Best Daycare Centers in Spring Lake, NC
Compare 15 daycare centers in Spring Lake. Average rating: 4.32/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Spring Lake, North Carolina at a glance
- Daycares
- 15
- Avg rating
- 4.32/5
- Parent reviews
- 103
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Spring Lake has 15 licensed daycares with 103 parent reviews averaging 4.32/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 55% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 28390 with 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Mommy'S Day Care Center4.8 score5(20)
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 - 2Just Like Mom Development Center4.62 score5(8)
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 - 3Brite Shining Stars Child Development & Learning C4.55 score4.7(19)
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 - 4L.P.'S (Little Peoples) Child Development Center4.5 score5(5)
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 - 5Precious Years Learning Center INC.4.16 score4.3(6)
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 - 6Overhills Child Development Center4.16 score4.2(20)
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 - 7Wonder Years At Anderson Creek Club3.55 score3.4(15)
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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Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Spring Lake
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 103 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Spring Lake, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Spring Lake zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28390 | 15 | 4.32 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Spring Lake (– children)
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76–150 children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Spring Lake based on parent reviews
Mommy'S Day Care Center
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.
Just Like Mom Development Center
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.
Brite Shining Stars Child Development & Learning C
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.
L.P.'S (Little Peoples) Child Development Center
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.
Sugar Babies Child Care
1325 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC
Three parents report high satisfaction with Sugar Babies Child Care, highlighting the staff's caring nature and professionalism. Reviewers note that the staff takes very good care of their children, making it a trusted option for families.
Spring Lake Head Start
612 Samuel Drive, Spring Lake, NC
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Daycare types in Spring Lake
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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Spring Lake have an average rating of 4.32 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 55% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 103 parent reviews.
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 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.
- Address
- 703 Francis Ct, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 497-1080
Three parents report high satisfaction with Sugar Babies Child Care, highlighting the staff's caring nature and professionalism. Reviewers note that the staff takes very good care of their children, making it a trusted option for families.
- Address
- 1325 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 920-3106
- Address
- 612 Samuel Drive, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 960-0776
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.
- Address
- 411 North Main Street, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 436-3904
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.
- Address
- 408 Spring Ave, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 497-8770
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.
- Address
- 602 Mont Drive, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 496-0390
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.
- Address
- 1317 North Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 682-8510
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.
- Address
- 751 Lillington Hwy, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 496-9000
Parents highlight the nurturing environment and dedicated teachers, with one noting a specific preschool teacher's positive impact. However, other experiences reveal serious concerns regarding understaffing, safety lapses, and the center's willingness to deny enrollment to children with special needs or developmental delays.
- Address
- 8227 Elliott Bridge Road, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 497-2286
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.
- Address
- 216 Anderson Creek Dr, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 814-0828
- Address
- 174 W Manchester Road, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 491-2165
- Address
- 2626 Ray Road, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (919) 499-1668
- Address
- 139 Sierra Trail, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 436-0003
- Address
- 2522 Andrews Church Road, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 497-1843
- Address
- 1323 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (910) 497-7000
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities