4,419 Daycare Centers in North Carolina
Browse 4,419 daycare centers across North Carolina. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
Choosing Daycare Centers in North Carolina
Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in North Carolina can make the decision-making process smoother.
North Carolina has about 4,419 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in North Carolina. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.
Daycare Breakdown in North Carolina
There are 4,419 daycares in North Carolina: 273 headstart facilities, 883 before/after school centers, 310 religious facility daycares, and 2,953 childcare and preschool centers.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 2,953 |
| Headstart Programs | 273 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 310 |
| Before or After School | 883 |
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Mountain View Intermediate
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 161 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC
- Phone
- (828) 524-4414
Mars Hill Head Start Pre-K
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 200 Schoolhouse Lane, Mars Hill, NC
- Phone
- (828) 252-2495
Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational programming. Parents note significant improvements since the new director, Marcee Norton, took over in January 2022, including renovations and better communication systems. One parent expressed concerns about teacher treatment of preschoolers.
Caring and knowledgeable staffclean and safe facilitywell-organized
- Address
- 950 Mountain View Rd, Mars Hill, NC
- Phone
- (828) 689-3548
Cookie'S Little Palace
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1171 Swinson Rd, Jamesville, NC
- Phone
- (252) 217-7575
Madison High School Early Childhood Education Cent
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5740 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall, NC
- Phone
- (828) 649-2733
Madison School-Age Care-Mars Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 200 School House Lane, Mars Hill, NC
- Phone
- (828) 689-2922
Marshall Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 222 Carolina Lane, Marshall, NC
- Phone
- (828) 649-1507
Oasis Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1407 Ross Road, Robersonville, NC
- Phone
- (252) 799-1582
Tomorrow'S Hope Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 103 West Blue Ridge Rd, East Flat Rock, NC
- Phone
- (828) 697-6847
First United Methodist Church Weekday School
Church Daycare
- Address
- 204 Sixth Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 692-6673
Glenn Marlow Psam-Pspm-Plus
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1985 Butler Bridge Road, Mills River, NC
- Phone
- (828) 654-1641
Aletheia Academy Central
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 911 Tebeau Drive, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 697-0413
Dana Elementary Psam-Pspm
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 690 Ridge Road, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 685-6790
Clear Creek Elementary Psam-Pspm-Plus
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 737 North Clear Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 697-4945
Bruce Drysdale Intensive Intervention
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 271 N Bearcat Blvd, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 697-5568
Upward Elementary Psam-Pspm
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 45 Education Drive, Flat Rock, NC
- Phone
- (828) 697-4929
Sugarloaf Elementary Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2270 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 697-4941
Hendersonville Elem Psam/Pm/Plus
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1039 Randall Cir, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 698-4452
Williamston Primary After-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 400 West Boulevard, Williamston, NC
- Phone
- (252) 792-8483
Montessori Country Day
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1521 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 697-1011
Hillandale Elementary Psam-Pspm-Plus
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 40 Preston Lane, East Flat Rock, NC
- Phone
- (828) 698-4453
Henderson County P. S. Child Care-Fletcher Element
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 500 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, NC
- Phone
- (828) 654-1640
Wcca-Bruce Drysdale Children'S Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 271 Bearcat Blvd, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 698-5039
Henderson County P.S. Child Care Atkinson Elementa
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2510 Old Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 697-4936
Children'S World Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 814 N Oak St, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 290-7411
Helping Hand At Clear Creek
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 737 N Clear Creek, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 772-9103
Immaculata Pre-K And The Grotto School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 620 Oakland Street, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 693-3277
Wcca - Hillandale Children'S Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 40 Preston Lane, East Flat Rock, NC
- Phone
- (828) 699-0955
Foster Circle Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 920 Foster Circle, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 693-6153
Wcca Children'S Services - Sugarloaf Elementary Sc
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2270 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 696-6673
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Frequently asked questions
There are 4,419 all daycares across North Carolina. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in North Carolina are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through North Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in North Carolina, consider:
- Licensing status and inspection history
- Staff-to-child ratios (North Carolina sets minimum requirements by age group)
- Staff qualifications and training
- Safety measures and facility cleanliness
- Parent reviews and Google ratings
- Curriculum and daily schedule
- Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in North Carolina vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.