🏆 Ranked #3 in Brevard, Canton & Clyde · 5.7 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Brevard, Canton & Clyde
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Brevard, Canton & Clyde across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Smallest Classes
Earned the best class-size score in Brevard, Canton & Clyde. This dimension reflects group sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and how much individual space and attention each child gets.
Full Ranking Detail
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Honey Bee Day Care Center Inc. has served Canton and Haywood County since 1992, providing a small, nurturing environment for up to 29 children from birth through age 5. While it holds a 3-star NC DCDEE license and participates in subsidized enrollment, its 2024 inspection record documented several compliance areas. As Canton's primary small-center option, it fills an important community need but families should review current DCDEE reports.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Class sizes9.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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