Best Daycares in Hendersonville, NC — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Hendersonville's 34 daycares, 26 (76%) 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 2.9 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 31 centers and 3 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 Hendersonville. 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.
Rating Distribution in Hendersonville
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hendersonville: 3.8 (Sample of 34).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hendersonville: 4.3 (Sample of 28).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hendersonville: 2.9 (Sample of 34).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hendersonville?
- There are 34 licensed child care providers in Hendersonville.
- What percentage of Hendersonville daycares have high quality ratings?
- 76% of Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville?
- 31 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Hendersonville.
- How do Hendersonville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Carolina?
- Hendersonville 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