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Best Daycares in Arden, NC — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Arden's 11 daycares, 7 (64%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching North Carolina's statewide rate of 62%. Locally, providers average 4.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 1.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with North Carolina averages of 4.2 on Process and 2.1 on Structural.

The local market includes 11 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Arden. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the North Carolina methodology page for the full breakdown.

11
Daycares
7
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Arden

1(9%)
6(55%)
2(18%)
1(9%)
1(9%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Arden: 3.5 (Sample of 11).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Arden: 4.3 (Sample of 9).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Arden: 1.5 (Sample of 11).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Arden

Childcare Network #178a
Arden, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Avery's Creek Head Start
Arden, NC
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Glen Arden Elementary Head Start
Arden, NC
★★★★★ 4 Stars
His Watchmen Childcare, Inc.
Arden, NC
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Spanish Montessori Preschool
Arden, NC
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Ymca Avery's Creek Afterschool
Arden, NC
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Ymca Glen Arden Afterschool
Arden, NC
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kids Kountry Klub House
Arden, NC
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Sprouts Early Learning Academy
Arden, NC
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Montessori Footprints Learning Center
Arden, NC
★★★★★ 2 Stars
Academy at Biltmore Church
Arden, NC
★★★★★ 1 Star

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Arden?
There are 11 licensed child care providers in Arden.
What percentage of Arden daycares have high quality ratings?
64% of Arden daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 62% statewide in North Carolina.
What types of childcare are available in Arden?
11 center-based providers operate in Arden.
How do Arden daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Carolina?
Arden daycares average 4.3 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a North Carolina statewide average of 4.2.
Is there financial help for childcare in North Carolina?
North Carolina offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in North Carolina

All 11 Daycares in Arden