Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 28786 (Waynesville, NC)
In Waynesville, NC, ZIP 28786 has 12 listed providers on record (6 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, 2 preschools, 2 head start programs). Compare listings below.
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State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle's Nest Early Learning Center And Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 70 |
| First Baptist Children's Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 79 |
| First United Methodist Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 100 |
| Great Start Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 34 |
| Hazelwood Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 18 |
| Hazelwood Elementary After School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 120 |
| Hug -A- Bunch Day Care | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 90 |
| Robin's Nest Child Care Home | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| Tender Treasures | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| Waynesville Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| Waynesville Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 92 |
Data profile for ZIP 28786
The current data covers the 12 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 28786: 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. 12 of these providers report 679 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 12 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 679 |
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What to weigh in ZIP 28786
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 28786, Waynesville, 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 28786
Care types in ZIP 28786
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 6 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
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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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