Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Matthews KinderCare
About the School
- Matthews KinderCare is a nonsectarian early learning program located in Matthews, NC, serving children through pre–kindergarten.
- Founded in 1969, the school operates on a 25–acre campus within a suburban community.
- The school offers co–educational early childhood care with enrollment focused on the pre–kindergarten level.
- Matthews KinderCare provides day care services in a nonsectarian setting, consistent with other early childhood programs in the Matthews area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Matthews KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthews KinderCare's ranking?
Matthews KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Matthews KinderCare?
The application deadline for Matthews KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Matthews KinderCare is Greyfriars Classical Academy (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Faith Baptist Christian School (5.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sardis KinderCare (4.8 miles away)
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Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
2701 Rice Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 315-5774
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4405 Sardis Church Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1115 Stallings Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-1365
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 13 students
Baptist
6840 Wilson Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 545-0937
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9631 Northeast Parkway
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1310
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
2701 Rice Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 315-5774
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 13 students
Baptist
6840 Wilson Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 545-0937
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,199 students
Baptist
1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 535-1694
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Presbyterian
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 13 students
Baptist
6840 Wilson Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 545-0937
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,199 students
Baptist
1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 535-1694
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Presbyterian
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 39 students
Alternative School
6801 Saint Peters Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 644-4380
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4405 Sardis Church Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1115 Stallings Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-1365
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9631 Northeast Parkway
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1310
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,199 students
Baptist
1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 535-1694
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hemby Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6701 Indian Trl-fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-6352
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-6352
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Bain Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11540 Bain School Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Stallings Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Stallings Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 766 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Queen's Grant Community School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Poplin Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5627 Poplin Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-0320
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-0320
3.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 756 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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