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

Swain County, North Carolina is home to 7 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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Bryson City, NC 5 providers Cherokee, NC 4 providers

Child Care Centers in Swain County

5 providers in Swain County: Cherokee, Bryson City

Child Care Center Agelink Child Development Center Cherokee, NC 28719 Capacity 164 Child Care Center Grace Christian Academy Bryson City, NC 28713 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Kaleidoscope Dreams Cherokee, NC 28719 Capacity 76 Child Care Center Lots-A-Tots Bryson City, NC 28713 Capacity 49 Child Care Center New Kituwah Academy Cherokee, NC 28719 Capacity 49

Preschools in Swain County

2 providers in Swain County: Bryson City, Cherokee

Preschool Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten Bryson City, NC 28713 Capacity 100 Preschool Cherokee Pre-K Cherokee, NC 28719 Capacity 60

Head Start Programs in Swain County

2 providers in Swain County: Bryson City

Head Start Program Bryson City Head Start Bryson City, NC 28713 Capacity 43 Head Start Program Bryson City Head Start Bryson City, NC 28713 Capacity 72

Choosing care in Swain 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 Swain 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 Swain County have?

According to current licensing data, Swain County, North Carolina has 7 licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

Which cities in Swain County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Bryson City, Cherokee 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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