Best Before or After School Daycare in Matthews, NC

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Matthews

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

   National Child Care Institute

   4.77 score

   5(17)

   9908 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise NCCI for exceptional professionalism, individualized care, and a curriculum-based approach that goes beyond typical daycare. Staff are described as caring and communicative, with a focus on early academic advancement and child development. Parents report their children show significant learning gains and increased confidence.

   Strong academic curriculumsmall class sizesknowledgeable and caring staffexcellent communication with parents
2. 2

   Assembly Of God Day Care

   4.72 score

   5(13)

   6800 Stevens Mill Road, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Assembly of God Day Care in Matthews, NC receives consistently high praise from parents for its family-like atmosphere, caring staff, and quality educational programs. Parents highlight excellent communication through daily updates and photos, clean facilities, engaging activities, and homemade meals. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and emotionally while attending.

   Caring and loving stafffamily-oriented environmentexcellent paren
3. 3

   Mt Moriah Child Development Center INC

   4.72 score

   4.9(20)

   381 Crestdale Road, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Mt. Moriah Child Development Center in Matthews, NC receives universally positive feedback from parents. All reviewed parents praise the director Kristy and staff for providing exceptional, loving care in a clean environment with strong educational preparation for kindergarten.

   Caring and nurturing staffdirector is hands-on and responsiveclean facility with strict hygiene standardslow teacher turnover
4. 4

   Rainbow Child Care Center

   4.43 score

   4.6(13)

   15000 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Rainbow Child Care Center (KinderCare Matthews location) receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong educational outcomes including early potty training success, and a clean, safe environment. The center is particularly noted for responsiveness, supporting children with special needs, and maintaining high standards even during COVID.

   Responsive stafffriendly and pleasant teachersclean facilityeducational development
5. 5

   Christ Our Shepherd Child Care

   4.23 score

   4.3(17)

   226 West John Street, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Christ Our Shepherd Child Care in Matthews receives consistently high praise from parents and grandparents. Reviews highlight the staff's genuine care and dedication, strong leadership, and welcoming Christian environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Parents appreciate transparent communication, community involvement, and notably low teacher turnover.

   Loving and attentive staffstrong leadership and administrationlow teacher turnoverclear parent communication with photo/video updates
6. 6

   Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center

   4.15 score

   4.3(5)

   12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

   Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, child engagement, and educational activities. However, one parent reported serious concerns about physical handling of children and inappropriate disciplinary practices.

   Friendly and helpful staffchildren excited to attendstrong parent communicationhands-on creative activities
7. 7

   Tutor Time Child Care/ Learning Center

   4.08 score

   4.1(20)

   2560 Plantation Center Drive, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Matthews for its caring, experienced staff, structured learning environment, and strong communication with families. Children show enthusiasm for attending and make measurable educational progress. The facility offers convenient amenities like meals, diapers, app updates, and live camera feeds.

   Caring and loving teachersproactive communication via SproutAbout app with photos/videoslive camera feedstructured curriculum with
8. 8

   Smart Kids Child Development Center #7

   4.06 score

   4.1(7)

   1208 Sam Newell Road, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   SMART KIDS Child Development Center #7 in Matthews receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise individual teachers and classroom experiences, reporting their children are thriving academically and emotionally. However, several parents raise serious concerns about management professionalism, facility security, lack of supervision, and overall safety standards.

   Caring and professional classroom teachers (Ms. ShawnMs. BMs. RamirezMs. Jenkins)
9. 9

   Ladybug Learning Academy LLC

   4 score

   4(20)

   2251 Stallings Road, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Ladybug Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, Christian-based environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and noticeable developmental improvements in their children. Multiple reviewers describe it as a happy, nurturing place where children are excited to attend and where staff demonstrate genuine love and support for the children.

   Christian-based curriculumcaring and loving staffclean facilityengaging activities
10. 10

    Matthews Country Day

    3.92 score

    3.9(20)

    10540 Monroe Rd, Matthews, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Matthews Country Day receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and strong teacher-child connections. The director Rebekah is frequently noted for her welcoming approach and involvement in the center's operations.

    caring and patient teacherswarm and nurturing environmentclean facilitygood communication

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