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

Waynesville, North Carolina is served by 15 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Waynesville	Providers
Child Care Centers	10	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Waynesville

10 licensed child care centerss are listed in Waynesville. 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 Dellwood Baptist Child Enrichment Center Waynesville, NC 28785 Capacity 92 Child Care Center First Baptist Children's Center Waynesville, NC 28786 Capacity 79 Child Care Center Great Start Child Development Center Waynesville, NC 28786 Capacity 34 Child Care Center Hazelwood Elementary Waynesville, NC 28786 Capacity 18 Child Care Center Hazelwood Elementary After School Waynesville, NC 28786 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Hug -A- Bunch Day Care Waynesville, NC 28786 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Jonathan Valley After School Care Waynesville, NC 28785 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Jonathan Valley Elementary Waynesville, NC 28785 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club Waynesville, NC 28786 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Long's Chapel Child Enrichment Center Waynesville, NC 28785 Capacity 105

Family Child Care Homes in Waynesville

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Waynesville. 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 Robin's Nest Child Care Home Waynesville, NC 28786 Capacity 20 Family Child Care Home Tender Treasures Waynesville, NC 28786 Capacity 20

Preschools in Waynesville

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Waynesville. 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 Eagle's Nest Early Learning Center And Preschool Waynesville, NC 28786 Capacity 70 Preschool First United Methodist Preschool Waynesville, NC 28786 Capacity 100 Preschool Great Start Preschool And Early Learning Center Waynesville, NC 28785 Capacity 75

Head Start Programs in Waynesville

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Waynesville. 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 Waynesville Head Start Waynesville, NC 28786 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Waynesville Head Start Waynesville, NC 28786 Capacity 92

ZIP codes in Waynesville

ZIP 28785Care providers ZIP 28786Care providers

How to pick care in Waynesville

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Waynesville, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Waynesville, NC have?

Based on current licensing data, Waynesville is home to 15 state-licensed providers: 10 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Waynesville facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Waynesville 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.

Required disclosures

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