Ranked in the top 3 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Gastonia.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Gastonia. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Arts & Enrichment
Earned the highest arts score in Gastonia. This dimension captures music, visual arts, creative play, and enrichment programming that goes beyond core academics.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Gastonia. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Kindergarten Prep
Earned the highest kindergarten readiness score in Gastonia. This dimension measures literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skill-building that prepares children for elementary school.
Best Extras
Earned the highest extras score in Gastonia. This dimension captures standout features — specialty programs, extended hours, unique amenities, or community partnerships that set a center apart.
Full Ranking Detail
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Childcare Network #240 on Oak Hollow Road in Gastonia is a large, DCDEE 5-star licensed center led by a doctoral-level director, offering HighReach curriculum from infant through school age with NC Pre-K and school transportation. While the program credentials and staff tenure draw positive parent feedback, 2023 inspection records flagged several procedural violations that prospective families should review before enrolling.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
What parents say
“The staff have always been great with my kids.”
“My daughter excels in school thanks to the foundation she received here. My son loves his teachers.”
“Wonderful communication.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses HighReach Learning Curriculum with activities supporting physical, emotional, and cognitive development through hands-on, play-based learning.
Programs & activities: Offers age-group programs from infants through school-age, creative arts and crafts, outdoor play, music, early literacy programs, and school transportation to six area elementary schools.
What sets it apart: 5-star North Carolina Star Rated facility; provides USDA-approved free meals and snacks; flexible part-time care; nut-free policy; CN Moments app for parent communication with daily photos and updates; holds full state licensing.
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Top 3 in Gastonia
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Best Curriculum
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Best Infant Care
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Best Kindergarten Prep
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten readiness score in Gastonia. This dimension measures literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skill-building that prepares children for elementary school.</span>
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Best Extras
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