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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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La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Shelby, NC receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the attentive staff, developmental growth of children, and excellent communication through daily updates, photos, and live camera access. Parents highlight the clean facility, flexible hours, healthy food, and welcoming atmosphere.

Attentive and caring teachersdaily photo and video updateslive camera access
Address
1203 Charles Road, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 482-6819
Above & Beyond Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1633 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 466-3584
Connected Kids Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
600 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 487-5792
West Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
500 West Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC
Phone
(704) 476-8345
Washington Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1907 Stoney Point Road, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 435-9521
First Baptist Church Child Care
Church Daycare
Address
120 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 482-3460
Grace Christian Academy Of Kings Mountain
Before or After School Daycare
Address
260 Range Rd, Kings Mountain, NC
Phone
(704) 734-0509
North Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
900 North Ramseur Street, Kings Mountain, NC
Phone
(704) 476-8225
Township Three Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
526 Davis Road, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 487-7809

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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.