Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 28604 (Banner Elk, NC)
3 listed providers are registered at addresses in ZIP 28604, Banner Elk, NC, spanning 2 care types (1 child care centers, 2 preschools).
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Providers in ZIP 28604
What state licensing data shows in ZIP 28604
Among the 3 care providers listed in ZIP 28604, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. 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. 3 of these providers report 81 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 81 |
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Elk Pre-Kindergarten | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 18 |
| Littlefaces Childcare Center LLC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 45 |
| Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 18 |
Care types in ZIP 28604
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
How to compare care in ZIP 28604
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.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 28604, Banner Elk, NC, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.
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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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