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

Jackson County, North Carolina is home to 15 state-licensed care providers across 4 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Cashiers, NC 3 providers Cullowhee, NC 5 providers Sylva, NC 8 providers Whittier, NC 2 providers

Child Care Centers in Jackson County

5 providers in Jackson County: Cullowhee, Sylva

Child Care Center Cullowhee Valley Elementary Cullowhee, NC 28723 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Kidz Playhouse Sylva, NC 28779 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Kneedler Child Development Center Cullowhee, NC 28723 Capacity 70 Child Care Center Pam's Child Development Center, LLC Sylva, NC 28779 Capacity 75 Child Care Center The Fairview Kids' Place Sylva, NC 28779 Capacity 50

Family Child Care Homes in Jackson County

1 provider in Jackson County: Sylva

Family Child Care Home Patty's House Sylva, NC 28779 Capacity 8

Preschools in Jackson County

9 providers in Jackson County: Cashiers, Cullowhee, Sylva, Whittier

Preschool Blue Ridge School Pre-K Cashiers, NC 28717 Capacity 36 Preschool Cashiers Valley Preschool Cashiers, NC 28717 Capacity 40 Preschool Cullowhee Kids Preschool Cullowhee, NC 28723 Capacity 32 Preschool Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K Cullowhee, NC 28723 Capacity 18 Preschool Fairview School Pre-K Sylva, NC 28779 Capacity 46 Preschool First Steps Preschool Whittier, NC 28789 Capacity 8 Preschool Hampton Preschool And Early Learning Center Cashiers, NC 28717 Capacity 41 Preschool Scotts Creek School Preschool Sylva, NC 28779 Capacity 28 Preschool Smokey Mountain Elementary Pre-K Whittier, NC 28789 Capacity 36

Head Start Programs in Jackson County

3 providers in Jackson County: Sylva, Cullowhee

Head Start Program Fairview Sylva, NC 28779 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Fairview Head Start Sylva, NC 28779 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Kneedler Child Development Center Cullowhee, NC 28723 Capacity 16

Choosing care in Jackson County

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 Jackson 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 Jackson County have?

According to current licensing data, Jackson County, North Carolina has 15 licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 9 preschools.

Which cities in Jackson County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Cashiers, Cullowhee, Sylva, Whittier 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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