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 |
Religious / Church Based Daycare
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Lincoln Circle Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1508 Lincoln Circle, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 692-7585
Upward Elem Sch Intensive Intervention Classroom
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 45 Education Drive, Flat Rock, NC
- Phone
- (828) 697-4764
Aletheia Academy For Little People
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2115 Butler Bridge Road, Mills River, NC
- Phone
- (828) 651-8354
Sugar Hill Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 2 Sugar Hill Drive, Hendersonville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 698-5422
Etowah Elementary Psam-Pspm-Plus
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 320 Etowah School Road, Etowah, NC
- Phone
- (828) 890-1115
North Canton Elementary Prek
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 60 Thompson Street, Canton, NC
- Phone
- (828) 646-3444
Riverbend After School Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 77 Learning Lane, Clyde, NC
- Phone
- (828) 627-6565
Jonathan Valley Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 410 Hall Drive, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 926-3207
Patricia S. Turner Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 35 Peach Bloom Dr, Canton, NC
- Phone
- (828) 648-6637
Meadowbrook Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 85 Morning Star Road, Canton, NC
- Phone
- (828) 646-3445
Bethel Elementary After School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4700 Old River Road, Canton, NC
- Phone
- (828) 646-3448
Hazelwood Elementary After School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1111 Plott Creek Road, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 456-2406
Bright Beginnings Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1155 N Main St, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 452-6997
Bethel Christian Academy
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 100 Park Street, Canton, NC
- Phone
- (828) 648-4492
Clyde Elementary School Intensive Intervention Cla
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4182 Old Clyde Road, Clyde, NC
- Phone
- (828) 627-2206
North Canton Elementary After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 60 Thompson Street, Canton, NC
- Phone
- (828) 646-3444
Jonathan Valley After School Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 410 Hall Drive, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 926-3207
Anderson Creek Primary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 914 Anderson Creek School Rd, Bunnlevel, NC
- Phone
- (910) 893-4523
Meadowbrook After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 85 Morningstar Road, Canton, NC
- Phone
- (828) 646-3445
Harnett Primary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 800 W Harnett St, Dunn, NC
- Phone
- (910) 892-0126
Hazelwood Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1111 Plot Creek Rd, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 456-2406
Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2238 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 456-2407
Clyde Elementary After School Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4182 Old Clyde Road, Clyde, NC
- Phone
- (828) 627-2206
North Harnett Primary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 282 North Harnett School Rd, Angier, NC
- Phone
- (919) 639-4480
Independence Montessori Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 84 Tingen Rd, Broadway, NC
- Phone
- (919) 343-3004
Kids Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 111 East Park St, Coats, NC
- Phone
- (910) 892-4989
Kidzone
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 307 Main Street, Buies Creek, NC
- Phone
- (910) 893-8805
Judy'S Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 105 Duke Road, Dunn, NC
- Phone
- (910) 897-4383
Kids Rock - Overhills Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2626 Ray Road, Spring Lake, NC
- Phone
- (919) 499-1668
Solid Start Child Care Center-Spout Springs
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2297 Highway 24, Cameron, NC
- Phone
- (919) 499-1668
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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.