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52 Daycare Centers in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Browse all 52 daycare centers in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Goldsboro

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.

  1. 1

    3000 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating. However, the reviews appear to be primarily about Wayne Community College rather than the childcare center specifically. One review directly mentions the daycare, praising it as a four-star facility with sweet and nice teachers.

    Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffcaring teacherssupportive atmosphere
  2. 2

    2708 East Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Small World Child Care Center in Goldsboro receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the friendly, professional staff who are caring, polite, and genuinely engaged with the children. Parents report that their children are happy and well-cared for at the facility.

    Friendly and polite staffprofessional carestaff takes time to know familieschildren are happy
  3. 3

    507 Royall Avenue, Goldsboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise WAGES Bryan Sutton Child Development Center for excellent teachers, strong educational preparation for elementary school, and classroom transparency through cameras and observation windows. The facility is noted for its role in the community, including Meals on Wheels services, and parents report their children are learning quickly and enjoying attendance.

    Excellent teacherseducational focus and school readinessclassroom cameras and observation windowsstrong curriculum (ABCs
  4. 4

    125 South John St, Goldsboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    This daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's warmth and communication with parents. However, one reviewer raised serious concerns about child supervision, staff conduct, and unprofessional behavior in front of children.

    Kind and loving staffdaily communication with parentschildren enjoy attendingchildren form strong bonds with teachers
  5. 5
    Kiddie Kampus INC.
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    1333 Rosewood Road, Goldsboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Kiddie Kampus (also referred to as Fundamentals Child Development Center) for its caring, attentive staff, clean facility, and nurturing environment. Children show strong developmental growth and genuine affection for their teachers. The center is noted for excellent communication, appropriate class sizes, and comprehensive security measures.

    Caring and attentive staffclean facilitystrong teacher-child relationshipsdevelopmental growth
  6. 6
    Rosewood Daycare
    3.9 score
    3.8(5)

    444 Nc Highway 581 S, Goldsboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Rosewood Daycare has strong positive reviews praising the staff's dedication and teaching quality, with parents highlighting the caring environment. However, serious concerns have been raised regarding staff conduct and management's handling of a complaint about an employee's off-duty social media presence.

    Caring and dedicated staffteachers go above and beyondlong-standing presence in communityquality teaching
  7. 7
    Brighton Academy LLC
    3.72 score
    3.6(12)

    102 Glenda'S Drive, Goldsboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Brighton Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring staff, curriculum quality, and child development outcomes. However, two negative reviews from a former teacher and a terminated parent raise serious concerns about classroom overcrowding, state ratio violations during inspections, and dismissal practices.

    Caring and friendly staffstrong curriculum with themed learningsignificant developmental progress in speech and academicssecurity measures
  8. 8

    3353 Us Highway 13 South, Goldsboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Bulldogs Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for staff care, educational preparation for kindergarten, and strong parent-teacher communication. However, one parent reported concerns about child safety, including multiple injuries, lack of supervision cameras, and a concerning incident involving a restrained child.

    Caring and dedicated staffstrong kindergarten preparationexcellent communication with parentsclea
  9. 9

    396 Us Highway 111 South, Goldsboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Bright Beginnings Christian Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise attentive staff, child development support, and safe environments. Negative reviews cite poor management, lack of special needs training, unprofessional conduct, and facility issues like mold and pest problems.

    attentive and caring staffchild development and skill buildingsafe environmentdaily progress reports
  10. 10

    2808 East Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Bright Beginnings Christian Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise attentive, caring staff and children's enthusiasm for attending. Negative reviewers cite poor management of children under 3, inadequate special needs support, unprofessional staff behavior, and refund policy issues.

    Caring and attentive staffsafe environmenteffective pre-K preparation for kindergartendaily progress reports

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Goldsboro based on parent reviews

Wayne Community College Childcare Center

4.5(20)

3000 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating. However, the reviews appear to be primarily about Wayne Community College rather than the childcare center specifically. One review directly mentions the daycare, praising it as a four-star facility with sweet and nice teachers.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffcaring teachers

Small World Child Care Center

4.6(7)

2708 East Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC

Small World Child Care Center in Goldsboro receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the friendly, professional staff who are caring, polite, and genuinely engaged with the children. Parents report that their children are happy and well-cared for at the facility.

Friendly and polite staffprofessional carestaff takes time to know families

Wages Bryan Sutton Child Development Center

4.4(20)

507 Royall Avenue, Goldsboro, NC

Parents consistently praise WAGES Bryan Sutton Child Development Center for excellent teachers, strong educational preparation for elementary school, and classroom transparency through cameras and observation windows. The facility is noted for its role in the community, including Meals on Wheels services, and parents report their children are learning quickly and enjoying attendance.

Excellent teacherseducational focus and school readinessclassroom cameras and observation windows

Wages Belfast Center

5(2)

3100 N Hwy 117, Goldsboro, NC

Guardian Angels Learning Center

5(2)

3300 Central Heights Road, Goldsboro, NC

Joyful Play Childcare And Preschool

5(1)

724 A North John St, Goldsboro, NC

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Daycare Centers in Goldsboro, North Carolina

There are 52 daycare centers in Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro

Showing 52 results

Kids-R-Us
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1205 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 288-1678
Little Eagles Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
836 Rosewood Rd, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 735-5826
A Kidz Konnection LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
909 Old Grantham Rd, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 330-4334
Joyful Play Childcare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
724 A North John St, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 735-5996
R B P Christian Academy & Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
2105 N William Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 581-9178
Antioch Child Care Academy
Church Daycare
5
Address
601 West Elm Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 734-0156
Happy Days Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
106 East Lockhaven Drive, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 734-7682
Wages Belfast Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3100 N Hwy 117, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 288-1072
Joyful Play Two
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2806 E Ash St, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 778-0019
Guardian Angels Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3300 Central Heights Road, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 778-3079
Small World Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Small World Child Care Center in Goldsboro receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the friendly, professional staff who are caring, polite, and genuinely engaged with the children. Parents report that their children are happy and well-cared for at the facility.

Friendly and polite staffprofessional carestaff takes time to know families
Address
2708 East Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 778-0648
Wayne Community College Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating. However, the reviews appear to be primarily about Wayne Community College rather than the childcare center specifically. One review directly mentions the daycare, praising it as a four-star facility with sweet and nice teachers.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffcaring teachers
Address
3000 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 739-6750
Wages Bryan Sutton Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise WAGES Bryan Sutton Child Development Center for excellent teachers, strong educational preparation for elementary school, and classroom transparency through cameras and observation windows. The facility is noted for its role in the community, including Meals on Wheels services, and parents report their children are learning quickly and enjoying attendance.

Excellent teacherseducational focus and school readinessclassroom cameras and observation windows
Address
507 Royall Avenue, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 734-6411
Chestnut Street Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
505 East Chestnut Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 736-4102
First Baptist Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's warmth and communication with parents. However, one reviewer raised serious concerns about child supervision, staff conduct, and unprofessional behavior in front of children.

Kind and loving staffdaily communication with parentschildren enjoy attending
Address
125 South John St, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 735-8464
Little Warriors Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
3400 Central Heights Rd, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 947-5345
Kiddie Kampus INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Kampus (also referred to as Fundamentals Child Development Center) for its caring, attentive staff, clean facility, and nurturing environment. Children show strong developmental growth and genuine affection for their teachers. The center is noted for excellent communication, appropriate class sizes, and comprehensive security measures.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitystrong teacher-child relationships
Address
1333 Rosewood Road, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 735-8583
Trinity Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
111 Lee Drive, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 735-1265
Rosewood Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Rosewood Daycare has strong positive reviews praising the staff's dedication and teaching quality, with parents highlighting the caring environment. However, serious concerns have been raised regarding staff conduct and management's handling of a complaint about an employee's off-duty social media presence.

Caring and dedicated staffteachers go above and beyondlong-standing presence in community
Address
444 Nc Highway 581 S, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 734-1560
Save The Family Ministries Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3381 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 583-8932
Brighton Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Brighton Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring staff, curriculum quality, and child development outcomes. However, two negative reviews from a former teacher and a terminated parent raise serious concerns about classroom overcrowding, state ratio violations during inspections, and dismissal practices.

Caring and friendly staffstrong curriculum with themed learningsignificant developmental progress in speech and academics
Address
102 Glenda'S Drive, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 751-7600
Creative Academy Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
1109 Royall Avenue, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 580-0610
Little Bulldogs Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Bulldogs Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for staff care, educational preparation for kindergarten, and strong parent-teacher communication. However, one parent reported concerns about child safety, including multiple injuries, lack of supervision cameras, and a concerning incident involving a restrained child.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong kindergarten preparationexcellent communication with parents
Address
3353 Us Highway 13 South, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 689-2665
Little Buck Swamp Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
445 Buck Swamp Road, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 735-2387
Best Enrichment Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
209 W Pine Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 734-8698
Herman Street Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
801 Herman Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 736-4577
Bright Beginnings Christian Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Bright Beginnings Christian Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise attentive staff, child development support, and safe environments. Negative reviews cite poor management, lack of special needs training, unprofessional conduct, and facility issues like mold and pest problems.

attentive and caring staffchild development and skill buildingsafe environment
Address
396 Us Highway 111 South, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 778-1111
Wee Are The World Child Care Center 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2206 North William Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 739-0011
Bright Beginnings Christian Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Bright Beginnings Christian Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise attentive, caring staff and children's enthusiasm for attending. Negative reviewers cite poor management of children under 3, inadequate special needs support, unprofessional staff behavior, and refund policy issues.

Caring and attentive staffsafe environmenteffective pre-K preparation for kindergarten
Address
2808 East Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 778-9053
Kids First Christian Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1701 Royall Avenue, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 735-2345

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Frequently asked questions

There are 52 all daycares in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Goldsboro, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with North Carolina's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Carolina)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Goldsboro offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 40 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 8 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in North Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Goldsboro for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Goldsboro must be licensed by North Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.