Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Ayden, NC

Ayden, North Carolina is served by 6 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Ayden	Providers
Child Care Centers	4	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	3	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Ayden

4 licensed child care centerss are listed in Ayden. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Care-O-World Early Learning Center of Ayden Ayden, NC 28513 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Sunshine Scholars Academy - Ayden Ayden, NC 28513 Capacity 272 Child Care Center Tiny Hearts Child Care Center Ayden, NC 28513 Capacity 58 Child Care Center Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center Ayden, NC 28513 Capacity 66

Family Child Care Homes in Ayden

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Ayden. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Basic Beginnings Child Care Ayden, NC 28513 Capacity 8

Preschools in Ayden

1 licensed preschools is listed in Ayden. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Ayden Elementary Pre-K Ayden, NC 28513 Capacity 36

Head Start Programs in Ayden

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Ayden. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Ayden Head Start Ayden, NC 28513 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Ayden Head Start Center Ayden, NC 28513 Capacity 94 Head Start Program EIC Ayden Head Start Center Ayden, NC 28513 Capacity 57

ZIP codes in Ayden

ZIP 28513Care providers

How to pick care in Ayden

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Ayden, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Ayden, NC have?

Based on current licensing data, Ayden is home to 6 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Ayden facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Ayden to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Ayden licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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