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15 Daycare Centers in Spring Lake, North Carolina

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

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Spring Lake

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

    411 North Main Street, Spring Lake, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Mommy's Day Care Center in Spring Lake, NC receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Iris and Mrs. Garcia, for their educational excellence and nurturing approach. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, feel safe and happy, and benefit from bilingual instruction and individualized attention including support for children with special needs.

    Caring and passionate staffexcellent kindergarten preparationbilingual Spanish programclean facility
  2. 2

    408 Spring Ave, Spring Lake, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Just Like Mom Development Center in Spring Lake, North Carolina has received exclusively 5-star reviews from parents praising the nurturing, warm environment and attentive staff. Parents highlight the facility's calm atmosphere, small class sizes, staff longevity, and responsive communication, with many noting significant improvements in their children's comfort and development.

    Warm and nurturing careattentive and patient teacherssmall class sizesstaff stability and longevity
  3. 3

    602 Mont Drive, Spring Lake, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Brite Shining Stars for providing a warm, family-like environment where children receive excellent care and educational preparation. Staff members are described as educated, respectful, and dedicated, with many families returning for multiple children over years. The facility successfully prepares children academically for elementary school while making them feel loved and supported.

    Warm and nurturing environmentEducated and respectful staffStrong Pre-K program preparationFamily-oriented approach
  4. 4

    703 Francis Ct, Spring Lake, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    L.P.'s Child Development Center in Spring Lake receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the passionate ownership, caring staff, cleanliness, and strong communication about their children's daily activities and development.

    Caring and sweet staffOwner Jane is passionate about child wellbeingClean facilityGood communication with parents about children's behavior and performance
  5. 5

    1317 North Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Precious Years Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the quality education, individualized child-centered approach, and caring staff. Parents report their children are well-prepared for elementary school, enjoy attending, and thrive academically and socially. One 1-star review provides no details.

    Faith-based educationindividualized attention to each childflexible schedulingcaring and dedicated teachers
  6. 6

    751 Lillington Hwy, Spring Lake, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Overhills Child Development Center for its family-like atmosphere, dedicated staff, and strong educational curriculum. The facility is noted for preparing children well for kindergarten, maintaining high staff retention, and treating families with genuine care. Multiple reviewers across generations highlight their comfort leaving children in this center's care.

    Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitystrong academic curriculumdevelopmental milestone tracking
  7. 7

    216 Anderson Creek Dr, Spring Lake, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Wonder Years at Anderson Creek Club receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and safe learning environment. Parents highlight the center's ability to support children's development, academic readiness for kindergarten, and family-focused approach. The facility offers convenient amenities including secure check-in/out, before and aftercare with transportation, and reasonable rates.

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Spring Lake based on parent reviews

Mommy'S Day Care Center

5(20)

411 North Main Street, Spring Lake, NC

Mommy's Day Care Center in Spring Lake, NC receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Iris and Mrs. Garcia, for their educational excellence and nurturing approach. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, feel safe and happy, and benefit from bilingual instruction and individualized attention including support for children with special needs.

Caring and passionate staffexcellent kindergarten preparationbilingual Spanish program

Just Like Mom Development Center

5(8)

408 Spring Ave, Spring Lake, NC

Just Like Mom Development Center in Spring Lake, North Carolina has received exclusively 5-star reviews from parents praising the nurturing, warm environment and attentive staff. Parents highlight the facility's calm atmosphere, small class sizes, staff longevity, and responsive communication, with many noting significant improvements in their children's comfort and development.

Warm and nurturing careattentive and patient teacherssmall class sizes

Brite Shining Stars Child Development & Learning C

4.7(19)

602 Mont Drive, Spring Lake, NC

Parents consistently praise Brite Shining Stars for providing a warm, family-like environment where children receive excellent care and educational preparation. Staff members are described as educated, respectful, and dedicated, with many families returning for multiple children over years. The facility successfully prepares children academically for elementary school while making them feel loved and supported.

Warm and nurturing environmentEducated and respectful staffStrong Pre-K program preparation

L.P.'S (Little Peoples) Child Development Center

5(5)

703 Francis Ct, Spring Lake, NC

L.P.'s Child Development Center in Spring Lake receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the passionate ownership, caring staff, cleanliness, and strong communication about their children's daily activities and development.

Caring and sweet staffOwner Jane is passionate about child wellbeingClean facility

Sugar Babies Child Care

5(3)

1325 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC

Spring Lake Head Start

5(1)

612 Samuel Drive, Spring Lake, NC

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Daycare Centers in Spring Lake, North Carolina

There are 15 daycare centers in Spring Lake, 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 Spring Lake, 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 Spring Lake

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L.P.'S (Little Peoples) Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

L.P.'s Child Development Center in Spring Lake receives perfect 5-star ratings from all reviewers. Parents consistently praise the passionate ownership, caring staff, cleanliness, and strong communication about their children's daily activities and development.

Caring and sweet staffOwner Jane is passionate about child wellbeingClean facility
Address
703 Francis Ct, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 497-1080
Sugar Babies Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1325 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 920-3106
Spring Lake Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
612 Samuel Drive, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 960-0776
Mommy'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Mommy's Day Care Center in Spring Lake, NC receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Iris and Mrs. Garcia, for their educational excellence and nurturing approach. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, feel safe and happy, and benefit from bilingual instruction and individualized attention including support for children with special needs.

Caring and passionate staffexcellent kindergarten preparationbilingual Spanish program
Address
411 North Main Street, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 436-3904
Just Like Mom Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Just Like Mom Development Center in Spring Lake, North Carolina has received exclusively 5-star reviews from parents praising the nurturing, warm environment and attentive staff. Parents highlight the facility's calm atmosphere, small class sizes, staff longevity, and responsive communication, with many noting significant improvements in their children's comfort and development.

Warm and nurturing careattentive and patient teacherssmall class sizes
Address
408 Spring Ave, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 497-8770
Brite Shining Stars Child Development & Learning C
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Brite Shining Stars for providing a warm, family-like environment where children receive excellent care and educational preparation. Staff members are described as educated, respectful, and dedicated, with many families returning for multiple children over years. The facility successfully prepares children academically for elementary school while making them feel loved and supported.

Warm and nurturing environmentEducated and respectful staffStrong Pre-K program preparation
Address
602 Mont Drive, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 496-0390
Precious Years Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Precious Years Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the quality education, individualized child-centered approach, and caring staff. Parents report their children are well-prepared for elementary school, enjoy attending, and thrive academically and socially. One 1-star review provides no details.

Faith-based educationindividualized attention to each childflexible scheduling
Address
1317 North Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 682-8510
Overhills Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Overhills Child Development Center for its family-like atmosphere, dedicated staff, and strong educational curriculum. The facility is noted for preparing children well for kindergarten, maintaining high staff retention, and treating families with genuine care. Multiple reviewers across generations highlight their comfort leaving children in this center's care.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitystrong academic curriculum
Address
751 Lillington Hwy, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 496-9000
Anderson Creek Church Child Development Center
Church Daycare
3.9
Address
8227 Elliott Bridge Road, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 497-2286
Wonder Years At Anderson Creek Club
Before or After School Daycare
3.4

Wonder Years at Anderson Creek Club receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and safe learning environment. Parents highlight the center's ability to support children's development, academic readiness for kindergarten, and family-focused approach. The facility offers convenient amenities including secure check-in/out, before and aftercare with transportation, and reasonable rates.

caring and dedicated sta
Address
216 Anderson Creek Dr, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 814-0828
Owl' S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
174 W Manchester Road, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 491-2165
Kids Rock - Overhills Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2626 Ray Road, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(919) 499-1668
Sierra Villa Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
139 Sierra Trail, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 436-0003
W.T. Brown Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2522 Andrews Church Road, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 497-1843
Children'S Universal Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1323 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 497-7000

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Frequently asked questions

There are 15 all daycares in Spring Lake, North Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Spring Lake, 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
Spring Lake offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Spring Lake for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Spring Lake 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.