Best Daycare Centers in Elizabeth City, NC
Compare 30 daycare centers in Elizabeth City. Average rating: 3.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Elizabeth City, North Carolina at a glance
- Daycares
- 30
- Avg rating
- 3.97/5
- Parent reviews
- 80
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Elizabeth City has 30 licensed daycares with 80 parent reviews averaging 3.97/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 40% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 27909 with 30 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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
Rating Distribution
Based on 15 daycares with Google ratings in Elizabeth City
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Elizabeth City, based on parent reviews
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Elizabeth City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27909 | 30 | 3.97 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Elizabeth City (– children)
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Top Rated
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
One parent highlights the center's cleanliness, age-appropriate class sizes, and robust security measures, including buzzer entry and classroom cameras. Another family notes that staff are welcoming and effective at fostering their son's social skills and safety, while a separate review praises the church community itself rather than the daycare operations.
Girls Incorporated Of The Albemarle
304 S Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC
One parent highlights that the center, now operating under the name 'Just Girls,' is a good after-school program with summer availability. Another review notes that a child enjoys the environment and recommends the program specifically for girls.
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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Elizabeth City have an average rating of 3.97 out of 5 across 15 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 80 parent reviews.
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
One parent highlights the center's cleanliness, age-appropriate class sizes, and robust security measures, including buzzer entry and classroom cameras. Another family notes that staff are welcoming and effective at fostering their son's social skills and safety, while a separate review praises the church community itself rather than the daycare operations.
- 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
One parent highlights that the center, now operating under the name 'Just Girls,' is a good after-school program with summer availability. Another review notes that a child enjoys the environment and recommends the program specifically for girls.
- 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
Former students describe the center fondly, citing positive childhood memories and appreciation for its longevity, while one recent reviewer criticizes the absence of a doorbell and expresses dissatisfaction with the experience.
- 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
One parent highlights the center's long-standing operation and experienced staff, noting that teachers are nice and committed. However, another review alleges a serious injury occurred at the facility and claims the staff attempted to conceal the incident.
- Address
- 818 Walker Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 335-9471
One parent highlights the center's 30-year history and stable, long-tenured staff as key strengths, while another review alleges serious neglect resulting in a child's broken leg. A third comment simply expresses satisfaction with the facility.
- 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
One parent reports a positive experience with consistent, high-quality care and effective communication over four years, while another describes a specific incident involving harassment by other children at a public pool and dissatisfaction with a teacher's conduct.
- 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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