15 Daycare Centers in Apex, North Carolina
Browse all 15 daycare centers in Apex, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Apex
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1The Growing Years Learning Center4.8 score5(20)
470 W Williams Street, Apex, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Growing Years Learning Center in Apex receives consistently excellent feedback from long-term and new families alike. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and individualized attention to children's developmental growth across all age groups. Multiple families report smooth transitions, quick skill development like potty training, and children who are excited to attend daily.
Attentive and caring staffclean facilitiessmooth transitions - 2Creative Schools Of Apex4.71 score5(12)
1201 Old Raleigh Rd, Apex, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Creative Schools of Apex receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, family-like community atmosphere and highly dedicated staff across all roles. Parents highlight strong teacher-student relationships, child development outcomes, and leadership quality, with children showing enthusiasm for attending. The facility focuses on outdoor time, enrichment activities, and partnership with families on developmental support.
Warm and welcoming co - 3Peace Montessori School4.64 score4.8(20)
2190 North Salem Street, Suite 103, Apex, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Peace Montessori School in Apex receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori approach, caring and stable staff, and strong academic preparation. Parents highlight the school's affordability, sense of community, and extracurricular enrichment activities, with children showing enthusiasm for learning and smooth transitions to kindergarten and elementary school.
Patient and caring teacherslong-term staff stabilityMontessori curriculumaffordabl - 4Apex Peak Schools INC.4.56 score4.7(20)
432 E Williams Street, Apex, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise APEX PEAK SCHOOLS INC. for its safe, loving environment and caring staff led by director Ms. Veronica. Children show strong academic and social growth, with exposure to multiple languages and cultures. Parents report high satisfaction with the Montessori approach and note their children are excited to attend daily.
Safe and welcoming environmentcaring and stable staff with low turnoverstrong academic learningbilingual education (Spanish) - 5Kidtowne At Hope Community Church - Apex4.56 score4.7(20)
2080 East Williams Street, Apex, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Note: Reviews appear to be for Hope Community Church rather than its daycare program. Reviewers consistently praise the church's welcoming community, quality of sermons and music, beautiful facilities, and strong sense of belonging. The facility is also noted as suitable for hosting events and classes.
Welcoming and supportive communityquality pastoral messages and musicbeautiful facilitiesonline services available - 6Rainbow Child Care Center4.56 score4.7(20)
1815 Olive Chapel Rd, Apex, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (also referred to as KinderCare of Apex) for exceptional staff, responsive leadership, and quality developmental care. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication with families, and well-maintained facilities. Children show visible developmental progress and parents report feeling confident in the center's care.
Caring and dedicated staffresponsive director and administrationexcellent communication via daily photos and updatesdevelopmental progress in children - 7Ashebridge Children'S Academy Of Apex4.4 score4.5(20)
3901 Kildaire Farm Road, Apex, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise South Kildaire KinderCare (note: reviews mention this name rather than Ashebridge) for its warm, professional staff and strong sense of community. The center is noted for excellent communication through daily app updates, clean facilities, and individualized attention to each child's development and special needs. Families report feeling confident in their children's safety and care.
Friendly and welcoming staff who know children by name - 8Primrose School At West Lake4.24 score4.3(20)
4501 West Lake Rd, Apex, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Primrose School at West Lake for its caring, engaged staff and nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility is noted for excellent communication, low teacher-to-student ratios, cleanliness, and enriching activities across all age groups. Children reportedly look forward to attending daily and show strong developmental progress.
Low teacher-to-student ratioscaring and dedicated staffexcellent parent communication via app and direct contactclean and well-maintained facility with multiple playgrounds - 9Primrose School Of Apex4.24 score4.3(20)
1710 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Apex for its caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and strong educational curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant growth in confidence, academics, and social skills. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, engaging activities, and safe environment.
Attentive and caring staffclean and bright facilitiesexcellent parent communicationstrong curriculum and educational focus - 10Babes & Kids Creative Learning Center4.07 score4.1(11)
4309 Ten Ten Road, Apex, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Babes & Kids Creative Learning Center in Apex receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring teachers, strong curriculum, and family-friendly environment. However, one recent review raised serious concerns about safety, overcrowding, staff ratios, and customer service issues.
Caring and patient teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartenweekly themed learning activitieshands-on learning opportunities like gardening
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Apex based on parent reviews
The Growing Years Learning Center
470 W Williams Street, Apex, NC
The Growing Years Learning Center in Apex receives consistently excellent feedback from long-term and new families alike. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and individualized attention to children's developmental growth across all age groups. Multiple families report smooth transitions, quick skill development like potty training, and children who are excited to attend daily.
Creative Schools Of Apex
1201 Old Raleigh Rd, Apex, NC
Creative Schools of Apex receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, family-like community atmosphere and highly dedicated staff across all roles. Parents highlight strong teacher-student relationships, child development outcomes, and leadership quality, with children showing enthusiasm for attending. The facility focuses on outdoor time, enrichment activities, and partnership with families on developmental support.
Peace Montessori School
2190 North Salem Street, Suite 103, Apex, NC
Peace Montessori School in Apex receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori approach, caring and stable staff, and strong academic preparation. Parents highlight the school's affordability, sense of community, and extracurricular enrichment activities, with children showing enthusiasm for learning and smooth transitions to kindergarten and elementary school.
Apex Peak Schools INC.
432 E Williams Street, Apex, NC
Parents consistently praise APEX PEAK SCHOOLS INC. for its safe, loving environment and caring staff led by director Ms. Veronica. Children show strong academic and social growth, with exposure to multiple languages and cultures. Parents report high satisfaction with the Montessori approach and note their children are excited to attend daily.
Kidtowne At Hope Community Church - Apex
2080 East Williams Street, Apex, NC
Note: Reviews appear to be for Hope Community Church rather than its daycare program. Reviewers consistently praise the church's welcoming community, quality of sermons and music, beautiful facilities, and strong sense of belonging. The facility is also noted as suitable for hosting events and classes.
Rainbow Child Care Center
1815 Olive Chapel Rd, Apex, NC
Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (also referred to as KinderCare of Apex) for exceptional staff, responsive leadership, and quality developmental care. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication with families, and well-maintained facilities. Children show visible developmental progress and parents report feeling confident in the center's care.
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Daycare Centers in Apex, North Carolina
There are 15 daycare centers in Apex, North Carolina. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Apex, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Creative Schools of Apex receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, family-like community atmosphere and highly dedicated staff across all roles. Parents highlight strong teacher-student relationships, child development outcomes, and leadership quality, with children showing enthusiasm for attending. The facility focuses on outdoor time, enrichment activities, and partnership with families on developmental support.
- Address
- 1201 Old Raleigh Rd, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 355-4944
The Growing Years Learning Center in Apex receives consistently excellent feedback from long-term and new families alike. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and individualized attention to children's developmental growth across all age groups. Multiple families report smooth transitions, quick skill development like potty training, and children who are excited to attend daily.
- Address
- 470 W Williams Street, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 387-8189
Peace Montessori School in Apex receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori approach, caring and stable staff, and strong academic preparation. Parents highlight the school's affordability, sense of community, and extracurricular enrichment activities, with children showing enthusiasm for learning and smooth transitions to kindergarten and elementary school.
- Address
- 2190 North Salem Street, Suite 103, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 363-2461
Parents consistently praise APEX PEAK SCHOOLS INC. for its safe, loving environment and caring staff led by director Ms. Veronica. Children show strong academic and social growth, with exposure to multiple languages and cultures. Parents report high satisfaction with the Montessori approach and note their children are excited to attend daily.
- Address
- 432 E Williams Street, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 267-8557
Note: Reviews appear to be for Hope Community Church rather than its daycare program. Reviewers consistently praise the church's welcoming community, quality of sermons and music, beautiful facilities, and strong sense of belonging. The facility is also noted as suitable for hosting events and classes.
- Address
- 2080 East Williams Street, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 629-6570
Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (also referred to as KinderCare of Apex) for exceptional staff, responsive leadership, and quality developmental care. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication with families, and well-maintained facilities. Children show visible developmental progress and parents report feeling confident in the center's care.
- Address
- 1815 Olive Chapel Rd, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 629-4813
Parents consistently praise South Kildaire KinderCare (note: reviews mention this name rather than Ashebridge) for its warm, professional staff and strong sense of community. The center is noted for excellent communication through daily app updates, clean facilities, and individualized attention to each child's development and special needs. Families report feeling confident in their children's safety and care.
- Address
- 3901 Kildaire Farm Road, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 303-7767
Parents consistently praise Primrose School at West Lake for its caring, engaged staff and nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility is noted for excellent communication, low teacher-to-student ratios, cleanliness, and enriching activities across all age groups. Children reportedly look forward to attending daily and show strong developmental progress.
- Address
- 4501 West Lake Rd, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 662-1322
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Apex for its caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and strong educational curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant growth in confidence, academics, and social skills. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, engaging activities, and safe environment.
- Address
- 1710 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 339-3874
Babes & Kids Creative Learning Center in Apex receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring teachers, strong curriculum, and family-friendly environment. However, one recent review raised serious concerns about safety, overcrowding, staff ratios, and customer service issues.
- Address
- 4309 Ten Ten Road, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 362-0052
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Apex for its nurturing environment, caring staff, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication, low staff turnover, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Families report significant child development in academic, social, and emotional areas.
- Address
- 903 Olive Chapel Road, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 362-3999
The Learning Experience in Apex consistently earns 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and high-quality educational curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, learning significantly, and well-cared for in a clean, safe facility with strong parent communication and community events.
- Address
- 560 Evening Star Drive, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 303-7475
Bright Horizons Children's Center in Apex receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, strong academic and social preparation, engaging curriculum, and welcoming facility environment. Multiple parents report their children thrived and were well-prepared for kindergarten transitions.
- Address
- 2051 Shepherd Vineyard Drive, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 363-4556
- Address
- 2209 Candun Drive, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 367-7758
- Address
- 402 Upchurch Street, Apex, NC
- Phone
- (919) 372-8181
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