Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 28698 (Zionville, NC)

In Zionville, NC, ZIP 28698 has 5 listed providers on record (2 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, 2 head start programs). Compare listings below.

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Data profile for ZIP 28698

The current data covers the 5 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 28698: 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. 5 of these providers report 124 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)	124

State measures by provider

Provider	Care type	Overall	Ownership	Licensed capacity
Little Jewels Home Child Care	Family Child Care Home	Not rated	Not reported	16
Mabel Developmental Day	Child Care Center	Not rated	Not reported	12
Mabel Extended Learning Center	Child Care Center	Not rated	Not reported	60
Western T.L.C. Head Start	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	18
Western Tlc Head Start Center	Head Start Program	Not rated	Not reported	18

What to weigh in ZIP 28698

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.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 28698, Zionville, 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.

Listed providers in ZIP 28698

Family Child Care Home Little Jewels Home Child Care Zionville, NC 28698 Capacity 16 Child Care Center Mabel Developmental Day Zionville, NC 28698 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Mabel Extended Learning Center Boone, NC 28698 Capacity 60 Head Start Program Western T.L.C. Head Start Zionville, NC 28698 Capacity 18 Head Start Program Western Tlc Head Start Center Zionville, NC 28698 Capacity 18

Care types in ZIP 28698

Care type	Providers	Directory
Child Care Centers	2	View ZIP directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View ZIP directory
Head Start Programs	2	View ZIP directory

Frequently asked questions

How many care providers are in ZIP 28698?

The current data lists 5 listed providers with a mailing address in ZIP 28698 (Zionville, NC), across 3 care types.

What types of care are available in ZIP 28698?

Providers in ZIP 28698 include child care centers (2), family child care homes (1), head start programs (2). Each listing links to source details and contact information.

Which care provider in ZIP 28698 has the highest quality rating?

No provider in ZIP 28698 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.

What is the average quality rating in ZIP 28698?

The state does not publish quality ratings for the providers currently listed in ZIP 28698. 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.

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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