32 Daycare Centers in Sanford, North Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Sanford

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

   Estelle'S Child Care INC. II

   4.28 score

   4.4(11)

   505 Wall Street, Sanford, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Estelle's Child Care Inc. II in Sanford receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's professionalism, caring approach, and ability to help children develop socially and academically. Most reviewers report their children are happy, feel welcomed, and reach developmental milestones. One parent noted concerns about their shy daughter not being engaged during evening shifts.

   Professional and caring staffwelcoming environmentchild development and skill advancementsafe and dependable care
2. 2

   Estelle'S Childcare

   4.28 score

   4.4(11)

   1112 Woodland Avenue, Sanford, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Estelle's Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, welcoming environment, and children's developmental progress. One parent reported concerns about their shy daughter not receiving adequate engagement during evening hours, citing poor interaction with the evening staff.

   Professional and caring staffwelcoming family environmentchildren flourish developmentallyskill development (numbers
3. 3

   Small Hands - Big Future Child Care

   4.27 score

   4.5(6)

   1112 Broadway Road, Sanford, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Small Hands - Big Future Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive and loving teachers, owner Cynthia's communication, and quality educational activities. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with one notable exception where a parent reported unprofessional conduct from the director during withdrawal.

   Attentive and loving teachersstrong communication from ownerindividualized attentionhands-on learning activities
4. 4

   Grace Christian Child Development Center

   4.24 score

   4.3(20)

   2601 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Sanford, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

   Grace Christian Child Development Center receives consistent praise from parents for its nurturing, faith-based learning environment and highly attentive staff. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, experience significant academic and social growth, and benefit from excellent communication and extended hours. The center is noted for preparing children well for kindergarten and beyond.

   Experienced and caring teachersstrong communication with parents (updatesphotostext messages)
5. 5

   Little Dreamers Fec INC.

   4.13 score

   4.2(9)

   1480 Mcneill Road, Sanford, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Little Dreamers FEC Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring staff, academic focus, and effective potty training support, though two negative reviews cite communication issues, injury reporting concerns, and strict policies.

   Caring and attentive staffstrong academic instructionhighly effective potty trainingfamily atmosphere
6. 6

   Lil' Busy Bodies Child Care Center

   4 score

   4(7)

   35 Roberts Road, Sanford, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Lil' Busy Bodies receives mostly positive reviews praising cleanliness, staff friendliness, child development, and open observation policies. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about management decisions regarding closure schedules and a significant security issue regarding ID verification at pick-up.

   Clean facilityattentive staffspecial parent eventsgood communication
7. 7

   Shooting Stars Learning Center

   3.88 score

   3.8(8)

   152 Charlotte Avenue, Sanford, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Shooting Stars Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational environment, and strong director leadership. Parents consistently report their children thrive socially and developmentally at this facility. One negative review from 2016-2017 cited poor communication and unprofessional handling of a school closure.

   Fair pricingmeals providedcaring and educated teachersstrong director (mostly)
8. 8

   All About Us-Kids Child Care Center

   3.53 score

   3.3(10)

   329 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   ALL ABOUT US-KIDS CHILD CARE CENTER receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the facility's cleanliness, staff friendliness, and accommodations for special needs children, while a smaller number of parents report serious concerns about owner professionalism, communication, and child supervision practices. The center offers 24-hour care and flexible scheduling, though some question the accuracy of advertised hours.

   Clean and well-organized facilit

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