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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.

Daycare TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school2,953
Headstart Programs273
Religious / Church Based Daycare310
Before or After School883

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🎨 Preschools 369✝️ Christian Daycare 152🎒 After School Programs 143🕊️ Baptist Daycare 111🌱 Montessori 55📚 Kindergarten 52👶 Infant & Toddler 17🌍 Bilingual Daycare 14🏠 In-Home Daycare 8

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First Baptist Church Of Lenoir Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
304 Main Street Nw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 754-2952
Mrs. Julie'S Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
529 Circle Drive, Hudson, NC
Phone
(828) 726-6053
Valmead Basic Preschool/More At Four
Before or After School Daycare
Address
111 Elizabeth Drive Nw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 754-9612
Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1425 Berkley Street Sw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 728-6423
Hudson Elementary Wraparound
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Roy E Coffey Drive, Hudson, NC
Phone
(828) 728-8407
Shirley Austin'S Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
321 Sunset Street, Hudson, NC
Phone
(828) 728-4046
Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1500 Dudley Shoals Rd, Granite Falls, NC
Phone
(828) 754-3612
Totland Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4888 Lackey Place, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 757-2953
Dudley Shoals Wrap Around
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1500 Dudley Shoals School Road, Granite Falls, NC
Phone
(828) 396-3457
Valmead Wraparound
Before or After School Daycare
Address
111 Elizabeth Drive Nw, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 728-8407
Hudson Elementary Developmental Day Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Roy E Coffey Drive, Hudson, NC
Phone
(828) 728-3712
Kings Creek Wrap Around
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3680 Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 728-8407
Sawmills Wrap Around
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4436 Sawmills School Road, Granite Falls, NC
Phone
(828) 396-2610
Kings Creek Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3680 Wilkesboro Boulevard, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 754-6039
Baton Wraparound
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1400 Baton School Road, Granite Falls, NC
Phone
(828) 728-9531
Gamewell Elementary Wraparound
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2904 Morganton Blvd, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 758-1193
Payton'S Playhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1173 Dragstrip Road, Hudson, NC
Phone
(828) 726-1542
Caldwell Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1302 Norwood Drive, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 758-2482
Collettsville Wrap Around
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4690 Collettsville School Road, Collettsville, NC
Phone
(828) 754-6913
Ymca Charles Bell Afterschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
90 Maple Springs Road, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 210-2273
Happy Valley Wrap Around
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1350 Yadkin River Road, Patterson, NC
Phone
(828) 754-3496
Kiddie Academy Of Asheville
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Asheville receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff quality, strong educational curriculum, cleanliness, safety, and genuine care for children. Multiple families report their children are happy to attend and show significant developmental progress.

Caring and professional staffstrong leadership (directors Desirea and Taylor)excellent communication with parents
Address
22 Walden Ridge Drive, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 309-0949
The Christine Avery Learning Center
Church Daycare
Address
135 Hill Street, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 232-7433
Hall Fletcher Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
60 Ridgelawn Road, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 350-6494
Leicester Elementary School Headstart
Headstart Programs
Address
31 Gilbert Road, Leicester, NC
Phone
(828) 252-2495
Ymca Candler Afterschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
121 Candler School Road, Candler, NC
Phone
(828) 210-2273
Clyde A. Erwin Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
60 Lees Creek Road, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 232-4263
Salv. Army Boys & Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club in Asheville for its caring and friendly staff, wholesome environment, and commitment to child development. Reviews highlight the loving atmosphere and helpful service across all aspects of operations. The facility appears to serve as both a community center and faith-based organization.

Caring and loving stafffriendly atmospherehelpful and polite workers
Address
750 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 255-0266
Ymca W.D. Williams Afterschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
161 Bee Tree Road, Swannanoa, NC
Phone
(828) 210-2275
Fairview Elementary School Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1355 Charlotte Highway, Fairview, NC
Phone
(828) 252-2495

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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.