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Licensed Daycare in Creston, North Carolina

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Creston?

Statewide averages in North Carolina run roughly $980/month for infants and $750/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Creston?

North Carolina families can apply for NC Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (919) 814-6300). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$980/mo

North Carolina avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Creston

ChildCare Aware reports the North Carolina average full-time cost at $980/month for infant care and $750/month for preschool. City-level prices in Creston vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. North Carolina families may also qualify for NC Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (919) 814-6300).

Full North Carolina licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: NC Division of Child Development and Early Education
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:15
Avg capacity: 53 kids

ZIP codes covered

28615 5

Program types in Creston

Infant & Toddler Center

1 centers

Head Start Center

1 centers

Before & After School Care

1 centers

All Creston licensed centers

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A Montessori

ABC Academy Asheville #50

Creston

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 31

C Preschool

Charlotte Little Scholars #290

Creston

Preschool (2-5) Cap 92

F Before/After School

Fayetteville Childcare Academy #12

Creston

School Age (5+) Cap 41

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Wilmington #189

Creston

Preschool (2-5) Cap 71

L Head Start

Little Genius Greensboro #151

Creston

2 years - 12 years Cap 34

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Creston, North Carolina?

Our directory lists 5 licensed childcare centers in Creston, North Carolina, sourced from NC Division of Child Development and Early Education. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Creston?

Statewide averages in North Carolina run roughly $980/month for infants and $750/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Creston daycares?

All licensed North Carolina centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:15 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Creston typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Creston?

North Carolina families can apply for NC Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (919) 814-6300). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Creston daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official NC Division of Child Development and Early Education search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.