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

Dobson, 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 Dobson	Providers
Child Care Centers	2	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Dobson

2 licensed child care centerss are listed in Dobson. 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 Kindercare Learning Center Dobson, NC 27017 Capacity 99 Child Care Center Tiny Hands Child Care Of Dobson Dobson, NC 27017 Capacity 88

Family Child Care Homes in Dobson

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Dobson. 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 Sharon Bledsoe's Child Care Home Dobson, NC 27017 Capacity 8

Preschools in Dobson

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Dobson. 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 Copeland Elementary Pre-K School Ready Dobson, NC 27017 Capacity 36 Preschool Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready Dobson, NC 27017 Capacity 29 Preschool Rockford Elementary School Pre-K School Ready Dobson, NC 27017 Capacity 36

Head Start Programs in Dobson

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Dobson. 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 Surry Head Start Dobson, NC 27017 Capacity 20

ZIP codes in Dobson

ZIP 27017Care providers

How to pick care in Dobson

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.

For families in Dobson, NC, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Dobson, NC have?

Based on current licensing data, Dobson is home to 6 state-licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Dobson facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Dobson 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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