Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 28168 (Vale, NC)
For ZIP 28168 (Vale, NC), the latest data shows 5 listed providers: 4 child care centers, 1 preschools.
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Choosing care in ZIP 28168
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.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 28168, Vale, NC, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Brook Elementary Pre-K | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 58 |
| Quest At Banoak Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 50 |
| The Pa-Paw Patch | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 100 |
| Union Elementary School Pre K | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 18 |
| Union Elementary YMCA Childcare | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 60 |
ZIP 28168 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 5 listed care providers in ZIP 28168; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). 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. 5 of these providers report 286 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 286 |
Provider listings in ZIP 28168
Care types in ZIP 28168
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 1 | View ZIP directory |
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Data & methodology
This page draws on 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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