Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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)
Riverside Drive KinderCare
About the School
- Riverside Drive KinderCare is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in Mount Airy, NC, serving children up to pre–kindergarten.
- Founded in 1969, the school operates within a suburban community setting.
- Riverside Drive KinderCare offers co–educational day care services without religious affiliation.
- The program focuses on early childhood development with an enrollment size typical of local KinderCare centers.
- Positioned near other early learning programs in Mount Airy, the school contributes to the area's options for nonsectarian early childhood education.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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
Riverside Drive 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
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Drive KinderCare's ranking?
Riverside Drive KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Riverside Drive KinderCare?
The application deadline for Riverside Drive KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Riverside Drive KinderCare is White Plains Christian School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Piedmont Triad West KinderCare (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
203 Piedmont Triad W Dr
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-1616
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 66 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
609 Old Highway 601
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-9585
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
401 S South St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 719-0500
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
720 W Kapp St
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8883
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Christian
430 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-4419
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 66 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
609 Old Highway 601
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-9585
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Baptist
14 Gammons Road
Stuart, VA 24171
(274) 694-4047
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Baptist
536 S Main St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-3743
Distance: 22.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
5212 US-601
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 467-0002
Distance: 23.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Mennonite
894 Island Creek Dr
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-7459
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 66 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
609 Old Highway 601
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-9585
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Christian
430 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-4419
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Montessori School
Po Box 809
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 526-2625
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Baptist
14 Gammons Road
Stuart, VA 24171
(274) 694-4047
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Baptist
536 S Main St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-3743
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
203 Piedmont Triad W Dr
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-1616
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
401 S South St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 719-0500
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
720 W Kapp St
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8883
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Christian
430 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-4419
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
850 Johnson Ridge Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-7605
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Meadowview Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1282 Mckinney Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-0276
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-0276
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
White Plains Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 Cadle Ford Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 320-3434
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 320-3434
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 S Franklin Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2459
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2459
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
J Sam Gentry Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1915 W Pine Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-4155
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-4155
2.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
315 Culbert Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-9046
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-9046
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
School Reviews
5 8/22/2025
Most amazing group of ladies work there and are so good to the little ones. my daughter went there and had so much fun and learned so much. They treated her just like she was their own daughter. me and the staff still stay in close contact. For me it was like leaving my daughter with family. If you need a place for your little one go talk to them the assistant director Amanda is amazing. My daughter was in the 3 year old class with Aubrey and we love Aubrey as well she does so good with the kids and is so patient with them helps with potty training and teaching them so much all while having fun
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