2756

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Elkin, North Carolina, out of 5 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 Elkin have an average Google rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Elkin, 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
Elkin offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Elkin for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Elkin 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.