Recognition of Excellence · Arden, Black Mountain & Boone, NC · 2026
Merry-land Academy And Child Care
2663 HWY 105 South, Boone, NC 28607
🏆 Ranked #3 in Arden, Black Mountain & Boone · 6.6 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Arden, Black Mountain & Boone
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Arden, Black Mountain & Boone across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Full Ranking Detail
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Merry-land Academy And Child Care is a four-star DCDEE-licensed center on Boone's HWY 105 South corridor, emphasizing 'loving care, good nutrition, and educational basics' built on nearly two decades of community service. The center provides full-age coverage from infancy through age 12, though families should weigh the 2023 inspection findings and request an updated compliance report before enrolling.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes7.0
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