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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.

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Boonville Preschool And Developmental Day
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
232 East Main Street, Boonville, NC
Phone
(336) 367-7021
Yadkinville Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
305 North State Street, Yadkinville, NC
Phone
(336) 679-8921
Boonville Out-Of-School-Time Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
232 E Main Street, Boonville, NC
Phone
(336) 367-5378
Mountain Heritage Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
333 Mountain Heritage High Sch, Burnsville, NC
Phone
(828) 682-6103
Washington Co. Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
2668 Us Hwy 64 E, Plymouth, NC
Phone
(252) 791-0665
Mary'S Little Lambs Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
101 Spencer St, Plymouth, NC
Phone
(252) 791-9925
South Warren Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
216 Shocco Springs Road, Warrenton, NC
Phone
(252) 257-4606
Northside Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
164 Elementary Avenue, Norlina, NC
Phone
(252) 456-2656
Vaughan Elementary Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2936 Us Highway 158 East, Macon, NC
Phone
(252) 257-6802
Spanish For Fun!
Child Daycare & Preschools

Spanish for Fun is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Raleigh, NC with 10 five-star reviews praising its nurturing environment and Spanish immersion program. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive teachers who build strong relationships with children and the welcoming community atmosphere. All reviewers express strong satisfaction and recommend the facility.

Attentive and caring teachersSpanish language immersionsafe environment
Address
8000 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 881-1160
Bright Horizons At Raleigh Corporate Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons at Raleigh Corporate Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight caring and attentive staff, clean and well-maintained facilities, strong developmental support, and a warm community atmosphere. Multiple parents note their children thrived and were well-prepared for kindergarten.

Caring and attentive teachersprofessional and knowledgeable staffclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
800 Corporate Center Dr, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 852-0509
Ivy League Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
722 Shelley Road, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 332-6701
Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
316 Colonades Way, Suite 107 C, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 795-8449
Taylor'S Day Care Home
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1509 Foxwood Drive, Garner, NC
Phone
(919) 662-1026
Kids Educational Center III INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER III INC. has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5-star praise for caring staff to multiple 1-star reviews citing serious safety concerns, poor supervision, and unprofessional management. Critical complaints include inadequate incident reporting, staff unable to manage basic child behavior, and documented injuries to children. A small number of positive reviews praise staff interaction with children.

Caring and good staff interaction with ch
Address
1020 Jones Dairy Rd, Wake Forest, NC
Phone
(919) 554-3721
Childcare Network #61
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #61 for its caring, knowledgeable staff and strong leadership under Ms. Quinn. Children show notable developmental and social progress, and families appreciate the warm, communicative environment. The facility is well-organized with dedicated teachers who build close relationships with each child.

Knowledgeable and caring staffstrong leadership and administrationclear parent communication
Address
4905 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 854-2652
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Cary receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents praise the warm, family-oriented environment, caring staff, and developmental progress their children make. The center is noted for strong leadership, flexible scheduling, reasonable pricing, and excellent communication through apps and daily updates.

Caring and nurturing stafffamily-oriented environmentstrong leadership (Director Bri and M
Address
955 West Chatham Street, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 467-5875
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons Harrison Park for its attentive, caring staff and nurturing environment where children thrive socially, emotionally, and developmentally. The center is noted for excellent communication through daily updates and photos, engaging activities and events, and a strong sense of community where staff genuinely know and care for each child. Multiple families report children who were initially apprehensive now look forward to attending daily.

Caring and patient staff with long tenureindividualized attention to child developmentdetailed daily updates and photos via app
Address
800 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 678-1010
Appletree Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools

Appletree Day Care II in Raleigh receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents praise the learning environment and staff like Ms. Roshonda, many report issues with bullying, payment tracking problems, unresponsive ownership, and inadequate conflict resolution.

Child learning and developmentMs. Roshonda's teachingfriendly director Ms. Angie (per one review)
Address
2217 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 821-7757
Wake Forest Kids 'R' Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kids R Kids Wake Forest for its caring, professional staff, strong educational programs, and supportive management. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents appreciating the transparent communication, daily updates, and classroom cameras. Multiple families have transferred from other daycares and express high satisfaction with their choice.

Dedicated and experienced staff with high retentionwarm and welcoming environmentstrong academic learning
Address
1941 Heritage Branch Road, Wake Forest, NC
Phone
(919) 453-2543
Primary Beginnings Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Primary Beginnings Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional, caring staff who genuinely invest in children's development and well-being, creating a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Highly caring and professional staffstrong staff retentionwarm and welcoming atmosphere
Address
4001 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 790-6888
Connie'S Private Home Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1399 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 677-0096
Primary Beginnings Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Primary Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and quality education provided. One prospective parent had a negative initial experience with the receptionist's phone manner and perceived lack of customer service. The center maintains a waiting list and does not currently have immediate openings.

loving and caring staffattentive teachersstrong educational program
Address
2100 North Hills Dr, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 785-0303
Ellen Brewer Infant- Toddler Lab Home
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 760-8628
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Cary receives universally positive feedback from parents regarding staff quality, curriculum, and child development. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive teachers, responsive administration, and excellent daily communication. One concern raised is the frequency of weather-related closures and delayed openings, which creates challenges for working parents requiring reliable, full-time childcare.

Attentive and nurturing staffexce
Address
1177 Nw Maynard Rd, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 466-0008
Spanish For Fun !
Child Daycare & Preschools

Spanish for Fun Cary receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and the quality bilingual education provided. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning Spanish while receiving loving, nurturing care in a well-organized environment.

caring and loving staffSpanish language immersionsmooth transitions for children
Address
100 Endeavor Way, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 677-7114
Appletree Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools

Appletree Day Care receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, interactive staff and smooth transitions for children. However, some parents report significant concerns about director behavior, communication issues, and lack of transparency regarding child care activities.

Caring and interactive teacherssmooth transitions for childrenwelcoming environment
Address
104 Clarendon Crescent, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 821-7705
Lapetite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy for compassionate, attentive staff who provide high-quality care across infant through pre-K programs. Directors and teachers are noted for going above and beyond to make families feel welcomed and supported. Children show strong development and genuine enthusiasm for attending.

Caring and experienced staffwelcoming atmosphereindividualized attention to children's needs including special needs accommodation
Address
6601 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 571-7469
Kiddie Academy Of Brier Creek
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Brier Creek receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's development, safety, and happiness at the center, with many forming personal connections with teachers and staff.

Friendly and caring staffinvolved directorchildren love attending
Address
9920 Sellona Street, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 536-7100
Kids Educational Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

KIDS Educational Center Inc. has received mixed reviews with stark contrasts. While a few parents praised the welcoming environment and friendly staff, multiple parents reported serious concerns about the director's unprofessional and rude behavior, alleged child neglect, and lack of accountability.

welcoming atmosphereenthusiastic staff greetingsfriendly office staff
Address
4605 Old Faison Road, Knightdale, NC
Phone
(919) 266-1988

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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.