Daycares in Shelby, NC
Daycare centers and home daycares in Shelby, by ZIP code, with the ages each one serves, its hours and, where North Carolina publishes them, its inspection records. Some come from public business listings, with no North Carolina license record matched yet.
- daycares in Shelby
- 39
- daycare centers
- 34
- home daycares
- 5
- take infants
- 29
All daycares in Shelby
Showing 1 to 30 of 39
Anointed Children Childcare Academy
915 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy8 state visits · 2 rules cited (3 yrs)Apples of Gold Too
1633 South Post Road, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy13 state visits · 12 rules cited (3 yrs)Berryland Clubhouse I
514 S Dekalb St, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy7 state visits · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)Berryland Clubhouse II
4.2· 5 reviews512 S Dekalb St, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy9 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)Bloom at BLC
1415 College Avenue, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 3 rules cited (3 yrs)Boiling Springs Elementary School
1522 Patrick Avenue, Shelby, NC
Preschool only6 state visits · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)Building Dreams Child Development
5.0· 2 reviewsShelby, NC 28152 · address shared with families
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 9 rules cited (3 yrs)Connected Kids Child Development Center
600 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 3 rules cited (3 yrs)Creative Kidz Pre-School
5.0· 3 reviews1139 Poplar Springs CH Rd, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 14 rules cited (3 yrs)Elizabeth Elementary School
220 South Post Road, Shelby, NC
Preschool only8 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)First Baptist Church Child Care
120 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 0 rules cited (3 yrs)First Steps Childcare Development Center
4.0· 4 reviews800 South Post Road, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-age9 state visits · 10 rules cited (3 yrs)Karen Bradley Day Care Home
Shelby, NC 28152 · address shared with families
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 1 rule cited (3 yrs)Kiddieland Child Development Center
2.3· 15 reviews2231 S Post Road, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy7 state visits · 6 rules cited (3 yrs)Kid's Place Preschool
200 E Marion St, Shelby, NC
Takes infantsPre-KPosts tuitionNo state license record matched yetKidstuff Family Child Care Home
Shelby, NC 28152 · address shared with families
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 2 rules cited (3 yrs)Kids World Child Development Center
4.2· 10 reviews1152 Wyke Road, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 5 rules cited (3 yrs)La Petite Academy
4.7· 139 reviews1203 Charles Road, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy34 state visits · 35 rules cited (3 yrs)Little Gems Child Development Center
3.7· 9 reviews1316 North Post Rd, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy10 state visits · 17 rules cited (3 yrs)Little Gems Learning Academy
3.0· 10 reviews607 McBrayer Homestead Road, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy11 state visits · 14 rules cited (3 yrs)Little Hands of Love Preschool
5.0· 1 review2770 Carla Drive, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy17 state visits · 32 rules cited (3 yrs)Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center
2.8· 4 reviews709 E Grover St, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 6 rules cited (3 yrs)Mama Lissa's Tiny Tot University
3.5· 8 reviews107 Valentine Drive, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy9 state visits · 6 rules cited (3 yrs)Paramount Academy
Shelby, NC 28152 · address shared with families
Infants to preschool6 state visits · 7 rules cited (3 yrs)Play Palace Preschool
5.0· 4 reviews827 Earl Road, Shelby, NC
Infants to school-ageAccepts subsidy6 state visits · 5 rules cited (3 yrs)Precious Rubies
Shelby, NC 28152 · address shared with families
Infants to preschoolAccepts subsidy11 state visits · 20 rules cited (3 yrs)
All 39 Shelby daycares, A to Z
- #
- 0000
- A
- Anointed Children Childcare Academy
- Apples of Gold Too
- B
- Berryland Clubhouse I
- Berryland Clubhouse II
- Bloom at BLC
- Boiling Springs Elementary School
- Building Dreams Child Development Home daycare
- C
- Child Care Connections
- Connected Kids CDC
- Connected Kids Child Development Center
- Creative Kidz Pre-School
- E
- Elizabeth Elementary School
- F
- First Baptist Church Child Care
- First Steps Childcare Development Center
- K
- Karen Bradley Day Care Home Home daycare
- Kid's Place Preschool
- Kiddieland Child Development Center
- Kids World Child Development Center
- Kidstuff Family Child Care Home Home daycare
- L
- La Petite Academy
- Little Gems Child Development Center
- Little Gems Learning Academy
- Little Hands of Love Preschool
- Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center
- M
- Mama Lissa's Tiny Tot University
- P
- Paramount Academy Home daycare
- Play Palace Preschool
- Precious Rubies Home daycare
- R
- Rainbow Connection
- Restoration Learning Academy
- S
- Shelby Childcare & Development
- Smile'Z Child Care
- T
- TLC Center
- Township Three Elementary School
- U
- Union Elementary School
- Unique Kids Child Development Center
- W
- Washington Elementary School
- Westview Baptist Day Care Center
State record
Inspection records in Shelby
In the last 3 years, 31 of the 34 Shelby daycares with a state license record had at least one rule cited by North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education. A cited rule is a finding on the day of a visit, not a judgement of the daycare today. Each listing shows its visits in the state's own words.
| Rules cited, last 3 years | Daycares | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No rules cited | 3 | 9% |
| 1 to 2 rules | 6 | 18% |
| 3 to 5 rules | 4 | 12% |
| 6 to 10 rules | 9 | 26% |
| 11 or more rules | 12 | 35% |
Cost
What daycare costs in Shelby
Full-time infant care in Cleveland County has a median of $159 a week at a center and $128 at a home daycare. A year at the center median is 16% of the county's median household income. Each daycare sets its own price, so call to ask.
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Before you enroll
Choosing a daycare in Shelby
- 1
Check the license first
Most listings show their North Carolina license and the state's visits; where no license record is matched yet, the listing says so. Read the most recent visits before you call.
- 2
Infant care
29 Shelby daycares take infants. Ask about the waitlist, how many babies each caregiver has and safe sleep.
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Visit before you enroll
Go during the day, watch a room at work and bring your questions. Ask to see the most recent inspection report.
Questions
Questions about daycare in Shelby
How many daycares are in Shelby, NC?
39 daycares are listed in Shelby: 34 child care centers and 5 home daycares, across 2 ZIP codes. 5 of them come from public business listings, with no North Carolina license record matched yet. Use the filters above to narrow the list by age, hours or program.
How many Shelby daycares take infants?
29 Shelby daycares take infants, by the state record. A daycare without this tag may still take infants, so ask when you call.
Do Shelby daycares accept child care subsidies?
Yes, 25 Shelby daycares accept child care subsidies, by the state record or their own description. Ask each one whether it has a spot for a child paid by a subsidy right now.
How much does daycare cost in Shelby?
Full-time infant care in Cleveland County has a median of $159 a week at a center and $128 at a home daycare (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022). Ask each daycare for its current rates.
Can I see a Shelby daycare's inspection record?
Yes. Each listing shows the visits North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education published and every cited rule in the state's words, with the date it was corrected where the state gives one.
Run a daycare in Shelby?
Claim your listing to set your hours, post openings, add photos and reply to parent reviews.