30 Daycare Centers in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Browse all 30 daycare centers in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Elizabeth City
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.
- 1Creative Kids Academy & Preschool4.64 score5(9)
116 Corporate Drive, Elizabeth City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Creative Kids Academy & Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, with parents consistently praising the caring teacher Ms. Taylor and the safe, engaging learning environment. Parents highlight the facility's excellent activities, affordability, and the children's enthusiasm for attending.
Caring and dedicated staff (especially Ms. Taylor)safe and nurturing environmentengaging learning activitieswell-equipped facility with many toys - 2Edu Care Learning Center INC.4.47 score4.7(10)
906 Oak Stump Rd, Elizabeth City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
EDU CARE LEARNING CENTER INC. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental progress in their children. One negative review cited concerns about inadequate care, hygiene, and staff responsiveness to parent concerns.
caring and professional staffnurturing and safe environmentchildren excited to attendstrong academic and developmental progress - 3Elizabeth City State University-Lab School4.4 score4.5(20)
1704 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews highlight Elizabeth City State University's beautiful campus, welcoming atmosphere, and helpful staff. Parents appreciate the clean facilities, quality educational programs, and affordable pricing. Current students report enjoying classes and finding the community friendly and supportive.
Beautiful campusclean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffquality educational programs - 4Judy'S Child Care Center4.16 score4.3(6)
208 Walnut Street, Elizabeth City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Judy's Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff and overall environment. However, one parent reported their non-verbal, autistic child was dismissed after just two days with a letter stating the center could not accommodate his needs, despite prior assurance they could handle his care.
Great staffwonderful care for kidswelcoming atmosphere - 5Tender Years Child Care Center3.65 score3.4(7)
1092 Us Highway 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Tender Years Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff warmth and child care quality, though some raise concerns about pricing practices and facility conditions. Long-time families report positive experiences, while newer or prospective families cite inconsistent pricing, billing policies, and religious practices as drawbacks.
caring and respectful staffchildren feel safe and lovedgood supervisionhandles behavioral issues well - 6Alc Albemarle Learning Center3.35 score2.7(5)
1400 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
ALC Albemarle Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's nurturing approach, individualized care, and children's educational development. However, multiple negative reviews report unprofessional teacher behavior, including yelling, verbal abuse, and rough handling of children.
Nurturing environmentindividualized careeducational developmentstaff treat children like family
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Highest rated daycares in Elizabeth City based on parent reviews
Creative Kids Academy & Preschool
116 Corporate Drive, Elizabeth City, NC
Creative Kids Academy & Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, with parents consistently praising the caring teacher Ms. Taylor and the safe, engaging learning environment. Parents highlight the facility's excellent activities, affordability, and the children's enthusiasm for attending.
Edu Care Learning Center INC.
906 Oak Stump Rd, Elizabeth City, NC
EDU CARE LEARNING CENTER INC. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental progress in their children. One negative review cited concerns about inadequate care, hygiene, and staff responsiveness to parent concerns.
Elizabeth City State University-Lab School
1704 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC
Reviews highlight Elizabeth City State University's beautiful campus, welcoming atmosphere, and helpful staff. Parents appreciate the clean facilities, quality educational programs, and affordable pricing. Current students report enjoying classes and finding the community friendly and supportive.
Emmanuel Baptist Church Day Care Center
109 Chadburn Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC
Girls Incorporated Of The Albemarle
304 S Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC
Judy'S Child Care Center
208 Walnut Street, Elizabeth City, NC
Judy's Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff and overall environment. However, one parent reported their non-verbal, autistic child was dismissed after just two days with a letter stating the center could not accommodate his needs, despite prior assurance they could handle his care.
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Daycare Centers in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
There are 30 daycare centers in Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Elizabeth City
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- Address
- 1109 Herrington Road, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 337-7144
- Address
- 109 Chadburn Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-1617
Creative Kids Academy & Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, with parents consistently praising the caring teacher Ms. Taylor and the safe, engaging learning environment. Parents highlight the facility's excellent activities, affordability, and the children's enthusiasm for attending.
- Address
- 116 Corporate Drive, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 333-1021
- Address
- 304 S Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-7346
EDU CARE LEARNING CENTER INC. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental progress in their children. One negative review cited concerns about inadequate care, hygiene, and staff responsiveness to parent concerns.
- Address
- 906 Oak Stump Rd, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-5900
Reviews highlight Elizabeth City State University's beautiful campus, welcoming atmosphere, and helpful staff. Parents appreciate the clean facilities, quality educational programs, and affordable pricing. Current students report enjoying classes and finding the community friendly and supportive.
- Address
- 1704 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-3374
- Address
- 1107 Carolina Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-1351
Judy's Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff and overall environment. However, one parent reported their non-verbal, autistic child was dismissed after just two days with a letter stating the center could not accommodate his needs, despite prior assurance they could handle his care.
- Address
- 208 Walnut Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 331-1040
- Address
- 409 Bank Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-7698
- Address
- 818 Walker Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-9471
- Address
- 900 Walker Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-9471
Tender Years Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff warmth and child care quality, though some raise concerns about pricing practices and facility conditions. Long-time families report positive experiences, while newer or prospective families cite inconsistent pricing, billing policies, and religious practices as drawbacks.
- Address
- 1092 Us Highway 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-5833
- Address
- 1000 Maple St, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 331-2811
ALC Albemarle Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's nurturing approach, individualized care, and children's educational development. However, multiple negative reviews report unprofessional teacher behavior, including yelling, verbal abuse, and rough handling of children.
- Address
- 1400 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-5551
- Address
- 702 Beech Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 339-6060
- Address
- 1059 Us 17 Hwy S, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-4305
- Address
- 104 Commercial Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 621-1777
- Address
- 143 E Rich Blvd, Suite C, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 338-5683
- Address
- 200 West Elizabeth Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-4303
- Address
- 1407 Peartree Road, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-4205
- Address
- 1062 Northside Road, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-2033
- Address
- 612 W Elizabeth Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-0994
- Address
- 501 Bank Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 331-1980
- Address
- 200 W Elizabeth Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-4303
- Address
- 1170 Salem Church Road, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 337-6616
- Address
- 1007 Park Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 338-1012
- Address
- 504 Albemarle Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 338-8180
- Address
- 906 West Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-7577
- Address
- 606 Roanoke Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 338-5000
- Address
- 1210 U S 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 338-6496
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with North Carolina's regulatory agency
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
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