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

Wilkesboro, 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 Wilkesboro	Providers
Child Care Centers	4	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	2	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Wilkesboro

4 licensed child care centerss are listed in Wilkesboro. 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 Harvest Time Christian Academy Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Capacity 48 Child Care Center PlayWorks Early Care & Learning Center Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Capacity 96 Child Care Center Thrive Early Learning Center Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Wilkes Developmental Day School Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Capacity 83

Preschools in Wilkesboro

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Wilkesboro. 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 Way Makers Preschool Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Capacity 98 Preschool Wilkesboro Elementary School Pre-K Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Capacity 36

Head Start Programs in Wilkesboro

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Wilkesboro. 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 Broc Cub Creek Head Start Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Capacity 77 Head Start Program BROC Cub Creek Head Start Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Capacity 51

ZIP codes in Wilkesboro

ZIP 28697Care providers

How to pick care in Wilkesboro

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 Wilkesboro, 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 Wilkes County

Ferguson, NC 1 providers Hays, NC 1 providers Millers Creek, NC 5 providers Moravian Falls, NC 1 providers Nc, NC 1 providers North Wilkesboro, NC 7 providers Roaring River, NC 3 providers Ronda, NC 1 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Wilkesboro, NC have?

Based on current licensing data, Wilkesboro is home to 6 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Wilkesboro facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Wilkesboro 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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