Best Daycare Centers in Hillsborough, NC
Compare 19 daycare centers in Hillsborough. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Hillsborough, North Carolina at a glance
- Daycares
- 19
- Avg rating
- 4.53/5
- Parent reviews
- 60
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Hillsborough has 19 licensed daycares with 60 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 27278 zip code, averaging 4.53 stars across 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hillsborough
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.
- 1Lil Treasures Day Care4.55 score5(6)
554 Nash Street, Hillsborough, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Lil Treasures Day Care in Hillsborough, NC receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight that their children are happy, safe, and engaged in meaningful learning activities. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing a family-like atmosphere where staff genuinely care for each child's development and wellbeing.
Caring and passionate staffclean and bright facilityplay-based learning environmenthome-cooked meals - 2Master'S Garden Preschool4.43 score4.7(8)
7500 Schley Road, Hillsborough, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Master's Garden Preschool is a faith-based center in Hillsborough with excellent reviews praising the caring teachers, balanced curriculum, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The facility features expansive grounds with outdoor play areas. One negative review addressed concerns about school photo services under new management.
Loving and attentive teachersfaith-based curriculumbalanced structure and play-based learningoutdoor space and nature wal - 3The Little School Of Hillsborough4.25 score4.4(8)
301 College Park Road, Hillsborough, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Little School of Hillsborough receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, teaching quality, and use of technology for communication. However, one recent review describes a significant decline in service quality, citing poor orientation for a new student and disengaged teachers.
Caring and attentive staffstrong teaching qualitysafe and warm environmentapp-based communication and daily updates - 4Tiny Tots Too4.15 score4.3(5)
2711 Hwy 86 S, Hillsborough, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Tiny Tots Too receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring teachers, clean facilities, and friendly staff. However, one recent review alleges serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, employee health issues, disease transmission, and an ongoing state investigation.
Teachers genuinely care for childrenclean and well-organized classroomsfriendly staffeasy-to-work-with director - 5Center Of Excellence Child Care And Academy4 score4(20)
500 Millstone Dr, Suite 104, Hillsborough, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy in Hillsborough, NC receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the staff's attentiveness, developmental focus, and strong communication with families through apps and live video feeds. Parents report their children are excited to attend and feel supported by a caring community.
Attentive and loving staffdevelopmental milestone trackinglive video camera accessBrightwheel communication app - 6Tiny Tots3.95 score3.9(5)
323 Crawford Road, Hillsborough, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Tiny Tots receives mostly positive reviews from parents praising the caring staff, daily communication, and family-like atmosphere. However, one parent reported serious concerns including a child left outside for over an hour and physical handling issues, citing understaffing.
Loving and attentive staffdaily communication with parentsfamily-like environmentchildren excited to attend
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Hillsborough
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Hillsborough, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Hillsborough zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27278 | 17 | 4.53 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Hillsborough (– children)
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up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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76–150 children
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150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Hillsborough based on parent reviews
Lil Treasures Day Care
554 Nash Street, Hillsborough, NC
Lil Treasures Day Care in Hillsborough, NC receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight that their children are happy, safe, and engaged in meaningful learning activities. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing a family-like atmosphere where staff genuinely care for each child's development and wellbeing.
Master'S Garden Preschool
7500 Schley Road, Hillsborough, NC
Master's Garden Preschool is a faith-based center in Hillsborough with excellent reviews praising the caring teachers, balanced curriculum, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The facility features expansive grounds with outdoor play areas. One negative review addressed concerns about school photo services under new management.
Sounds And Colors
200 Davis Road, Hillsborough, NC
Parents describe Sounds and Colors as a caring and well-organized center where staff treat children with sweetness and understanding. Reviewers highlight the team's collaborative approach and the variety of daily activities, noting that children are happy and learning, including bilingual skills.
Knee High Preschool
125 John Earl Street, Hillsborough, NC
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The Little School Of Hillsborough
301 College Park Road, Hillsborough, NC
The Little School of Hillsborough receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, teaching quality, and use of technology for communication. However, one recent review describes a significant decline in service quality, citing poor orientation for a new student and disengaged teachers.
Tiny Tots Too
2711 Hwy 86 S, Hillsborough, NC
Tiny Tots Too receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring teachers, clean facilities, and friendly staff. However, one recent review alleges serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, employee health issues, disease transmission, and an ongoing state investigation.
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Daycare Centers in Hillsborough, North Carolina
There are 19 daycare centers in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.53 stars. Our analysis covers 60 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough
Showing 19 results
- Address
- 125 Lawndale Dr, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 643-4000
Lil Treasures Day Care in Hillsborough, NC receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight that their children are happy, safe, and engaged in meaningful learning activities. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing a family-like atmosphere where staff genuinely care for each child's development and wellbeing.
- Address
- 554 Nash Street, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 732-8242
Parents describe Sounds and Colors as a caring and well-organized center where staff treat children with sweetness and understanding. Reviewers highlight the team's collaborative approach and the variety of daily activities, noting that children are happy and learning, including bilingual skills.
- Address
- 200 Davis Road, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 245-0606
Master's Garden Preschool is a faith-based center in Hillsborough with excellent reviews praising the caring teachers, balanced curriculum, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The facility features expansive grounds with outdoor play areas. One negative review addressed concerns about school photo services under new management.
- Address
- 7500 Schley Road, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 732-3449
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- Address
- 125 John Earl Street, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 732-4433
The Little School of Hillsborough receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, teaching quality, and use of technology for communication. However, one recent review describes a significant decline in service quality, citing poor orientation for a new student and disengaged teachers.
- Address
- 301 College Park Road, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 644-1818
Tiny Tots Too receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring teachers, clean facilities, and friendly staff. However, one recent review alleges serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, employee health issues, disease transmission, and an ongoing state investigation.
- Address
- 2711 Hwy 86 S, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 245-3101
- Address
- 114 Corbin St, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 245-2222
Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy in Hillsborough, NC receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the staff's attentiveness, developmental focus, and strong communication with families through apps and live video feeds. Parents report their children are excited to attend and feel supported by a caring community.
- Address
- 500 Millstone Dr, Suite 104, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 296-9206
Tiny Tots receives mostly positive reviews from parents praising the caring staff, daily communication, and family-like atmosphere. However, one parent reported serious concerns including a child left outside for over an hour and physical handling issues, citing understaffing.
- Address
- 323 Crawford Road, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 732-3102
- Address
- 1900 New Hope Church Road, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 942-9696
- Address
- 154 Hayes Street, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 732-3622
- Address
- 154 Hayes Street, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 732-3622
- Address
- 1100 New Grady Brown Road, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 732-4166
- Address
- 431 Strouds Creek Road, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 732-9136
- Address
- 1900 New Hope Church Road, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 942-9696
- Address
- 431 Strouds Creek, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 732-9136
- Address
- 240 E Saint Marys Street, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 732-4166
- Address
- 402 North Nash Street, Hillsborough, NC
- Phone
- (919) 732-4166
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
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