Preschools in ZIP 28443 (Hampstead, NC)

4 licensed preschools operate in ZIP 28443, Hampstead, NC, per the current data.

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Preschools are early-education programs, often for children ages three to five, that build school readiness through structured play and learning. Some are licensed child care programs, while others operate as part-day educational programs, so licensing, hours, and calendars vary widely.

Choosing among preschools in ZIP 28443

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.

For families in ZIP 28443, Hampstead, NC, 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.

Listed preschools in ZIP 28443

Preschool Hampstead Preschool of the Arts Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 108 Preschool Rainbow Garden Preschool & Extended Care Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 110 Preschool South Topsail Elementary Preschool Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 60 Preschool Surf City Elementary School Preschool Hampstead, NC 28443 Capacity 60
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State measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
Hampstead Preschool of the ArtsPreschoolNot ratedNot reported108
Rainbow Garden Preschool & Extended CarePreschoolNot ratedNot reported110
South Topsail Elementary PreschoolPreschoolNot ratedNot reported60
Surf City Elementary School PreschoolPreschoolNot ratedNot reported60

Data profile for ZIP 28443

The current data covers the 4 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 28443: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 4 of these providers report 338 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record4
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)338
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Frequently asked questions

Which preschool in ZIP 28443 has the highest quality rating?
No preschool in ZIP 28443 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
What is the average quality rating for preschools in ZIP 28443?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the preschools currently listed in ZIP 28443. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
Who owns the preschools in ZIP 28443?
Ownership is not reported for the preschools currently listed in ZIP 28443.
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 28443?
338 licensed child care spaces are reported across 4 providers in ZIP 28443. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
What other ZIP codes near Hampstead have preschools?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Hampstead in the current data.

Data sources

Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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