Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Forest City, NC

Forest City, North Carolina is served by 11 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Forest City	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	3	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Forest City

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Forest City. 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 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

Family Child Care Homes in Forest City

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Forest City. 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 Tiny Tots Day Care Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 24

Preschools in Forest City

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Forest City. 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 Forest City-Dunbar Preschool Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 40 Preschool Forrest Hunt Preschool Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 36 Preschool Harris Elementary Preschool Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 36

Head Start Programs in Forest City

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Forest City. 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 Forest City Children's Center Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 29 Head Start Program Forest City Dunbar Elementary Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 26 Head Start Program Harris Elementary Forest City, NC 28043 Capacity 24

ZIP codes in Forest City

ZIP 28043Care providers

How to pick care in Forest City

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

Where you can, visit each option in Forest City, NC, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Nearby cities in Rutherford County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Forest City, NC have?

Based on current licensing data, Forest City is home to 11 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Forest City facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Forest City 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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