Best Daycares in Matthews, NC — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 15 daycares and childcare centers in Matthews based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Matthews

  1. #1 — FOR Kids Preschool Score: 86%

    FOR Kids Preschool is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.forkidspreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.goddardschool.com/MatthewsNC.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Primrose School at Austin Village Score: 86%

    Primrose School at Austin Village is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/austin-village?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=school-about.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Matthews Score: 86%

    Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Matthews is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://kidsrkids.com/matthews/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Cross and Crown Weekday School Score: 80%

    Cross and Crown Weekday School is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.crossandcrown.org/WeekdaySchool.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Mt. Harmony Weekday Preschool Score: 74%

    Mt. Harmony Weekday Preschool is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.mtharmony.net/index.cfm/PageID/440/index.html.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Mount Moriah Child Development Center Score: 74%

    Mount Moriah Child Development Center is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.mtmoriahmatthews.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — MorningStar Presbyterian Pre-School Score: 71%

    MorningStar Presbyterian Pre-School is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.morningstarpresbyterian.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Ladybug Learning Academy Score: 71%

    Ladybug Learning Academy is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ladybuglearningacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Matthews Presbyterian Child Development Center Score: 69%

    Matthews Presbyterian Child Development Center is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.matthewsprespreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Little Ladybugs Score: 69%

    Little Ladybugs is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://littleladybugschildcare.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  12. #12 — MUMC Weekday Preschool Score: 66%

    MUMC Weekday Preschool is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.mumcweekdaypreschool.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — St. Michael's Preschool- Matthews Score: 49%

    St. Michael's Preschool- Matthews is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Greater Life Academy Score: 49%

    Greater Life Academy is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Carmel WEE School Score: 37%

    Carmel WEE School is a childcare center in Matthews, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Matthews?
FOR Kids Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Matthews based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Matthews?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Matthews?
Childcare costs in Matthews vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.