Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 28152 (Shelby, NC)
Shelby, NC ZIP 28152 holds 26 listed providers across 4 care types (11 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, 3 preschools, 7 head start programs), all taken from the current data.
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Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples of Gold II | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Apples Of Gold Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 44 |
| Apples Of Gold Too | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 28 |
| Bloom at BLC | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Bloom At Blc | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 28 |
| Boiling Springs | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Boiling Springs Elementary School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 36 |
| Building Dreams Child Development | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
| Creative Kidz Preschool INC. | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 60 |
| Elizabeth | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 48 |
| Elizabeth Elementary School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 144 |
| First Steps Childcare Development Center, LLC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 40 |
| Karen Bradley Day Care Home | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Kiddieland Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 198 |
| Kidstuff Family Child Care Home | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| La Petite Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 152 |
| Little Gems Learning Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 273 |
| Mama Lissa's Tiny Tot University | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 199 |
| Mama Lissa's Tiny Tot University | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| Paramount Academy LLC | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
| Play Palace | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Play Palace Preschool, INC. | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 129 |
| Precious Rubies | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 5 |
| Township Three | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Township Three Elementary School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 54 |
ZIP codes near Shelby
Care types in ZIP 28152
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 11 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 5 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 3 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 7 | View ZIP directory |
State licensing data for ZIP 28152
The current data counts 26 care providers in ZIP 28152; 0 (0%) publish a 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. 26 of these providers report 1,627 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 26 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 1,627 |
Comparing providers in ZIP 28152
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 28152, Shelby, 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.
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