Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Cherokee County

Cherokee County, North Carolina is home to 11 state-licensed care providers across 2 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Andrews, NC 4 providers Murphy, NC 11 providers

Child Care Centers in Cherokee County

5 providers in Cherokee County: Murphy, Andrews

Child Care Center Kid's Corner Murphy, NC 28906 Capacity 70 Child Care Center Martins Creek Elementary After School Murphy, NC 28906 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Murphy Adventist Christian School Murphy, NC 28906 Capacity 10 Child Care Center Murphy After School Murphy, NC 28906 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Tiny Tots Creative Learning Center, LLC Andrews, NC 28901 Capacity 40

Preschools in Cherokee County

6 providers in Cherokee County: Andrews, Murphy

Preschool Andrews Elementary School Pre-K Andrews, NC 28901 Capacity 27 Preschool Eagle's Nest Elc & Preschool Murphy Murphy, NC 28906 Capacity 65 Preschool Martins Creek School Pre-K Murphy, NC 28906 Capacity 18 Preschool Murphy Elementary School Pre-K Murphy, NC 28906 Capacity 36 Preschool Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Murphy, NC 28906 Capacity 18 Preschool Ranger Elementary School Pre-K Murphy, NC 28906 Capacity 18

Head Start Programs in Cherokee County

4 providers in Cherokee County: Andrews, Murphy

Head Start Program Hill Top Head Start Andrews, NC 28901 Capacity 68 Head Start Program Hilltop Head Start Andrews, NC 28901 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Murphy Head Start Murphy, NC 28906 Capacity 54 Head Start Program Murphy Head Start Murphy, NC 28906 Capacity 51

Choosing care in Cherokee County

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Cherokee County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Cherokee County have?

According to current licensing data, Cherokee County, North Carolina has 11 licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 6 preschools.

Which cities in Cherokee County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Andrews, Murphy have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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