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

Hampstead, North Carolina is served by 7 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Hampstead	Providers
Child Care Centers	3	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	4	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Hampstead

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Hampstead. 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 Discovery Place Child Care Center INC Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 93 Child Care Center Rising Stars of Surf City Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Topsail Montessori Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 110

Preschools in Hampstead

4 licensed preschoolss are listed in Hampstead. 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 Hampstead Preschool of the Arts Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 108 Preschool Rainbow Garden Preschool & Extended Care Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 110 Preschool South Topsail Elementary Preschool Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 60 Preschool Surf City Elementary School Preschool Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 60

Head Start Programs in Hampstead

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Hampstead. 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 South Topsail Elementary Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Surf City Elementary Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 24

ZIP codes in Hampstead

ZIP 28443Care providers

How to pick care in Hampstead

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.

For families in Hampstead, 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 Hampstead, NC have?

Based on current licensing data, Hampstead is home to 7 state-licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.

How do Hampstead facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Hampstead 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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