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Best Before or After School Daycare in Newton, NC

Compare 10 before or after school daycare in Newton. Average rating: 4.58/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Newton, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
10
Avg rating
4.58/5
Parent reviews
33
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Newton has 10 licensed before or after school daycare with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.58/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28658 zip code, averaging 4.58 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Newton

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
    A New Beginning Children'S Learning Center
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    15 East 22nd Street, Newton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    A New Beginning Children's Learning Center in Newton, NC receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional teacher-student relationships, responsive communication, and a welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and engaged. The facility is noted for strong leadership, reliable staffing, and quality educational programs including NC-PreK and summer camps.

    Caring and attentive teachersexcellent communication and daily updatesstrong teacher-student relationshipschildren excited to attend
  2. 2
    Little Stars Child Development Center Startown Ll
    4.41 score
    4.6(11)

    2615 W Nc 10 Highway, Newton, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Stars Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, patient staff who treat children like their own, maintain a clean facility, and provide regular communication through updates and photos. Multiple families report long-term enrollment with high satisfaction.

    Caring and loving staffclean facilityhomemade foodpatient with children

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Newton

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
10 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.65avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Newton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2865814
4.58
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Newton (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Newton

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 10

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Before or After School Daycare in Newton, North Carolina

There are 10 before or after school daycare in Newton, North Carolina, making up 71% of the 14 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 Newton have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Newton, 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 Newton

Showing 10 results

North Newton Elementary Kid Connection
Before or After School Daycare
Address
221 West 26th Street, Newton, NC
Phone
(828) 464-4001
North Newton Elementary Pre-School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
221 West 26th Street, Newton, NC
Phone
(828) 464-2631
South Newton Pre-School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
306 West I Street, Newton, NC
Phone
(828) 464-4061
South Newton Elementary Kid Connection
Before or After School Daycare
Address
306 West I Street, Newton, NC
Phone
(828) 464-4002
Quest At Balls Creek Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2620 Balls Creek Road, Newton, NC
Phone
(828) 464-4766
Quest At Startown Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4119 Startown Road, Newton, NC
Phone
(828) 464-1257
Quest At Blackburn Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4377 West Nc Hwy 10, Newton, NC
Phone
(704) 462-1344
Startown Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4119 Startown Road, Newton, NC
Phone
(828) 327-3689
Balls Creek Elementary Pre-School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2620 Balls Creek Rd, Newton, NC
Phone
(828) 464-4766
Montessori At Sandy Ford
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2931 Sandy Ford Road, Newton, NC
Phone
(828) 294-7478

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 before or after school daycares in Newton, North Carolina, out of 14 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 Newton have an average Google rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Newton, 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
Newton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Newton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Newton 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.