Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 28779 (Sylva, NC)
For ZIP 28779 (Sylva, NC), the latest data shows 8 listed providers: 3 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, 2 preschools, 2 head start programs.
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Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Fairview Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 40 |
| Fairview School Pre-K | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 46 |
| Kidz Playhouse | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| Pam's Child Development Center, LLC | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 75 |
| Patty's House | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Scotts Creek School Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 28 |
| The Fairview Kids' Place | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 50 |
Care types in ZIP 28779
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 3 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
Provider listings in ZIP 28779
ZIP 28779 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 8 listed care providers in ZIP 28779; 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. 8 of these providers report 275 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) | 275 |
Choosing care in ZIP 28779
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.
For families in ZIP 28779, Sylva, 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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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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