
Browse all 177 daycare centers in Raleigh, 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.
3922 Buffaloe Road, Raleigh, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Guru Academy is highly praised by parents for its strong academic focus combined with genuine care from staff and owners. Children show enthusiasm for attending, demonstrate rapid learning progress, and form positive relationships with teachers. Parents consistently report their children are thriving both educationally and emotionally.
5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Temple Beth Or Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the nurturing teachers, strong academic preparation, inclusive community, and warm environment where children thrive both academically and socially.
1020 Penselwood Drive, Raleigh, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Denise's Learn and Play for its caring, attentive staff led by Ashley, with children showing strong academic and social development. Families appreciate the home-based environment, transparent communication, reasonable rates, and the staff's genuine affection for the children. Many parents have kept their children enrolled for multiple years and recommend the facility highly.
6941 Hilburn Dr, Raleigh, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Primrose School of Hilburn in Raleigh receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and quality curriculum. Parents report their children are excited to attend, develop strong skills, and receive individualized attention and support. The school is commended for its responsive communication, developmental focus, and long-tenured staff.
1215 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School for its caring, invested teachers who help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school is noted for excellent communication, safety, community atmosphere, and successful transitions for children of all ages. Parents report high satisfaction with classroom management, special events, and the overall quality of care.
1601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
No reviews of this daycare center were found. The reviews provided are for Mount Peace Baptist Church, not the Mount Peace Child Development Center daycare. Unable to provide accurate summary of parent experiences with the childcare facility.
9725 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Cornerstone Learning Center receives universal praise from parents who report their children are thriving academically and emotionally. Parents consistently highlight the caring, engaged staff, effective communication through apps and updates, and strong learning outcomes. Multiple families express relief about their children's development and readiness for kindergarten.
1590 Dunn Road, Raleigh, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Rainbow Child Care Center (Falls Lake KinderCare) in Raleigh receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, strong leadership, clean facilities, and structured educational programs. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, individualized attention to children, nutritious meals provided, and seamless transitions for children moving from other facilities. The center is noted for going above and beyond expectations in both childcare and educational support.
6612 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Asbury Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, invested teachers and fun, engaging learning environment. Parents report their children develop strong foundational skills, social abilities, and enthusiasm for learning while feeling well-prepared for kindergarten. The facility fosters a family-like community atmosphere that parents value long-term.
6215 Litchford Rd, Raleigh, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Childworks Inc. for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. The facility is noted for excellent communication with families, strong leadership under the director, and individual attention to children's development. Multiple long-term families credit the center with supporting their children's growth and confidence.
Highest rated daycares in Raleigh based on parent reviews
3922 Buffaloe Road, Raleigh, NC
Guru Academy is highly praised by parents for its strong academic focus combined with genuine care from staff and owners. Children show enthusiasm for attending, demonstrate rapid learning progress, and form positive relationships with teachers. Parents consistently report their children are thriving both educationally and emotionally.
5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC
Temple Beth Or Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the nurturing teachers, strong academic preparation, inclusive community, and warm environment where children thrive both academically and socially.
1020 Penselwood Drive, Raleigh, NC
Parents consistently praise Denise's Learn and Play for its caring, attentive staff led by Ashley, with children showing strong academic and social development. Families appreciate the home-based environment, transparent communication, reasonable rates, and the staff's genuine affection for the children. Many parents have kept their children enrolled for multiple years and recommend the facility highly.
6941 Hilburn Dr, Raleigh, NC
Primrose School of Hilburn in Raleigh receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and quality curriculum. Parents report their children are excited to attend, develop strong skills, and receive individualized attention and support. The school is commended for its responsive communication, developmental focus, and long-tenured staff.
1215 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School for its caring, invested teachers who help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school is noted for excellent communication, safety, community atmosphere, and successful transitions for children of all ages. Parents report high satisfaction with classroom management, special events, and the overall quality of care.
1601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC
No reviews of this daycare center were found. The reviews provided are for Mount Peace Baptist Church, not the Mount Peace Child Development Center daycare. Unable to provide accurate summary of parent experiences with the childcare facility.
There are 177 daycare centers in Raleigh, North Carolina. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
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Guru Academy is highly praised by parents for its strong academic focus combined with genuine care from staff and owners. Children show enthusiasm for attending, demonstrate rapid learning progress, and form positive relationships with teachers. Parents consistently report their children are thriving both educationally and emotionally.
Southeast Raleigh Day Care receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's dedication and individualized attention to children. Parents report their children are happy, eager to attend, and make developmental progress, including speech improvement and successful transitions for children with autism and anxiety.
Parents consistently praise Denise's Learn and Play for its caring, attentive staff led by Ashley, with children showing strong academic and social development. Families appreciate the home-based environment, transparent communication, reasonable rates, and the staff's genuine affection for the children. Many parents have kept their children enrolled for multiple years and recommend the facility highly.
Parents consistently praise Little Leaf Discovery School for its engaging outdoor spaces, nurturing environment, and experienced teachers Ms. Myra and Ms. Monea. Families report their children developed strong social-emotional skills, gained excitement for learning, and felt well-prepared for kindergarten. Multiple parents expressed deep satisfaction and would recommend the facility without hesitation.
Primrose School of Hilburn in Raleigh receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and quality curriculum. Parents report their children are excited to attend, develop strong skills, and receive individualized attention and support. The school is commended for its responsive communication, developmental focus, and long-tenured staff.
Harvest Church Daycare in Raleigh receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and teachers. Parents highlight strong developmental progress, excellent communication, and a loving environment where children feel safe and excited to attend. The facility appears to foster genuine connections between teachers and students across all age groups.
Bright Haven Academy is a highly-regarded small daycare center in Raleigh where parents report their children are well-cared for and loved. Parents consistently praise the owners Jennifer and Stacey, the warm and attentive staff, strong communication, and family-like atmosphere. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and expressed confidence in the center's reliability and quality care across different age groups.
Asbury Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, invested teachers and fun, engaging learning environment. Parents report their children develop strong foundational skills, social abilities, and enthusiasm for learning while feeling well-prepared for kindergarten. The facility fosters a family-like community atmosphere that parents value long-term.
Temple Beth Or Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the nurturing teachers, strong academic preparation, inclusive community, and warm environment where children thrive both academically and socially.
Parents consistently praise ITC as one of the best childcare options in Raleigh with a nurturing, warm environment and highly experienced, caring staff. They highlight low teacher turnover, small class ratios, engaging daily activities, outdoor time, and strong communication with families. Multiple reviewers recommend it highly and note it has a lengthy waiting list.
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School for its caring, invested teachers who help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school is noted for excellent communication, safety, community atmosphere, and successful transitions for children of all ages. Parents report high satisfaction with classroom management, special events, and the overall quality of care.
No reviews of this daycare center were found. The reviews provided are for Mount Peace Baptist Church, not the Mount Peace Child Development Center daycare. Unable to provide accurate summary of parent experiences with the childcare facility.
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