Best Daycare Centers in Graham, NC
Compare 18 daycare centers in Graham. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Graham, North Carolina at a glance
- Daycares
- 18
- Avg rating
- 4.44/5
- Parent reviews
- 103
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
Graham has 18 licensed daycares with 103 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 54% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 27253 zip code, averaging 4.48 stars across 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Graham
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.
- 1Saxapahaw Village Kids4.6 score4.8(15)
5624 Church Road, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Saxapahaw Village Kids for its nature-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to early childhood education. The center is highlighted for fostering children's confidence, independence, curiosity, and emotional development through outdoor learning and play-based discovery. Staff are described as caring, intentional, and communicative, creating a warm, close-knit community where children thrive.
Outdoor learning and nature-based curriculumReggio Emilia philosophycaring and patient educatorsstrong community feel - 2Childcare Network #78b4.55 score5(6)
100 E Hanover Road, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #78B for its engaging activities, field trips, and warm, caring staff. Children enjoy attending summer camp and after-school care, with parents noting positive impacts on learning and growth. The facility is described as having a welcoming clubhouse atmosphere.
Engaging learning activitiesweekly field tripscaring and impactful teacherswarm staff - 3Boys-N-Girls Learning Center INC.4.24 score4.3(20)
106 Albany Street, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Boys-N-Girls Learning Center for its warm, friendly staff who treat children and families with care. The facility is noted as clean and safe, with an effective communication app that shares photos and updates. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show academic progress and engagement in activities.
Friendly and caring staffclean facilityeffective communication app with photo updatesengaging activities and field trips - 4Clarence Kids Academy4 score4(12)
1100 Riverbend Rd, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Clarence Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring staff, particularly director Ms. Teresa, for their professionalism, warmth, and dedication to child development. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and feel included through daily updates. One negative review alleges multiple child safety incidents.
Warm and caring staffProfessional and passionate teachersDaily communication with parentsSpecial events and creative activities - 5Joyful Learning Center4 score4(8)
601 W Elm St, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Joyful Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the quality of care, education, and staff responsiveness. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about the owner's professionalism, attitude, and quality of care relative to cost.
Caring and attentive staffstrong educational focusdaily communication with parentsspeech therapy support - 6Lawson'S Preschool3.93 score3.9(12)
612 E Elm Street, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Lawson's Preschool in Graham, NC receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational development of children. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, including alleged harsh treatment of toddlers and unresponsiveness to parental concerns.
Caring and loving staffclean facilityeducational progress (ABC'scolors - 7Lawson'S Preschool3.75 score3.5(5)
810 N Main St, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Lawson's Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like atmosphere and Ms. Lawson's personal investment in families. However, one parent reported serious concerns about director rudeness and allegations of mental and physical abuse.
Loving and caring environmentprofessional staffMs. Lawson goes above and beyond for familieschildren enthusiastic about attending - 8Creative Childcare3.71 score3.6(14)
3216 Nc Hwy 54 East, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Creative Childcare receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with many praising the teaching staff, learning environment, and special events. However, some parents report concerning issues with administrative staff communication and inadequate supervision in the infant classroom.
Dedicated and patient teacherswell-trained staffstructured learning environmentaccommodating to children with special needs
Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Graham
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Top qualities mentioned across 103 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Graham, based on parent reviews
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Graham zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27253 | 17 | 4.48 | 7 |
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Graham based on parent reviews
Saxapahaw Village Kids
5624 Church Road, Graham, NC
Parents consistently praise Saxapahaw Village Kids for its nature-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to early childhood education. The center is highlighted for fostering children's confidence, independence, curiosity, and emotional development through outdoor learning and play-based discovery. Staff are described as caring, intentional, and communicative, creating a warm, close-knit community where children thrive.
Childcare Network #78b
100 E Hanover Road, Graham, NC
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #78B for its engaging activities, field trips, and warm, caring staff. Children enjoy attending summer camp and after-school care, with parents noting positive impacts on learning and growth. The facility is described as having a welcoming clubhouse atmosphere.
Sonya'S Kidz Depot
2206 Swepsonville Road, Graham, NC
Parents highlight the caring and wonderful staff, noting specific teachers like Miss Jessie and Sonya. Families report high satisfaction with the attentive supervision, particularly the presence of multiple adults interacting with children during outdoor time.
Demonstration Development Day Care Of Alamance
1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Graham, NC
Parents highlight the involvement of college students and staff, noting that children enjoy the experience. One reviewer mentions the program is managed by the ACC Foundation and finds the staff to be awesome.
Creative Child Care 2
2257 Nc 87s, Graham, NC
Parents describe a caring and nurturing environment where staff treat children with compassion, though one reviewer reports concerns about extreme heat exposure during outdoor activities. While families appreciate the dedicated teachers and safe atmosphere, the facility has been criticized for insufficient hydration and shade options during summer weather.
Boys-N-Girls Learning Center INC.
106 Albany Street, Graham, NC
Parents consistently praise Boys-N-Girls Learning Center for its warm, friendly staff who treat children and families with care. The facility is noted as clean and safe, with an effective communication app that shares photos and updates. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show academic progress and engagement in activities.
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Daycare Centers in Graham, North Carolina
There are 18 daycare centers in Graham, 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 Graham have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 54% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 103 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Graham, 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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Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #78B for its engaging activities, field trips, and warm, caring staff. Children enjoy attending summer camp and after-school care, with parents noting positive impacts on learning and growth. The facility is described as having a welcoming clubhouse atmosphere.
- Address
- 100 E Hanover Road, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 506-6411
- Address
- 303 W Elm Street, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 226-5201
- Address
- 620 Ray Street, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 629-5141
Parents highlight the involvement of college students and staff, noting that children enjoy the experience. One reviewer mentions the program is managed by the ACC Foundation and finds the staff to be awesome.
- Address
- 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 506-4123
Parents highlight the caring and wonderful staff, noting specific teachers like Miss Jessie and Sonya. Families report high satisfaction with the attentive supervision, particularly the presence of multiple adults interacting with children during outdoor time.
- Address
- 2206 Swepsonville Road, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 227-2525
Parents consistently praise Saxapahaw Village Kids for its nature-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to early childhood education. The center is highlighted for fostering children's confidence, independence, curiosity, and emotional development through outdoor learning and play-based discovery. Staff are described as caring, intentional, and communicative, creating a warm, close-knit community where children thrive.
- Address
- 5624 Church Road, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 525-2545
Parents describe a caring and nurturing environment where staff treat children with compassion, though one reviewer reports concerns about extreme heat exposure during outdoor activities. While families appreciate the dedicated teachers and safe atmosphere, the facility has been criticized for insufficient hydration and shade options during summer weather.
- Address
- 2257 Nc 87s, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 226-6209
Parents consistently praise Boys-N-Girls Learning Center for its warm, friendly staff who treat children and families with care. The facility is noted as clean and safe, with an effective communication app that shares photos and updates. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show academic progress and engagement in activities.
- Address
- 106 Albany Street, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 226-7200
Clarence Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring staff, particularly director Ms. Teresa, for their professionalism, warmth, and dedication to child development. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and feel included through daily updates. One negative review alleges multiple child safety incidents.
- Address
- 1100 Riverbend Rd, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 436-9031
Joyful Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the quality of care, education, and staff responsiveness. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about the owner's professionalism, attitude, and quality of care relative to cost.
- Address
- 601 W Elm St, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 395-3873
Lawson's Preschool in Graham, NC receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational development of children. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, including alleged harsh treatment of toddlers and unresponsiveness to parental concerns.
- Address
- 612 E Elm Street, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 227-2428
Creative Childcare receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with many praising the teaching staff, learning environment, and special events. However, some parents report concerning issues with administrative staff communication and inadequate supervision in the infant classroom.
- Address
- 3216 Nc Hwy 54 East, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 578-7343
Lawson's Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like atmosphere and Ms. Lawson's personal investment in families. However, one parent reported serious concerns about director rudeness and allegations of mental and physical abuse.
- Address
- 810 N Main St, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 570-3132
- Address
- 1025 Trollinger Rd, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 578-2272
- Address
- 2518 Nc 54, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 578-1366
- Address
- 808 Oakley St, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 229-0611
- Address
- 320 Ivey Road, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 570-6520
- Address
- 1336 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC
- Phone
- (336) 578-0318
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- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
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