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10 Before or After School Daycare in Marion, North Carolina

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

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Marion

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews โ€” daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

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    225 E Court Street, Marion, NC ยท Church Daycare ยท Capacity: -999 children

    NOTE: Reviews provided are for the church facility, not the preschool program. Reviewers praise New Manna Baptist Church for its welcoming atmosphere, biblical teaching using the King James Version, and engaging youth programs and conferences. Leadership, particularly Pastor Tony Shirley, receives consistent praise for being approachable, spiritual, and community-focused.

    Friendly staff and congregationclean facilityKJV biblical teachingSpirit-filled services
  2. 2

    54 College Drive, Marion, NC ยท Before or After School Daycare ยท Capacity: -999 children

    These reviews do not appear to be for the daycare center, but rather for McDowell Tech Community College itself. The reviews praise the college's facilities, instructors, and various programs and services.

    Beautiful mountain campussmall class sizeshelpful instructorsexcellent customer service
  3. 3
    Little Wonders
    3.16 score
    2.7(9)

    474 State Street, Marion, NC ยท Child Daycare & Preschools ยท Capacity: -999 children

    Little Wonders has extremely polarized reviews. Two parents praised the staff and care highly, but eight parents reported serious concerns including inappropriate child restraint, excessive sick-day policies, inadequate supervision, staff shortages, and alleged mistreatment of toddlers displaying normal age-appropriate behaviors.

    Caring and wonderful staffchildren enjoy attendinglong-term positive experiencesstrong staff-child relationships

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Before or After School Daycare in Marion, North Carolina

There are 10 before or after school daycare in Marion, North Carolina, making up 45% of the 22 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 Marion, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

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There are 10 before or after school daycares in Marion, North Carolina, out of 22 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 Marion, 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
Marion offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools โ€” 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs โ€” 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare โ€” 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare โ€” 10 facilities
Each type serves different needs โ€” 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 Marion for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Marion 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.