Ranked in the top 10 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Gastonia.
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 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 #99 on Union Road in Gastonia is an active DCDEE 5-star licensed center with capacity for 199 children from infancy through age 12, offering the HighReach curriculum, NC Pre-K, free USDA meals, and school transportation. The center has been operating since 2019 and is distinct from the #240 Oak Hollow Road location. Parent feedback notes welcoming staff and strong communication, though 2023 inspection records flagged procedural violations that families should review before enrolling.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
What parents say
“Every one is extremely nice and helpful.”
“Wonderful communication.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the HighReach Learning Curriculum designed to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development through hands-on, play-based learning.
Programs & activities: Programs include creative arts and crafts, outdoor play, music, and early literacy activities. Offers before/afterschool care and school-age programs with transportation to seven local elementary schools.
What sets it apart: 5-Star North Carolina Star Rated facility. Provides USDA-approved free meals and snacks, maintains nut-free policy, fully licensed, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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