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

Shelby, North Carolina is served by 34 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in ShelbyProviders
Child Care Centers25View directory
Family Child Care Homes5View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools4View directory
Head Start Programs13View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Shelby

25 licensed child care centerss are listed in Shelby. 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 Anointed Children Childcare Academy, LLC Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 74 Child Care Center Apples Of Gold Too Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 28 Child Care Center Berryland Clubhouse I Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 76 Child Care Center Bloom At Blc Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 28 Child Care Center Boiling Springs Elementary School Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Connected Kids Child Development Center Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Elizabeth Elementary School Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 144 Child Care Center First Baptist Church Child Care Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 100 Child Care Center First Steps Childcare Development Center, LLC Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Kiddieland Child Development Center Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 198 Child Care Center Kids World Child Development Center Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 200 Child Care Center La Petite Academy Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 152 Child Care Center Little Gems Child Development Center, INC. Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Little Gems Learning Academy Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 273 Child Care Center Little Kings And Queens Child Development Center, Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 121 Child Care Center Mama Lissa's Tiny Tot University Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Restoration Learning Academy Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Shelby Childcare & Development Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 198 Child Care Center Smile'z Child Care LLC Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Tlc Center Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Township Three Elementary School Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 54 Child Care Center Union Elementary School Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 54 Child Care Center Unique Kids Child Development Center, INC. Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Washington Elementary School Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Westview Baptist Day Care Center Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 73

Family Child Care Homes in Shelby

5 licensed family child care homess are listed in Shelby. 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 Building Dreams Child Development Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Karen Bradley Day Care Home Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Kidstuff Family Child Care Home Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Paramount Academy LLC Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Precious Rubies Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 5

Preschools in Shelby

4 licensed preschoolss are listed in Shelby. 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 Apples Of Gold Preschool Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 44 Preschool Creative Kidz Preschool INC. Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 60 Preschool Little Hands Of Love Preschool INC Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 81 Preschool Play Palace Preschool, INC. Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 129

Head Start Programs in Shelby

13 federally funded head start programss are listed in Shelby. 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 Apples of Gold II Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 8 Head Start Program BerryLand Clubhouse II Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Bloom at BLC Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Boiling Springs Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Connected Kids Child Development Center Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Elizabeth Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 48 Head Start Program Mama Lissa's Tiny Tot University Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Play Palace Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Restoration Learning Academy Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Shelby Child Care Development Center Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 4 Head Start Program Township Three Shelby, NC 28152 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Union Elementary School Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Washington Elementary School Shelby, NC 28150 Capacity 16
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ZIP codes in Shelby

ZIP 28150Care providersZIP 28152Care providers

How to pick care in Shelby

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.

When you are choosing care in Shelby, 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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Nearby cities in Cleveland County

Boiling Springs, NC 1 providers Casar, NC 1 providers Fallston, NC 2 providers Grover, NC 3 providers Kings Mountain, NC 18 providers Lawndale, NC 2 providers Mooresboro, NC 1 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Shelby, NC have?
Based on current licensing data, Shelby is home to 34 state-licensed providers: 25 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.
How do Shelby facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Shelby to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Shelby 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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Required disclosures

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