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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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
- 3241 Sam Drenan Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 377-8076
Morrison Family YMCA in Charlotte receives mixed to positive feedback. Parents praise the preschool program's talented teachers, communication with families, and facility amenities, but report issues with facility maintenance, staff behavior, and program quality in some areas.
- Address
- 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 716-4925
Calvary Church Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Five parents praised the staff, curriculum, faith-based environment, facilities, and their children's academic progress and happiness. However, three parents raised concerns about non-refundable fees, leadership decisions regarding vaccine mandates that closed classrooms with short notice, and limited academic focus in younger classrooms.
- Address
- 5801 Pineville Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 543-1200
Beginning Years Daycare #3 receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, milestone communication, and child happiness, while negative reviews cite high staff turnover, excessive screen time exceeding state regulations, and unprofessional conduct.
- Address
- 4313 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 910-4032
Little Learners Child Development Center in Charlotte receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple reviews. Parents praise the structured learning environment, caring staff, strong communication, and family-oriented atmosphere. Children reportedly achieve significant developmental milestones and transition successfully to elementary school.
- Address
- 1076 Tom Hunter Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 596-4942
- Address
- 7008-7 E Wt Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 2017 Bentley Place, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 532-3554
These reviews appear to be for a YMCA gym facility, not the Johnston YMCA Schoolage Program daycare. The gym receives mostly positive feedback for its facilities, welcoming staff, and affordability, though parking and crowding during peak hours are frequent concerns.
- Address
- 3025 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 716-6374
- Address
- 2025 Bentley Place, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 532-3554
Little Hedgepeth Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the director Ms. Sharon Pitts and her caring, professional staff. Parents report strong educational outcomes, a clean and safe environment, and genuine care for children's development and well-being.
- Address
- 2400 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 599-5437
- Address
- 4700 E Wt Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 564-8190
Rainbow Child Care Center has highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, and child development, with many describing it as a second home. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff behavior issues, high turnover, and a lack of warmth in teaching approach.
- Address
- 3502 Prosperity Church Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 927-9292
Center of Hope Head Start receives mixed reviews. While many praise the compassionate staff and community support services, including food, clothing, and donations, several residents report poor treatment, inadequate facilities, and lack of support for self-sufficiency.
- Address
- 534 Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 259-3461
- Address
- 2101 Belvedere Avenue, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 375-1600
First Ward CDC receives polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents highlighting engaged staff, educational activities, and caring environment, but serious safety concerns from others reporting inadequate supervision, repeated injuries, and unresponsive management. Positive experiences emphasize the Montessori program and bilingual instruction, while negative reviews cite lack of oversight, inconsistent incident reporting, and issues with supply management.
- Address
- 600 East 7th St, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 379-7924
- Address
- 2121 Belvedere Avenue, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 819-8100
Beginning Years Day Care receives mixed reviews with strong praise for classroom teachers and care quality, but significant complaints about administrative issues, payment handling, and safety concerns. Several parents report dedicated staff and welcoming environments, while others describe serious problems with management, billing errors, and alleged safety incidents.
- Address
- 2211 Little Rock Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 398-8989
Mallard Creek Learning Center is highly rated by parents, with all recent reviews giving 5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, strong academics, and safe learning environment. The center holds a Five Star license from the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
- Address
- 8765 Browne Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 948-2046
Our Future Generations II Inc. in Charlotte has highly polarized reviews. One parent praised the staff and communication about their daughter's learning, while multiple parents reported concerns about professionalism, documentation issues, and late opening times.
- Address
- 4901 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 393-4045
- Address
- 2624 Holton Avenue, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 953-2168
- Address
- 2126 Longdale Drive, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 523-3677
- Address
- 809 East Arrowood, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 527-1077
- Address
- 7407 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 588-1292
Midwood Learning Academy has extremely polarized reviews with no middle ground. Positive reviews praise the staff, child development, affordability, and long-term customer loyalty, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, unprofessional staff behavior, disorganization, lack of structure, and poor customer service.
- Address
- 2515 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 375-0232
BRIGHTWALK HEAD START in Charlotte receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviewers praise the clean facility, passionate staff leadership, and quality learning environment. However, negative reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate nutrition, high teacher turnover, staff conduct issues, and alleged state violations.
- Address
- 1240 Badger Court, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 230-0020
Tender Hearts Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Current and former staff members praise the Christian environment, personalized attention, and positive learning experience for children. However, serious concerns have been raised about hygiene practices, child safety, unresponsiveness to inquiries, and inadequate supervision.
- Address
- 2301 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 568-2010
- Address
- 801 Braxfield Dr, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 449-3693
- Address
- 932 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 598-8070
- Address
- 4101 W Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (704) 493-6145
- Address
- 8310 Mcalpine Park Drive, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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