Awards Earned

Top 10 in Matthews

Ranked in the top 10 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Matthews.

Best Arts & Enrichment

Earned the highest arts score in Matthews. This dimension captures music, visual arts, creative play, and enrichment programming that goes beyond core academics.

Best Space & Comfort

Earned the highest space and comfort score in Matthews. This dimension reflects classroom size, outdoor play areas, and whether parents feel the center is appropriately staffed and uncrowded.

Full Ranking Detail

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Ladybug Learning Academy is a DCDEE 4-star licensed private childcare center in Matthews, NC, serving infants through school-age children in a nurturing Christian environment. Established in 2018, the center emphasizes hands-on learning, low staff turnover, and warm teacher-family relationships, earning consistent praise from parents for its caring culture and safe, engaging classrooms. With a capacity of 169 and a broad curriculum spanning STEAM, arts, and social-emotional development, it is a solid mid-tier option in the Matthews 28104 corridor.

Safety7.0

Curriculum7.0

Art / Music7.0

Infant care7.0

Kindergarten readiness7.0

Teacher quality8.0

Compassion8.0

Management7.0

Culture8.0

Class sizes6.0

Extracurriculars7.0

What parents say

“We love having Henley at Ladybug Learning Academy. From her teacher Mrs. Dana to front office staff we know it's a great environment for her to learn, grow, and play.”

“I love how excited my child gets to go to school everyday. We love Ladybug.”

“Our son just started daycare here and is loving all his caretakers! The staff is so pleasant and they have good snacks/meals for the kids!”

“Brad and June Surratt are amazing, kind, wonderful people. Parents and children will be lucky to be a part of this great school.”

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Top 10 in Matthews

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Best Arts & Enrichment

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Best Space & Comfort

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