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10 Before or After School Daycare in Hendersonville, North Carolina

Browse all 10 before or after school daycare in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hendersonville

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
    Grace Lutheran Preschool
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    1245 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Grace Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children were cherished, nurtured, and well-prepared for kindergarten. Parents highlight the warm community atmosphere, caring staff who know children by name, and the facility's strong academic preparation and security measures.

    Caring and qualified staffwarm nurturing environmentexcellent kindergarten preparationsafe campus with strong security
  2. 2
    King Creek Center
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    20 Fickley Drive, Hendersonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise WNC Source's early childhood and Head Start programs for excellent learning outcomes and kindergarten preparation. The organization receives consistent recognition for responsive, courteous staff and caring leadership that goes above and beyond for families in the community.

    Responsive staffcourteous driverspunctual transportationclean facilities
  3. 3
    Mt Pisgah Lutheran Preschool
    4.21 score
    4.3(11)

    2606 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, high safety standards, smaller class sizes, and religious instruction. Parents consistently recommend the facility and note strong teacher retention and healthy meal options. One parent reported negative interactions with the director and her daughter.

    caring and passionate teachershigh safety standardshealthy mealssmaller class sizes allowing more individual attention
  4. 4
    Alice'S Playground Center
    4 score
    4(5)

    701 A South Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Alice's Playground Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, particularly Miss Alice and Miss Jeanette. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about inadequate supervision and unsecured classroom gates that were not promptly addressed.

    caring and professional staffteachers are patient and attentivechildren excited to attendsafe and educational environment
  5. 5
    Little Bright Minds
    3.75 score
    3.5(5)

    3564 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Bright Minds receives mixed feedback with positive reviews highlighting caring teachers, clean facilities, and good staffing levels. However, some recent submissions appear to be inquiries rather than substantive reviews.

    caring and attentive teachersclean facilityadequate staffingnice playground
  6. 6
    Little Blessings Christian Academy
    3.73 score
    3.6(11)

    26 Francis Road, Hendersonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Blessings Christian Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like atmosphere and well-educated staff. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, engaging activities, strong communication through daily sheets and newsletters, and Christian-based curriculum with daily prayer and Bible study. The center is described as going beyond typical childcare with dedicated teachers who genuinely love working with children.

    Family-like atmospherecaring staffwell-educated teachersclean facility

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Daycare types in Hendersonville

Child Daycare & Preschools 14Headstart Programs 3Church Daycare 5Before or After School Daycare 10

Before or After School Daycare in Hendersonville, North Carolina

There are 10 before or after school daycare in Hendersonville, North Carolina, making up 31% of the 32 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 Hendersonville, 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 Hendersonville

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Bruce Drysdale Elementary Psam-Pspm Plus
Before or After School Daycare
Address
271 Bearcat Blvd, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 697-4951
Dana Elementary Psam-Pspm
Before or After School Daycare
Address
690 Ridge Road, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 685-6790
Clear Creek Elementary Psam-Pspm-Plus
Before or After School Daycare
Address
737 North Clear Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 697-4945
Bruce Drysdale Intensive Intervention
Before or After School Daycare
Address
271 N Bearcat Blvd, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 697-5568
Sugarloaf Elementary Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2270 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 697-4941
Hendersonville Elem Psam/Pm/Plus
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1039 Randall Cir, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 698-4452
Wcca-Bruce Drysdale Children'S Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
271 Bearcat Blvd, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 698-5039
Henderson County P.S. Child Care Atkinson Elementa
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2510 Old Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 697-4936
Helping Hand At Clear Creek
Before or After School Daycare
Address
737 N Clear Creek, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 772-9103
Wcca Children'S Services - Sugarloaf Elementary Sc
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2270 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 696-6673

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 before or after school daycares in Hendersonville, North Carolina, out of 32 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 Hendersonville, 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
Hendersonville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 5 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 10 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 Hendersonville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hendersonville 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.