Quick Facts (2026)
- 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)
Millers Creek KinderCare
About the School
- Millers Creek KinderCare in Millers Creek, NC, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving children through pre–kindergarten.
- Founded in 1969, the school provides co–ed day care services in a rural community setting.
- The program focuses on early learning with an enrollment size typical for a local early childhood center.
- Millers Creek KinderCare operates independently of religious affiliation, offering early childhood education without sectarian ties.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
Millers Creek 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
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: It’s More Than Daycare; It’s KinderCare!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millers Creek KinderCare's ranking?
Millers Creek KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Millers Creek KinderCare?
The application deadline for Millers Creek KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Millers Creek KinderCare is Millers Creek Christian School (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
5100 Boone Trail Road,
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 838-2517
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
601 Boston Avenue
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4356
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
400 Winston Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-9105
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Distance: 23.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Christian
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-2374
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
5100 Boone Trail Road,
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 838-2517
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
400 Winston Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-9105
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Distance: 23.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Christian
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-2374
Distance: 25.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
All-boys (Christian)
6692 Valwood Rd
Conover, NC 28613
(540) 220-9482
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
5100 Boone Trail Road,
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 838-2517
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
400 Winston Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-9105
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Montessori School
Po Box 809
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 526-2625
Distance: 22.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
1045 Gazebo Ln
Union Grove, NC 28689
(336) 468-6415
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
5100 Boone Trail Road,
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 838-2517
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
601 Boston Avenue
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4356
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
400 Winston Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-9105
Distance: 21.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
850 Johnson Ridge Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-7605
Distance: 25.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
453 Howards Creek Rd
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5787
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Davenport A+ School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 College Avenue Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6941
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6941
8957.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
332 Greenhaven Dr Nw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 726-3855
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 726-3855
8958.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Yadkin River Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-3496
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-3496
8958.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Valmead Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Elizabeth Drive Nw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-9612
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-9612
8958.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
William Lenoir Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1366 Wildcat Trail
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 726-3910
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 726-3910
8958.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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