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Some of the Best Daycares in Asheville, NC

Of Asheville's 64 daycares, 47 (73%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching North Carolina's statewide rate of 75%. Locally, providers average 4.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with North Carolina averages of 4.2 on Process and 3.4 on Structural.

The local market includes 62 centers and 2 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than North Carolina's average of 20%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Asheville. 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.

64
Daycares
47
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Asheville

18(28%)
29(45%)
8(13%)
9(14%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Asheville: 3.9 (Sample of 64).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Asheville: 4.3 (Sample of 58).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Asheville: 3.0 (Sample of 64).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Asheville

Asheville Jewish Community Center
Asheville, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church
Asheville, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Childcare Network #176
Asheville, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Childcare Network #179
Asheville, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Children's Center at Gracelyn
Asheville, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Eliada Child Development
Asheville, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Evolve Early Learning
Asheville, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
First Baptist Child Development Center
Asheville, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Irene Wortham Early Learning Center
Asheville, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lucy S. Herring Pre-K
Asheville, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Mission Health Child Care Development Center
Asheville, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Mt. Carmel Child Enrichment Center
Asheville, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Asheville?
There are 64 licensed child care providers in Asheville.
What percentage of Asheville daycares have high quality ratings?
73% of Asheville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 75% statewide in North Carolina.
What types of childcare are available in Asheville?
62 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Asheville.
How do Asheville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Carolina?
Asheville 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