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Early-Childhood Programs in Nash & Edgecombe Counties: Your Guide to Drop-In, Daily, and Full-Day Options

Updated: Oct 30

Finding the right early-childhood program for your little one can be a challenge, especially if you need flexible schedules like drop-in, daily, or hourly care. Here’s a comprehensive guide to programs across Nash and Edgecombe counties — from church-run Mother’s Morning Out programs to licensed childcare centers.


1. Good Shepherd Day School

Location: 231 N Church St, Rocky Mount, NC

Ages Served: 6 weeks – 5 years (infants → pre-K)

Hours / Days: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (year-round)

Notes: Full-day licensed program; drop-in/day options not explicitly advertised — contact the school to confirm availability and rates.


2. Kings Academy

Location: 1350 S. Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC

Ages Served: Preschool-aged children (contact for specifics)

Hours / Days: Mon–Fri (school-day hours; confirm preschool block)

Notes: Contact for rates and availability for drop-in or part-time attendance.


3. Shining Star Childcare

Location: Nashville / South Whitakers / Battleboro area

Ages Served: Infants to preschool-aged children

Hours / Days: Weekdays (call center for exact hours)

Notes: Flexible schedules advertised; contact for daily or hourly drop-in options.


4. Nashville Methodist Church — Mommy’s Morning Out / Weekday School

Location: Nashville, NC

Ages Served: 6 months – 3 years (MMO); preschool-age for other programs

Hours / Days: Mon, Wed, Fri mornings; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Notes: Explicit drop-in options available; fees vary by session. Call to confirm.


5. His Majesty’s Early Learning Center

Location: Rocky Mount / Tarboro area

Website: Website

Ages Served: Infants → preschool

Hours / Days: Weekdays; confirm with center

Notes: Licensed center; call for daily/hourly/drop-in options.


6. Ma Puddin’s Childcare

Location: 304 Hill Street, Rocky Mount, NC

Website: mapuddins.com

Ages Served: Infant → preschool

Hours / Days: Weekdays (confirm with center)

Notes: Contact for drop-in, daily, or part-time rates.


7. The Impact Academy Preschool

Location: 821 Word Plaza, Rocky Mount, NC (Word Tabernacle)

Ages Served: Preschool / early childhood (confirm with center)

Hours / Days: Weekdays; confirm with program

Notes: Contact for drop-in, daily, or hourly availability.


8. St. Stephen’s Loving Daycare Center

Location: Rocky Mount, NC (multiple locations)

Website: Facebook / FindChildcareNC

Ages Served: 0–12 years

Hours / Days: 24-hour / extended care at some locations; confirm site

Notes: Contact for drop-in/day rate and hourly options.


9. Lakeside Preschool (Lakeside Baptist)

Location: Rocky Mount, NC

Ages Served: 2, 3, 4-year-olds

Hours / Days: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (before/after care 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM)

Notes: Contact for drop-in or part-time availability.


10. Promiseland Childcare Center

Location: 953 Benvenue Rd, Rocky Mount, NC

Ages Served: Infant → pre-K

Hours / Days: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Notes: Full-day licensed center; contact for drop-in or single-day rates.


11. A New Day Child Care

Location: 105 Clinton Ct, Rocky Mount, NC

Ages Served: Infants → pre-K

Hours / Days: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Notes: Full-day licensed center; call for drop-in/day availability.


12. Kidz Place 2 Bee

Location: Nashville, NC

Ages Served: Infants → school-age (toddler → pre-K)

Hours / Days: Weekdays; call for specifics

Notes: Weekly rates published; contact for daily/hourly or drop-in care.


13. Stone Park Child Care

Location: Multiple Rocky Mount locations (1261 S Winstead Ave, 513 Old Mill Rd)

Ages Served: Newborn → Pre-K and school-age aftercare

Hours / Days: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (varies by location)

Notes: Contact for drop-in/day rates.


14. Calvary Church of Tarboro — Preschool

Location: Tarboro, NC

Ages Served: 18 months – 4 years

Hours / Days: Weekdays; confirm with preschoo

lNotes: Contact for day-by-day or MMO-style attendance.


15. First United Methodist Church — Parents’ Day Out / Mother’s Morning Out / Preschool

Location: Downtown Rocky Mount, NC

Website: fumcrm.org

Ages Served: Infants → 5 years

Hours / Days: Summer PDO example: Tue/Thu 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; MDO/PDO schedules vary

Notes: Summer PDO publishes $20/day; call for current year drop-in/day-by-day policy.


16. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church — Preschool / Mother’s Morning Out

Location: 301 S Circle Dr, Rocky Mount, NC

Ages Served: 6 months – preschool/kindergarten

Hours / Days: MMO typical morning hours ~9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; preschool/K schedules vary

Notes: Contact for drop-in/day-by-day availability and fees.


17. Betsy B. Currin Child Development Center – Nash Community College

Location: 522 N Old Carriage Rd, Rocky Mount, NC

Website: nashcc.edu

Ages Served: 6 weeks – 5 years

Hours / Days: Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Notes: This Five-Star licensed center offers full-day care and serves as a model lab school for the college's Early Childhood Education program. It's designed to support working parents and student success. Tuition ranges from $755 to $825 per month, with a $50 annual supply fee. Limited spots are available; contact (252) 451-8498 for current openings. nashcc.edu


18. Early Childhood Education Program – Edgecombe Community College

Location: 2009 W Wilson St, Tarboro, NC

Website: edgecombe.edu

Ages Served: Infancy through middle childhood

Hours / Days: Varies by course schedule

Notes: This program prepares individuals to work with children in diverse learning environments. Students combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.


  1. Xavier's Early Childhood Center" Location: 109 Wayfarer Ct, Rocky Mount, NC 27801

    Website: xaviersearlylearningcenter.com

    Ages: 0 - 12 years

    Hours: Monday - Friday 6am - 6pm (Year Round)

    Notes/Bio: Xavier's Early Childhood Center is a local child center serving the twin counties with affordable pricing and flexible payment options. We have a fast enrollment process providing Drop in, Full time, Part-time , After school, transportation and special event services. Xavier's is not your average childcare center, We are a learning center looking to start a child's education early making sure they are more than ready to enter the school system.


Nash and Edgecombe counties offer a wide variety of early-childhood programs to meet the needs of working parents, students, and families seeking flexible care — from full-day licensed centers to drop-in Mother’s Morning Out programs. Whether you’re looking for a structured preschool, occasional daily care, or hourly drop-in options, there are programs available to fit a range of schedules and budgets.


If we’ve missed any early-childhood programs in the area, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out and let us know so we can keep this guide as complete and helpful as possible for families in our community. Contact@twincountymedia.com

 
 
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