Children at daycare

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

Map

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

New Beginnings Child Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1036 Old Smithfield Road, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 722-6044
Eastern Wayne Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1271 New Hope Road, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 751-7130
Learn And Grow Childcare Center Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1658 Tommys Rd, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 734-5732
Wayne Christian Childcare/Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1201 Patetown Road, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 735-5605
Wayne Montessori Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
103-B New Hare Dr, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 734-0051
Learn And Grow Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
308 S Slocumb St, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 947-5574
Dillard Academy Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
504 W Elm Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 736-4413
Royall Avenue Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
601 Royall Ave, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 731-9999
Faith Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1200 W Grantham Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 734-9590
Edgewood Community Developmental School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1601 Peachtree Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 731-5970
Meadow Lane Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3500 East Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 751-7150
Rosewood Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
126 Charlie Braswell Road, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 705-6040
Goldsboro Family Ymca Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

This facility is not a daycare preschool but rather a YMCA community center. Reviews focus on the gym and wellness amenities rather than childcare services. While staff are consistently praised for friendliness and kindness, the facility suffers from outdated equipment and infrastructure issues.

Friendly and welcoming staffvariety of amenities (poolsbasketball court
Address
900 S Harding Drive, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 778-0016
New Life Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
548 E New Hope Road, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 751-9799
The Children'S House Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1112 Parkway Drive, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 778-6831
Spring Creek Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1050 Saint John Church Road, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 751-7155
School Street Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
415 South Virginia Street, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 731-5960
North Drive Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1108 North Drive, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 731-5950
Guiding With Care Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
900 W New Hope Road, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 736-9839
Small World Too!
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Small World Too! for its exceptional staff and caring environment. Teachers are described as polite, professional, and genuinely engaged with the children. The owner is noted as sweet and caring, creating a welcoming atmosphere where children enjoy attending.

Friendly and polite staffprofessional environmentcaring owner
Address
2710 East Ash St, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 751-5666
Tommy'S Road Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1150 Tommys Road, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 736-5040
Kindercare Learning Centers LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Centers in Goldsboro receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and clean, safe learning environment. Parents consistently highlight strong leadership, good communication through the KinderCare app with daily photo updates, and their children's genuine enthusiasm for attending.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership from administratorslow staff turnover
Address
901 Landmark Drive, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 778-3902

Page 2 of 2· 52 results

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.