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15 Daycare Centers in Kannapolis, North Carolina

Browse all 15 daycare centers in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kannapolis

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
    Faith Nursery School
    4.37 score
    4.5(14)

    904 Chipola Street, Kannapolis, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Faith Nursery School is a religious daycare facility affiliated with a Baptist church in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Parents praise the welcoming congregation, compassionate pastor, and quality of the school program. One reviewer noted attending the school as a child and now enrolling their own children there.

    Friendly congregationstrong biblical teachingwelcoming environmentquality school program
  2. 2

    1945 Old Earnhardt Road, Kannapolis, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    River of Life Academy Childcare Development Center is a religious facility in Kannapolis, NC with a 4.5/5 Google rating. Reviews focus heavily on the church experience rather than daycare specifics, with parents praising the welcoming spiritual community and mentioning the child academy daycare as an amenity.

    welcoming congregationspiritual environmentclean facilityfamily-centered focus
  3. 3
    We Luv Um Child Care
    4.19 score
    4.3(9)

    1301n Main Street, Kannapolis, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    We Luv Um receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, clean facilities, nutritious meals, and child-centered learning through play. However, a few negative reviews cite concerns about lack of curriculum, hygiene issues, unwelcoming staff, and the dismissal of children with special needs or behavioral challenges.

    Caring and loving staffclean and spacious facilitynutritious mealsplay-based learning approach
  4. 4
    Preschool Of The Arts
    3.62 score
    3.3(6)

    421 Terrace Drive, Kannapolis, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Preschool of the Arts receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the facility's quality, creative activities, loving teachers, and nutritious home-cooked meals. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns including inappropriate child handling, unresponsive management, frequent unexplained illness claims, check processing delays, and poor customer service.

    High-quality facilitycreative arts-focused activitiescaring and loving teachersnutritious home-cooked meals
  5. 5
    Kids Next Door
    3.57 score
    3.4(13)

    204 Cook Street, Kannapolis, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids Next Door receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from long-term parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and safe environment. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about closure policies and alleged state investigations for neglect and irresponsibility.

    Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilityengaging lesson planschildren excited to attend
  6. 6

    210 Cook St, Kannapolis, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kid's Korner receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with many praising the caring staff, clean facilities, engaging curriculum, and long-term quality of care. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about closure policies and alleged state investigations regarding child safety and neglect.

    caring and compassionate staffclean and safe facilityengaging lesson plans and activitiesattentive teachers

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Kannapolis based on parent reviews

Faith Nursery School

4.5(14)

904 Chipola Street, Kannapolis, NC

Faith Nursery School is a religious daycare facility affiliated with a Baptist church in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Parents praise the welcoming congregation, compassionate pastor, and quality of the school program. One reviewer noted attending the school as a child and now enrolling their own children there.

Friendly congregationstrong biblical teachingwelcoming environment

River Of Life Academy Childcare Development Center

4.5(12)

1945 Old Earnhardt Road, Kannapolis, NC

River of Life Academy Childcare Development Center is a religious facility in Kannapolis, NC with a 4.5/5 Google rating. Reviews focus heavily on the church experience rather than daycare specifics, with parents praising the welcoming spiritual community and mentioning the child academy daycare as an amenity.

welcoming congregationspiritual environmentclean facility

Central Child-Development Center

5(2)

1810 Moose Road, Kannapolis, NC

We Luv Um Child Care

4.3(9)

1301n Main Street, Kannapolis, NC

We Luv Um receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, clean facilities, nutritious meals, and child-centered learning through play. However, a few negative reviews cite concerns about lack of curriculum, hygiene issues, unwelcoming staff, and the dismissal of children with special needs or behavioral challenges.

Caring and loving staffclean and spacious facilitynutritious meals

Mcknight Child Development Center

4.4(4)

1300 Glenn Ave, Kannapolis, NC

Eastwood Kiddie Kollege

4.2(2)

320 Cook Street, Kannapolis, NC

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Daycare Centers in Kannapolis, North Carolina

There are 15 daycare centers in Kannapolis, 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 Kannapolis, 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 Kannapolis

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Central Child-Development Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
1810 Moose Road, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 934-2050
W 22nd Street Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
2200 Running Brook Drive, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 934-2614
River Of Life Academy Childcare Development Center
Church Daycare
4.5

River of Life Academy Childcare Development Center is a religious facility in Kannapolis, NC with a 4.5/5 Google rating. Reviews focus heavily on the church experience rather than daycare specifics, with parents praising the welcoming spiritual community and mentioning the child academy daycare as an amenity.

welcoming congregationspiritual environmentclean facility
Address
1945 Old Earnhardt Road, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 925-3182
Faith Nursery School
Church Daycare
4.5

Faith Nursery School is a religious daycare facility affiliated with a Baptist church in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Parents praise the welcoming congregation, compassionate pastor, and quality of the school program. One reviewer noted attending the school as a child and now enrolling their own children there.

Friendly congregationstrong biblical teachingwelcoming environment
Address
904 Chipola Street, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 933-7586
Mcknight Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1300 Glenn Ave, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 932-7433
We Luv Um Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

We Luv Um receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, clean facilities, nutritious meals, and child-centered learning through play. However, a few negative reviews cite concerns about lack of curriculum, hygiene issues, unwelcoming staff, and the dismissal of children with special needs or behavioral challenges.

Caring and loving staffclean and spacious facilitynutritious meals
Address
1301n Main Street, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 932-4711
Eastwood Kiddie Kollege
Church Daycare
4.2
Address
320 Cook Street, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 933-6400
Kids Next Door
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kids Next Door receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from long-term parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and safe environment. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about closure policies and alleged state investigations for neglect and irresponsibility.

Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilityengaging lesson plans
Address
204 Cook Street, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 938-9322
Kid'S Korner Child Development INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kid's Korner receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with many praising the caring staff, clean facilities, engaging curriculum, and long-term quality of care. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about closure policies and alleged state investigations regarding child safety and neglect.

caring and compassionate staffclean and safe facilityengaging lesson plans and activities
Address
210 Cook St, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 938-9322
Preschool Of The Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Preschool of the Arts receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the facility's quality, creative activities, loving teachers, and nutritious home-cooked meals. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns including inappropriate child handling, unresponsive management, frequent unexplained illness claims, check processing delays, and poor customer service.

High-quality facilitycreative arts-focused activitiescaring and loving teachers
Address
421 Terrace Drive, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Happy Kingdom Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
320 Russell Street, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 938-9810
Wee Lambs Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
212 Prince St, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 933-6544
Royal Oaks Kids:Plus
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
608 Dakota Street, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 260-6329
Charles E Boger Kids:Plus
Church Daycare
Address
5150 Dove Field Lane, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 260-6147
Woodrow Wilson'S Wee Wonders
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
800 North Walnut Street, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 933-2935

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Frequently asked questions

There are 15 all daycares in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Kannapolis, 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
Kannapolis offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 5 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 Kannapolis for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Kannapolis 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.