Children at daycare

Best Before or After School Daycare in Hampstead, NC

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Hampstead. Average rating: 4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Hampstead, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4/5
Parent reviews
28
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Hampstead has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 28 parent reviews averaging 4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hampstead

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
    Discovery Place Child Care Center INC
    4.19 score
    4.3(9)

    704 Nc Hwy 210 W, Hampstead, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Discovery Place receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, cleanliness, and child development. However, two detailed negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate supervision ratios, poor hygiene, unprofessional enrollment practices, and unresponsive management.

    Caring and genuinely sweet staffclean facilityactivities and special eventscommunication about child's day
  2. 2
    Rainbow Garden Preschool & Dolphin After-School En
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    1497 Country Club Road, Hampstead, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Rainbow Garden Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, safe environment, and developmental progress children make. However, one parent reported serious concerns about communication, selective discipline, and bias toward staff members' children.

    Dramatic improvements in speech and social skillsdaily feedback and noteson-site occupational therapy evaluationsMontessori-style structure
  3. 3
    Kids Korner Learning Center
    3.56 score
    3.4(14)

    15965 Us Hwy 17, Hampstead, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids Korner Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with many praising the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and safe environment. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about closure fees and allegations of neglect and state investigation.

    Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilityengaging lesson plans and activitieschildren excited to attend

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Hampstead

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Hampstead zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
284436
4
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Hampstead (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Hampstead

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Hampstead, North Carolina

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Hampstead, North Carolina, making up 17% 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 Hampstead have an average rating of 4 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4 stars. Our analysis covers 28 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Hampstead, 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 Hampstead

Showing 1 results

North Topsail Elementary School Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1310 Sloop Point Loop Road, Hampstead, NC
Phone
(910) 270-0694

Page 1 of 1· 1 results

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Hampstead, 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 Hampstead have an average Google rating of 4 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Hampstead, 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
Hampstead offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 Hampstead for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hampstead 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.