Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 28697 (Wilkesboro, NC)
Drawing on public state data, this directory lists 8 listed care providers in ZIP 28697, Wilkesboro, NC - 4 child care centers, 2 preschools, 2 head start programs.
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Providers in ZIP 28697
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broc Cub Creek Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 77 |
| BROC Cub Creek Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 51 |
| Harvest Time Christian Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 48 |
| PlayWorks Early Care & Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 96 |
| Thrive Early Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 36 |
| Way Makers Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 98 |
| Wilkes Developmental Day School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 83 |
| Wilkesboro Elementary School Pre-K | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 36 |
Care types in ZIP 28697
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
What state licensing data shows in ZIP 28697
Among the 8 care providers listed in ZIP 28697, 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. 8 of these providers report 525 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 8 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 525 |
How to compare care in ZIP 28697
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 28697, Wilkesboro, 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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Where this data comes from
Every figure on this page is drawn from 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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