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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Clay County Inclusive Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 135 School Drive, Hayesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 389-8586
Discovery
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 154 Yellow Jacket Dr, Hayesville, NC
- Phone
- (828) 389-8513
Excel Vii
Child Daycare & Preschools
EXCEL VII in New Bern receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting a recent positive shift under new leadership. Parents report the facility is clean, secure, and professionally managed, with caring and attentive staff who communicate regularly and accommodate individual child needs. Multiple reviewers contrast the current positive experience with previous concerns, indicating significant recent improvements.
New director leadership and responsivenesscleanliness and safety measuresprofessional staff with low turnover
- Address
- 2610 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC
- Phone
- (252) 288-5181
Whiteville Primary School Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 805 Barbcrest Avenue, Whiteville, NC
- Phone
- (910) 914-4161
White Oak Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 111 Sandy Ridge Road, Edenton, NC
- Phone
- (252) 221-4078
Farmer'S Union Developmental Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 905 Farmers Union Rd, Clarkton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 647-2291
Tabor City Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 203 Stake Road, Tabor City, NC
- Phone
- (910) 653-3618
Out Of The Box Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 701 N Broad Street, Edenton, NC
- Phone
- (252) 482-2800
Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 16337 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, NC
- Phone
- (910) 655-2957
Chowan County Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 760 Virginia Road, Edenton, NC
- Phone
- (252) 482-8230
Kaleidoscope Kidz
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1830 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville, NC
- Phone
- (910) 640-2544
Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1337 Giles Byrd Road, Hallsboro, NC
- Phone
- (910) 646-3510
Faulk Kidland Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1545 Sandy Plains Church Road, Tabor City, NC
- Phone
- (910) 653-2584
Edu-Care Center #103
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5589 Chadbourn Highway, Chadbourn, NC
- Phone
- (910) 840-4584
Casar Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 436 School House Road, Casar, NC
- Phone
- (704) 538-9982
Fallston Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 112 Gary Street, Fallston, NC
- Phone
- (704) 538-7341
Grover Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 206 Carolina Avenue, Grover, NC
- Phone
- (704) 476-8351
Bethware Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 115 Bethware Drive, Kings Mountain, NC
- Phone
- (704) 476-8346
East Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 600 North Cleveland Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC
- Phone
- (704) 476-8356
Marion Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 410 Forest Hill Drive, Shelby, NC
- Phone
- (704) 476-8381
Ninos Migrant Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 84 A O Inman Lane, Whiteville, NC
- Phone
- (910) 642-2902
Williams Township Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10400 James B White Hwy South, Whiteville, NC
- Phone
- (910) 653-3791
Waccamaw Siouan Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7263 Old Lake Road, Bolton, NC
- Phone
- (910) 655-4818
Chadbourn Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 409 East 3rd Street, Chadbourn, NC
- Phone
- (910) 654-3825
Evergreen Elementary Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7211 Old 74 Highway, Evergreen, NC
- Phone
- (910) 654-3502
Jefferson Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1166 Wyke Road, Shelby, NC
- Phone
- (704) 476-8390
Union Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1440 Union Church Road, Shelby, NC
- Phone
- (704) 481-8001
Graham Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1100 Blanton Street, Shelby, NC
- Phone
- (704) 476-8386
James Love Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 309 James Love School Road, Shelby, NC
- Phone
- (704) 476-8385
Kidz At Play Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 509 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC
- Phone
- (704) 406-9774
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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.