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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Quest At Catawba Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5415 Hudson Chapel Road, Catawba, NC
- Phone
- (828) 241-3131
Quest At Oxford Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5915 Oxford School Road, Claremont, NC
- Phone
- (828) 459-7220
Quest At Claremont Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3384 East Main Street, Claremont, NC
- Phone
- (828) 459-7921
Quest At Lyle Creek Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1845 Edgewater Drive Nw, Conover, NC
- Phone
- (828) 466-7068
Quest At St. Stephens Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 684 30th Street Ne, Conover, NC
- Phone
- (828) 466-7067
South Newton Elementary Kid Connection
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 306 West I Street, Newton, NC
- Phone
- (828) 464-4002
Quest At Balls Creek Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2620 Balls Creek Road, Newton, NC
- Phone
- (828) 464-4766
Quest At Startown Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4119 Startown Road, Newton, NC
- Phone
- (828) 464-1257
Conover School Kid Connection
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 107 7th Street Place Sw, Conover, NC
- Phone
- (828) 464-6082
Quest At Blackburn Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4377 West Nc Hwy 10, Newton, NC
- Phone
- (704) 462-1344
Quest At Sherrills Ford Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 8103 Sherrills Ford Road, Sherrills Ford, NC
- Phone
- (828) 478-2662
Hickory High School Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1234 3rd Street N E, Hickory, NC
- Phone
- (828) 322-5860
Catawba Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5415 Hudson Chapel Rd, Catawba, NC
- Phone
- (828) 465-4704
Concordia Lutheran Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 215 5th Avenue S E, Conover, NC
- Phone
- (828) 464-3011
Snow Creek Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3238 Snow Creek Road Ne, Hickory, NC
- Phone
- (828) 449-1076
Jenkins Elementary Kid Connection
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3750 North Center Street, Hickory, NC
- Phone
- (828) 324-0787
Startown Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4119 Startown Road, Newton, NC
- Phone
- (828) 327-3689
Viewmont Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 21 16th Avenue Nw, Hickory, NC
- Phone
- (828) 324-7049
Tyndall Center For Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4431 County Home Rd, Conover, NC
- Phone
- (828) 256-5056
Southwest Elementary Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1580 32nd Street Sw, Hickory, NC
- Phone
- (828) 324-8884
Quest At Banoak Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7651 West Nc Hwy 10, Vale, NC
- Phone
- (704) 462-2849
Legrande Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3720 North Center Street, Hickory, NC
- Phone
- (828) 327-4422
Mt. View Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5911 Dwayne Starnes Drive, Hickory, NC
- Phone
- (828) 294-2020
Tabernacle Baptist Christian School
Church Daycare
- Address
- 1225 29th Ave Dr Ne, Hickory, NC
- Phone
- (828) 324-9936
Balls Creek Elementary Pre-School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 2620 Balls Creek Rd, Newton, NC
- Phone
- (828) 464-4766
Claremont Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 3384 East Main Street, Claremont, NC
- Phone
- (828) 459-7921
Hickory Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 925 5th Street Ne, Hickory, NC
- Phone
- (828) 256-1007
Oxford Elementary Pre-School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5915 Oxford School Road, Claremont, NC
- Phone
- (828) 459-7220
Chesterbrook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Chesterbrook Academy receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, comfortable environment for children with separation anxiety, and safe facilities. However, some parents report concerns about curriculum quality, staff management, and individual teacher conduct.
Caring and sweet teacherschildren feel safe and securehelps with separation anxiety
- Address
- 2751 Nc Hwy 127 S, Hickory, NC
- Phone
- (828) 294-2860
St. Stephen'S Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2304 Springs Road, Hickory, NC
- Phone
- (828) 256-2166
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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.