Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Fairgrove KinderCare
About the School
- Fairgrove KinderCare in Conover, NC offers co鈥揺d early childhood education for preschool鈥揳ge children in a nonsectarian early learning program.
- Founded in 1969, the school serves families seeking early childhood care in a suburban community setting.
- Enrollment is focused exclusively on preschool (PK) students, aligning with early developmental stages.
- As an early childhood day care, Fairgrove KinderCare provides programs without religious affiliation in the Conover area.
- The school operates alongside nearby early childhood programs and elementary schools within a few miles of Conover, supporting local family needs.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Fairgrove KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairgrove KinderCare's ranking?
Fairgrove KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Fairgrove KinderCare?
The application deadline for Fairgrove KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Fairgrove KinderCare is Christian Family Academy (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Concordia Christian Day School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Folks School East (2.2 miles away)
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Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
410 21st Street Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-9983
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
215 5th Avenue SE
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-3011
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2304 Springs Rd NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2166
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
401 Rockbarn Rd
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-6319
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
2535 21st Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9492
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1409 NC-16
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 468-5974
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
602 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 855-2995
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Special Education School (Christian)
231 3rd Ave. Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 781-2227
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
1225 29th Avenue Dr NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-9936
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3260 6th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
215 5th Avenue SE
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-3011
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2304 Springs Rd NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2166
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
2535 21st Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9492
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1409 NC-16
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 468-5974
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
2931 Sandy Ford Rd
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 294-7478
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
410 21st Street Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-9983
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
215 5th Avenue SE
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-3011
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2304 Springs Rd NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2166
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
401 Rockbarn Rd
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-6319
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
2931 Sandy Ford Rd
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 294-7478
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Lawndale, NC 28090
(704) 476-8223
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(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
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(704) 476-8240
Fallston, NC 28042
(704) 476-8240
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(828) 437-3160
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3160
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Rank:
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205 South Main Street
Drexel, NC 28619
(828) 437-4184
Drexel, NC 28619
(828) 437-4184
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Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(828) 874-0731
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-0731
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Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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