
Browse all 32 daycare centers in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
1510 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Abundance of Love & Learning Center is a highly-regarded religious daycare in Jacksonville, North Carolina with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the attentive, caring staff who maintain strong communication, provide individualized attention, and create a nurturing environment where children make significant developmental progress. The facility is noted for cleanliness, well-planned curriculum, and a family-like atmosphere that serves infants through school-age children.
531 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Happy Day Christian Child Care Too is a highly-rated center with an exceptional reputation spanning over 50 years. Parents consistently praise the experienced, long-tenured staff, warm and nurturing environment, and strong focus on individual child development. Children show measurable academic progress while feeling safe, loved, and well-prepared for elementary school.
2965 Henderson Extension, Jacksonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
EXCEL XII receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong communication, family-like treatment, and successful developmental outcomes for their children across infant through pre-K programs.
1985 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
No parent reviews about the daycare services are available. The 10 five-star reviews provided are about Catalyst Church, not the school-based child care center.
1675 Piney Green Road, Jacksonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Sanctuary Childcare Services receives consistently positive feedback from parents whose children attend. Parents report significant social and developmental progress in their children, particularly for shy or reserved toddlers who quickly become comfortable and engaged. Staff are described as caring, nurturing, and communicative, creating a welcoming faith-based environment.
160 Huff Drive, Jacksonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
EXCEL IX receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the engaged, caring staff and positive learning environment. Parents report smooth transitions, strong teacher-child relationships, and effective communication throughout the day. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and provides quality learning materials and activities.
1 Office Park Drive, Jacksonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
EXCEL VIII receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong developmental support, reliable care, and engaging programs including summer field trips. Multiple long-term families recommend the center for before/after school care and general daycare services.
920 Gumbranch Road, Jacksonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
This daycare has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the small, family-oriented environment, fresh food, engaged staff, and hands-on ownership. However, negative reviews raise serious safety and sanitation concerns, including dirty infant rooms, inattentive staff, improper equipment use, neglect incidents, and lack of transparency.
251 Northwest Circle, Jacksonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for The Children's Place, a retail clothing store in Jacksonville Mall. The reviews consistently praise the store's clothing selection, competitive prices, and exceptional customer service from staff members.
4355-C Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Teachable Moments Child Development Center for its caring, passionate staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Reviews highlight strong communication with parents, engaging activities, and a focus on emotional development and positive guidance. Families report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant developmental improvements.
Highest rated daycares in Jacksonville based on parent reviews
1510 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville, NC
Abundance of Love & Learning Center is a highly-regarded religious daycare in Jacksonville, North Carolina with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the attentive, caring staff who maintain strong communication, provide individualized attention, and create a nurturing environment where children make significant developmental progress. The facility is noted for cleanliness, well-planned curriculum, and a family-like atmosphere that serves infants through school-age children.
531 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville, NC
Happy Day Christian Child Care Too is a highly-rated center with an exceptional reputation spanning over 50 years. Parents consistently praise the experienced, long-tenured staff, warm and nurturing environment, and strong focus on individual child development. Children show measurable academic progress while feeling safe, loved, and well-prepared for elementary school.
2965 Henderson Extension, Jacksonville, NC
EXCEL XII receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong communication, family-like treatment, and successful developmental outcomes for their children across infant through pre-K programs.
1985 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville, NC
No parent reviews about the daycare services are available. The 10 five-star reviews provided are about Catalyst Church, not the school-based child care center.
1675 Piney Green Road, Jacksonville, NC
Sanctuary Childcare Services receives consistently positive feedback from parents whose children attend. Parents report significant social and developmental progress in their children, particularly for shy or reserved toddlers who quickly become comfortable and engaged. Staff are described as caring, nurturing, and communicative, creating a welcoming faith-based environment.
3605 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC
There are 32 daycare centers in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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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Abundance of Love & Learning Center is a highly-regarded religious daycare in Jacksonville, North Carolina with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the attentive, caring staff who maintain strong communication, provide individualized attention, and create a nurturing environment where children make significant developmental progress. The facility is noted for cleanliness, well-planned curriculum, and a family-like atmosphere that serves infants through school-age children.
Happy Day Christian Child Care Too is a highly-rated center with an exceptional reputation spanning over 50 years. Parents consistently praise the experienced, long-tenured staff, warm and nurturing environment, and strong focus on individual child development. Children show measurable academic progress while feeling safe, loved, and well-prepared for elementary school.
EXCEL XII receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong communication, family-like treatment, and successful developmental outcomes for their children across infant through pre-K programs.
No parent reviews about the daycare services are available. The 10 five-star reviews provided are about Catalyst Church, not the school-based child care center.
Sanctuary Childcare Services receives consistently positive feedback from parents whose children attend. Parents report significant social and developmental progress in their children, particularly for shy or reserved toddlers who quickly become comfortable and engaged. Staff are described as caring, nurturing, and communicative, creating a welcoming faith-based environment.
EXCEL VIII receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong developmental support, reliable care, and engaging programs including summer field trips. Multiple long-term families recommend the center for before/after school care and general daycare services.
EXCEL IX receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the engaged, caring staff and positive learning environment. Parents report smooth transitions, strong teacher-child relationships, and effective communication throughout the day. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and provides quality learning materials and activities.
This daycare has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the small, family-oriented environment, fresh food, engaged staff, and hands-on ownership. However, negative reviews raise serious safety and sanitation concerns, including dirty infant rooms, inattentive staff, improper equipment use, neglect incidents, and lack of transparency.
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for The Children's Place, a retail clothing store in Jacksonville Mall. The reviews consistently praise the store's clothing selection, competitive prices, and exceptional customer service from staff members.
Parents consistently praise Teachable Moments Child Development Center for its caring, passionate staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Reviews highlight strong communication with parents, engaging activities, and a focus on emotional development and positive guidance. Families report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant developmental improvements.
Blending Hearts Academy receives highly polarized reviews with 6 five-star ratings praising staff friendliness, child development, and communication, but 4 one-star ratings citing serious safety concerns including unlocked doors, overcrowding, alleged child abuse, and staff misconduct. Parents should carefully evaluate these conflicting accounts before enrollment.
Jolly Bee Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and safety measures, while several others report serious concerns including inconsistent policies, refusal to show security footage, improper pickup authorization procedures, and health code violations.
White Oak Children's Center II has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, good communication, structured routines, and a welcoming Christian environment. Negative reviews cite serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, and poor incident investigation.
Excel X (also referenced as Excel 10) in Jacksonville, North Carolina receives exclusively positive reviews from parents. All reviewers praise the caring, professional staff, welcoming environment, and strong teacher-student relationships. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, well-cared for, and making developmental progress.
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #80A for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere that helps children transition smoothly into daycare. Children reportedly look forward to attending daily, and parents appreciate regular communication, cleanliness, and strong teacher-child relationships. Recent leadership changes have been noted as improvements.
New Beginnings Child Care Center II has highly polarized reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising caring staff, child engagement, and communication through Class Dojo. Two parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious safety concerns in the infant room (unsafe sleep practices), poor communication, enrollment difficulties, and alleged blacklisting at their sister facility.
Childcare Network #81 in Jacksonville, NC receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, responsive leadership, and nurturing learning environment that keeps children happy and engaged.
Children's Castle Child Care Inc. in Jacksonville, North Carolina receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the caring and attentive staff, individual attention to children, and safe, supportive environment. Parents particularly commend specific staff members like Shantel and Ms. E, and note their children are happy and engaged.
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