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Best Before or After School Daycare in Lumberton, NC

Compare 8 before or after school daycare in Lumberton. Average rating: 4.03/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lumberton, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.03/5
Parent reviews
75
Top rated (4.5+)
13

Lumberton has 8 licensed before or after school daycare with 75 parent reviews averaging 4.03/5.13 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 52% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 28360 (avg 4.93 stars), while 28358 has the largest selection (32 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lumberton

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
    Abc Pre-K
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    5089 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    ABC PRE-K is a church-based center in Lumberton, North Carolina with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming and loving community atmosphere, particularly highlighting their support programs like Camp Care and the Wednesday night Awana program for children.

    welcoming and friendly staffloving communitysupportive programs (Camp CareAwana)
  2. 2
    Love - N - Care Christian Learning Center
    4.37 score
    4.6(8)

    230 Warwick Mill Rd, Lumberton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    LOVE-N-CARE Christian Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-like environment. Parents consistently highlight specific teachers by name and report feeling safe and confident leaving their children in the facility's care. One parent gave a 1-star rating with no explanation provided.

    Professional and caring stafffamily-like atmosphereclean and safe environmentindividual attention to children's needs
  3. 3
    Cottonwood Pre-Elementary
    4.3 score
    4.4(16)

    505 Cottonwood St, Lumberton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Cottonwood Pre-Elementary receives consistently high praise from parents and family members. Reviews highlight strong staff-child relationships, caring teachers, and a welcoming environment where children are happy and well-cared for. Parents report feeling confident in the facility's safety and quality of care.

    Caring and experienced staffchildren love attendingstaff treats children like familysafe environment
  4. 4
    Scott Childcare INC.
    3.55 score
    3.1(5)

    2233 Hwy 72 West, Lumberton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Scott Childcare Inc. receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Most parents praise the teachers and learning environment, but one parent reported a negative experience involving sudden termination of care and concerns about staff handling of their toddler.

    Caring teacherspositive learning environmentchildren enjoy attendinggood peer interaction
  5. 5
    Glenda'S Day Care
    3.24 score
    2.6(6)

    299 Skipper Street, Lumberton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Glenda's Day Care in Lumberton receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. While some parents praise the friendly staff and welcoming environment, others report serious concerns including sudden dismissal without notice, high staff turnover, lack of accommodations for children with autism, favoritism, and poor communication about incidents.

    Friendly and welcoming stafftreats children wellgreets parents and childrenattentive to daily operations

Rating Distribution

Based on 25 daycares with Google ratings in Lumberton

4.5 - 5.0
13
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
9
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.03avg rating
27 daycares · 19 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.8avg rating
8 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.6avg rating
6 daycares · 4 rated

Headstart Programs

1avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lumberton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
283609
4.93
3
2835832
3.94
10

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lumberton (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lumberton based on parent reviews

Heavenly Host Christian Daycare Center LLC

4.8(2)

840 Piney Grove Road, Lumberton, NC

Map

Daycare types in Lumberton

Child Daycare & Preschools 27Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 6Before or After School Daycare 8

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✝️ Christian Daycare 5

Before or After School Daycare in Lumberton, North Carolina

There are 8 before or after school daycare in Lumberton, North Carolina, making up 19% of the 42 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 Lumberton have an average rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 25 rated facilities, with 52% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 75 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lumberton, 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 Lumberton

Showing 8 results

Heavenly Host Christian Daycare Center LLC
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
840 Piney Grove Road, Lumberton, NC
Phone
(910) 536-8538
J C Hargrave E C Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 Hargrave Street, Lumberton, NC
Phone
(910) 671-6060
Deep Branch Prime Time
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4045 Deep Branch Road, Lumberton, NC
Phone
(910) 738-2514
W H Knuckles Early Childhood Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1520 Martin Luther King Dr, Lumberton, NC
Phone
(910) 671-6020
Rowland Norment Prime Time
Before or After School Daycare
Address
701 Godwin Avenue, Lumberton, NC
Phone
(910) 671-6030
Rowland Norment Ec Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
701 Godwin Avenue, Lumberton, NC
Phone
(910) 671-6030
Tanglewood Primetime
Before or After School Daycare
Address
400 West 29th Street, Lumberton, NC
Phone
(910) 671-2826
Deep Branch Early Childhood Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4045 Deep Branch Road, Lumberton, NC
Phone
(910) 738-2514

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 before or after school daycares in Lumberton, North Carolina, out of 42 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 Lumberton have an average Google rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 25 rated facilities. About 52% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lumberton, 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
Lumberton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 27 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 6 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 8 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 Lumberton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lumberton 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.