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Best Daycare Centers in Roxboro, NC

Compare 15 daycare centers in Roxboro. Average rating: 4.66/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Roxboro, North Carolina at a glance

Daycares
15
Avg rating
4.66/5
Parent reviews
37
Top rated (4.5+)
7

Roxboro has 15 licensed daycares with 37 parent reviews averaging 4.66/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 78% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 27573 zip code, averaging 4.66 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Roxboro

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
    The Key Foundations Preschool Academy
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    509 Ridge Road, Roxboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Key Foundations Preschool Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across speech, social skills, motor skills, and learning, with particular praise for staff warmth and patience.

    Staff patience and compassionspeech development progresssocial skill improvementmotor skill development
  2. 2
    Mother Goose Early Learning Center
    4 score
    4(20)

    419 Leasburg Road, Roxboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Mother Goose Early Learning Center in Roxboro receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring owner Mandi and attentive staff who treat families like their own, along with a strong curriculum that prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over several years, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.

    Caring and attentive owner and staffstrong communication with parents
  3. 3
    Learn & Play Children'S Academy
    3.53 score
    3.2(7)

    2081 Old Durham Road, Roxboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Learn & Play receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise caring teachers, family-like atmosphere, and curriculum quality. Negative reviewers cite serious concerns about age-inappropriate room assignments, understaffing, unsafe child-to-staff ratios, director communication issues, and inability to accommodate children with special needs.

    Caring and affectionate teacherswelcoming atmosphereclean facilityquick enrollment process

Rating Distribution

Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Roxboro

4.5 - 5.0
7
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Roxboro, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.61avg rating
12 daycares · 8 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Roxboro zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2757313
4.66
7

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Roxboro (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Roxboro based on parent reviews

The Key Foundations Preschool Academy

5(7)

509 Ridge Road, Roxboro, NC

The Key Foundations Preschool Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across speech, social skills, motor skills, and learning, with particular praise for staff warmth and patience.

Staff patience and compassionspeech development progresssocial skill improvement

Piedmont Community College Child Development Ctr

5(1)

1715 College Drive, Roxboro, NC

Creative Days Child Care Center

5(1)

800 North Main Street, Roxboro, NC

Lester'S Toddler Center

5(1)

703 Pearce St, Roxboro, NC

Mother Goose Early Learning Center

4(20)

419 Leasburg Road, Roxboro, NC

Mother Goose Early Learning Center in Roxboro receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring owner Mandi and attentive staff who treat families like their own, along with a strong curriculum that prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over several years, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.

Caring and attentive owner and staffstrong communication with parents

Earl Bradsher Preschool

4.7

404 S Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC

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Daycare types in Roxboro

Child Daycare & Preschools 12Before or After School Daycare 3

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Daycare Centers in Roxboro, North Carolina

There are 15 daycare centers in Roxboro, 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 Roxboro have an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 78% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 37 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Roxboro, 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 Roxboro

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The Key Foundations Preschool Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

The Key Foundations Preschool Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across speech, social skills, motor skills, and learning, with particular praise for staff warmth and patience.

Staff patience and compassionspeech development progresssocial skill improvement
Address
509 Ridge Road, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(919) 339-3027
Progressive Learning Academy-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
309 Long Ave, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 583-3270
Piedmont Community College Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1715 College Drive, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 599-1181
Creative Days Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
800 North Main Street, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 599-3228
Lester'S Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
703 Pearce St, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 599-4015
Greater Children Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
199 Flatriver Road, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 597-2259
Earl Bradsher Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
404 S Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 599-7585
Mother Goose Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Mother Goose Early Learning Center in Roxboro receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring owner Mandi and attentive staff who treat families like their own, along with a strong curriculum that prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over several years, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.

Caring and attentive owner and staffstrong communication with parents
Address
419 Leasburg Road, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 599-1330
Learn & Play Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Learn & Play receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise caring teachers, family-like atmosphere, and curriculum quality. Negative reviewers cite serious concerns about age-inappropriate room assignments, understaffing, unsafe child-to-staff ratios, director communication issues, and inability to accommodate children with special needs.

Caring and affectionate teacherswelcoming atmosphereclean facility
Address
2081 Old Durham Road, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 597-2675
Roxboro Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
640 Johnson Street, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 599-0208
Early Intervention & Family Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1397 Hurdle Mills Road, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 597-2218
South Elementary School Age Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1333 Hurdle Mills Road, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 599-7133
Progressive Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
309 Long Ave, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 583-3270
North End Elementary School Age Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
378 Mill Creek Road, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 599-3313
Stories Creek Elementary School Age Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
133 Stories Creek School Road, Roxboro, NC
Phone
(336) 503-8071

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Frequently asked questions

There are 15 all daycares in Roxboro, North Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Roxboro have an average Google rating of 4.66 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities. About 78% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Roxboro, 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
Roxboro offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Roxboro for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Roxboro 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.