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
- 7724 Pence Pond Lane, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 719-3658
Parents consistently praise Chesterbrook Academy for its caring, communicative staff and engaging curriculum that supports child development across all age groups. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, organized activities, and strong parent-teacher communication through daily updates. Multiple reviewers highlight specific teachers and leadership, particularly Ms. Sonya and Ms. B, as welcoming and responsive to parent concerns.
- Address
- 8515 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 548-8000
- Address
- 8801 Eaglewind Drive, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-6470
The Sunshine House in Charlotte receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, safe learning environment, strong child development outcomes, and excellent communication through the facility app. The center is commended for responsiveness to health concerns and creating a family-like atmosphere.
- Address
- 7532 Little Avenue, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 541-7837
- Address
- 125 W Craighead Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-5567
Bright Kids Learning Academy II in Charlotte receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, safe environment, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Parents highlight improvements in child behavior, welcoming approach to diverse needs, and recent facility upgrades.
- Address
- 1943 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 299-8733
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School at Mallard Creek for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff who are genuinely invested in children's development. Children show demonstrated growth in confidence, social skills, and academics, with parents highlighting excellent communication and responsive administration. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong satisfaction with their experience.
- Address
- 2545 Galloway Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 337-4888
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #92A for its caring, attentive staff and warm, safe environment. Children show strong developmental growth and happiness attending the center. Parents appreciate the communication, meal preparation, field trips, and strong leadership.
- Address
- 2241 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 334-7269
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its warm, caring staff who show genuine passion for child development. Children reportedly thrive emotionally and developmentally, with parents noting strong bonds between staff and students. The center is commended for its communication app, meals provided, and responsive director.
- Address
- 9500 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 847-2542
- Address
- 1827 Edgewater Drive, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 552-2006
The Learning Experience in Charlotte receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff—particularly teachers like Ms. Shayla—for creating a safe, structured learning environment where children show significant developmental progress and enjoy attending daily. The center is noted for strong communication with parents, engaging activities, and individualized attention to each child's needs.
- Address
- 3937 West Arrowood Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 588-4504
- Address
- 10335 Feldfarm Lane, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 542-3883
- Address
- 2400 Greencrest Dr, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 531-7934
- Address
- 8301 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-5060
Bright Horizons Charlotte receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, quality care, and educational approach, though serious concerns have been raised about inconsistent quality across classrooms and specific staff conduct in the infant/toddler rooms.
- Address
- 227 West Trade Street, Suite 410, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 333-3513
- Address
- 4330 Foxcroft Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-6725
Parents consistently praise Children of America Charlotte for its strong curriculum, nurturing environment, and exceptional staff led by Director Mrs. Stephanie. Children show significant developmental growth, and families appreciate the warm, caring atmosphere where staff treat children like family. The center prioritizes safety, individual attention, and maintains small class sizes.
- Address
- 2102 Ben Craig Drive, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 549-8938
Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Mallard Creek for its experienced, long-tenured staff, clean facilities, and strong communication with families. Children show significant development and enjoy attending daily. The center is noted as welcoming, safe, and family-oriented with excellent management.
- Address
- 6901 Ibm Drive, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 510-4100
- Address
- 2401 Dickens Ave, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 393-1098
- Address
- 3200 Smithfield Church Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-6550
- Address
- 6214 Mayridge Dr, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 567-4330
- Address
- 500 Cherokee Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-5567
- Address
- 1000-C Anderson Street, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 375-1940
- Address
- 6400 Prett Court, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-6733
- Address
- 14015 Mallard Roost Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 344-1030
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #95 for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Leadership, particularly director Octavia, is frequently highlighted for hands-on management and creating positive changes at the facility. Children show strong emotional development, happiness, and comfort with teachers.
- Address
- 5026 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 405-1601
- Address
- 2801 Royal Ridge Ln, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 532-5192
The Sunshine House in Charlotte receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple locations. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, engaging curriculum, strong communication through the app, and safe, clean facilities. Children reportedly transition happily to school and show significant academic and social growth.
- Address
- 15644 Donnington Drive, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 752-1859
- Address
- 125 West Craighead Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 343-5511
- Address
- 4525 North Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 567-1411
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- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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