Child Care Centers in ZIP 28043 (Forest City, NC)

The current data lists 7 licensed child care centers that serve ZIP 28043 in Forest City, NC.

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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

Side-by-side provider data

Provider	Overall	Health insp.	Staffing	QM	Licensed capacity	Ownership
Alexander Baptist Day Care Center	Not rated	—	—	—	75	Not reported
Children's Development Academy, INC.	Not rated	—	—	—	45	Not reported
Choice Care Quest	Not rated	—	—	—	55	Not reported
Little Red School	Not rated	—	—	—	84	Not reported
Successful Start Child Development Center	Not rated	—	—	—	60	Not reported
The Learning Tree	Not rated	—	—	—	130	Not reported
WNCSource Forest City Children's Center	Not rated	—	—	—	40	Not reported

State licensing data for ZIP 28043

The current data counts 7 child care centerss in ZIP 28043; 0 (0%) publish a quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 7 of these providers report 489 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	7
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	489

Child Care Centers on record in ZIP 28043

Child Care Center Alexander Baptist Day Care Center Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Children's Development Academy, INC. Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Choice Care Quest Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 55 Child Care Center Little Red School Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 84 Child Care Center Successful Start Child Development Center Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 60 Child Care Center The Learning Tree Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 130 Child Care Center WNCSource Forest City Children's Center Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 40

What to weigh in ZIP 28043

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 28043, Forest City, NC, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Frequently asked questions

How many child care centers are in ZIP 28043?

The current data lists 7 licensed child care centers with a mailing address in ZIP 28043 (Forest City, NC).

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 28043?

489 licensed child care spaces are reported across 7 providers in ZIP 28043. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.

Which child care center in ZIP 28043 has the highest quality rating?

No child care center in ZIP 28043 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.

Where does this information come from?

All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 28043?

To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score.

What is the average quality rating for child care centers in ZIP 28043?

The state does not publish quality ratings for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 28043. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

About the data

Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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