393 Daycare Centers in Charlotte, North Carolina
Browse all 393 daycare centers in Charlotte, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Charlotte
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.
- 1Brighter Minds Academy 24.8 score5(20)
407 Norris Avenue, Charlotte, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Brighter Minds Academy 2 receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented environment and strong staff leadership. Parents report their children are safe, happy, thriving, and well-prepared academically. Multiple reviewers describe the center as a supportive village that extends care beyond typical daycare.
caring and loving staffstrong communication with parentssafe environmentacademic preparation for elementary school - 2Castle'S Day Care Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
6521 Barrington Drive, Charlotte, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Castle's Day Care Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility for exceptional academic instruction, child development, and caring staff leadership under Ms. Cynthia. Parents report significant learning gains in reading, writing, math, and social-emotional skills, with children showing confidence and enthusiasm for attending.
Strong academic curriculumdaily learning in core subjectseffective communication with parentscaring and attentive staff - 3Myers Park Presbyterian Weekday School4.71 score4.9(19)
2501 Oxford Place, Charlotte, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Myers Park Presbyterian Weekday School is a center-based daycare in Charlotte, NC with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the beautiful historic church facility, welcoming atmosphere, and strong faith-based community. Parents appreciate the child-friendly approach, quality staff, and spiritual nourishment provided to families.
Beautiful historic church buildingwelcoming and warm stafffaith-based community valueschild-friendly services - 4Ballancrest Academy At Blakeney4.67 score5(10)
8165 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Ballancrest Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the caring, professional staff, small class sizes, and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and feel confident in their child's safety and development. The center is noted for its nutritious meals, engaging curriculum, and strong teacher retention.
Small class sizescaring and professional stafflow teacher turnoverfamily-l - 5Young At Heart Learning Center4.67 score5(10)
7001 Wallace Rd,Suite 400, Charlotte, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Young at Heart Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the director Mrs. Vickie and her team for creating a loving, safe, and educational environment where children thrive and feel at home.
Caring and passionate staffchildren feel safe and lovededucational curriculumclean facility - 6Little Hedgepeth Child Development Center4.64 score5(9)
3215 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Hedgepeth Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly transition well, learn new skills, and parents appreciate the cleanliness and organized activities including field trips. Multiple families have enrolled their children for years, indicating strong satisfaction and retention.
caring and attentive stafffamily-like environmentclean facilityeducational activities - 7Kids R Us Daycare II4.64 score5(9)
2208 Lasalle Street, Charlotte, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Kids R Us Daycare II as a caring, professional facility where children thrive and feel welcome. Staff treat children like family members, maintain a clean and organized environment, and provide engaging educational activities. Multiple parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for attending and strong development in social skills and learning.
Caring and nurturing staffclean and well-organized facilitystrong safety and sanitation practiceseducational activities - 8Leafspring School4.64 score4.8(20)
9829 Providence Road West, Charlotte, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
LeafSpring School in Charlotte receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the dedicated, caring staff, individualized learning approach, strong academic preparation, and welcoming community atmosphere. Children reportedly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally during their time at the facility.
Experienced and nurturing teacherswelcoming communitystructured learning activities with individual tailoringart and creativity focus - 9The Village At Leafspring School4.64 score4.8(20)
9829 Providence Road West, Charlotte, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise LeafSpring at Ballantyne for its dedicated, caring staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The facility is noted for its well-structured curriculum, thoughtful design, strong communication with families, and extra offerings like an in-house chef and special events. Multiple parents report significant child development gains and feel confident in their children's kindergarten readiness.
Caring and attentive staffwelcoming communityindividualized learningstructured curriculum - 10Gateway Academy Child Development Center Eastfield4.64 score4.8(20)
12330 Eastfield Road, Charlotte, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Gateway Academy (listed as Cadence Academy in reviews) for exceptional staff, strong leadership, and warm, nurturing care. The center is noted for quality nutrition with in-house chef preparation, daily communication via email and photos, and engaging activities. All reviewers rated the facility 5/5 stars and would recommend it to others.
Caring and loving staffexcellent directors (Ms. Gwendolyn and Ms. Symone)in-house meal preparation with fresh fruits and vegetablesdaily email updates with photos
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Charlotte based on parent reviews
Brighter Minds Academy 2
407 Norris Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Brighter Minds Academy 2 receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented environment and strong staff leadership. Parents report their children are safe, happy, thriving, and well-prepared academically. Multiple reviewers describe the center as a supportive village that extends care beyond typical daycare.
Castle'S Day Care Academy
6521 Barrington Drive, Charlotte, NC
Castle's Day Care Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility for exceptional academic instruction, child development, and caring staff leadership under Ms. Cynthia. Parents report significant learning gains in reading, writing, math, and social-emotional skills, with children showing confidence and enthusiasm for attending.
Myers Park Presbyterian Weekday School
2501 Oxford Place, Charlotte, NC
Myers Park Presbyterian Weekday School is a center-based daycare in Charlotte, NC with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the beautiful historic church facility, welcoming atmosphere, and strong faith-based community. Parents appreciate the child-friendly approach, quality staff, and spiritual nourishment provided to families.
Ballancrest Academy At Blakeney
8165 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC
Ballancrest Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the caring, professional staff, small class sizes, and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and feel confident in their child's safety and development. The center is noted for its nutritious meals, engaging curriculum, and strong teacher retention.
Young At Heart Learning Center
7001 Wallace Rd,Suite 400, Charlotte, NC
Young at Heart Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the director Mrs. Vickie and her team for creating a loving, safe, and educational environment where children thrive and feel at home.
Little Hedgepeth Child Development Center
3215 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC
Little Hedgepeth Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly transition well, learn new skills, and parents appreciate the cleanliness and organized activities including field trips. Multiple families have enrolled their children for years, indicating strong satisfaction and retention.
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Daycare Centers in Charlotte, North Carolina
There are 393 daycare centers in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, 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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- Address
- 3321 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 334-4700
- Address
- 8500 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 672-4599
Little Hedgepeth Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly transition well, learn new skills, and parents appreciate the cleanliness and organized activities including field trips. Multiple families have enrolled their children for years, indicating strong satisfaction and retention.
- Address
- 3215 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 399-3909
- Address
- 3509 Spring Terrace Lane, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 597-9741
- Address
- 220 East Kingston Avenue, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 332-7733
- Address
- 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 333-5428
- Address
- 811 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 237-6933
- Address
- 2125 Norwich Place, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 449-1858
Providence Preparatory School receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, staff quality, and educational outcomes. Parents highlight excellent communication, caring teachers, and a family-like atmosphere, with one parent comparing it favorably to seven other pre-K programs across two states. The school maintains a waitlist due to its reputation.
- Address
- 3051 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 391-9700
- Address
- 3118-J Milton Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 441-1621
Parents consistently praise Bright Path Child Development Center for its family-oriented atmosphere, caring staff, and clean facilities. The center is noted for its comprehensive curriculum, strong teacher-student relationships, and excellent outdoor play areas. Director Tracy and staff are described as responsive, professional, and welcoming to families of all backgrounds.
- Address
- 4901 Lailwood Circle, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 875-9934
- Address
- 3610 Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 995-2934
- Address
- 2008 Windlock Drive, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 661-4671
- Address
- 8215 Schooner Lane, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 517-0339
- Address
- 15225 Marvin Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 299-5593
- Address
- 2010 Russell Avenue, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 900-0888
Providence Preparatory School receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the quality of care, cleanliness, and staff professionalism. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and highlight strong communication and relationships with teachers and leadership. The facility maintains a waitlist due to its strong reputation.
- Address
- 3031 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 391-9700
Brighter Minds Academy 2 receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented environment and strong staff leadership. Parents report their children are safe, happy, thriving, and well-prepared academically. Multiple reviewers describe the center as a supportive village that extends care beyond typical daycare.
- Address
- 407 Norris Avenue, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 201-9701
- Address
- 3100 Swanquarter Drive, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 503-5222
Kid's Palace receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's exceptional care, nurturing approach, and commitment to child development. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's speech, confidence, learning abilities, and social skills. The facility is described as a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where children are treated like family.
- Address
- 232 Sylvania Ave, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 342-9683
- Address
- 219 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 332-7733
- Address
- 7030 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-6769
- Address
- 7000 Old Pineville Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 527-6843
- Address
- 3656 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 394-4223
Parents consistently praise Kids R Us Daycare II as a caring, professional facility where children thrive and feel welcome. Staff treat children like family members, maintain a clean and organized environment, and provide engaging educational activities. Multiple parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for attending and strong development in social skills and learning.
- Address
- 2208 Lasalle Street, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 374-5437
Ms. Suzy's Day Care is highly regarded by parents for its safe, nurturing environment and developmental support. Parents report their children show significant growth, improved social skills, and developmental progress. The owner is praised for going above and beyond, building strong relationships with families, and maintaining long-term trust across multiple generations.
- Address
- 4939 Hamilton Circle, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 522-8099
- Address
- 2740 Dr Carver Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 949-6643
- Address
- 2701 Ashley Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 263-9283
- Address
- 2835 West Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 596-7550
- Address
- 234 North Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 364-1521
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