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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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University Child Dev. Center At Northcross
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise University Child Development Center at Northcross for its caring, dedicated staff and warm community atmosphere. Children are reported to be thriving and excited about attending, with strong leadership under Director Ms. Forney. The facility, while older, is well-maintained and filled with engaging activities and creative programming.

Caring and dedicated teachershands-on directorstrong staff retention
Address
16701 Northcross Drive, Huntersville, NC
Phone
(704) 896-8942
Covenant Child Care
Church Daycare
4.7

Covenant Child Care is a religious facility in Franklin, NC with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality childcare staff, and responsive administration. The facility is described as inclusive and family-oriented with an emphasis on Christian values.

Amazing childcare staffteachers are fun and engagingresponsive administration
Address
265 Belleview Park Road, Franklin, NC
Phone
(828) 524-5664
Angier Baptist Church Day Care
Church Daycare
4.7

Angier Baptist Church Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teachers, strong developmental outcomes, clean facilities, and a caring, home-like environment. The facility is noted for excellent communication, security, and affordability.

Kind and caring teachersclean and organized facilitystrong academic and developmental progress
Address
309 Hickory Street, Angier, NC
Phone
(919) 639-2051
Haliwa-Saponi Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Haliwa-Saponi Day Care Center for its positive community atmosphere and cultural significance to the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe. Visitors appreciate the welcoming staff, educational opportunities, and tribal traditions such as the annual powwow. Reviews reflect strong community pride and satisfaction with the center's role in preserving cultural heritage.

Friendly and polite staffpositive visitsstrong sense of community and cultural pr
Address
39131 Highway 561, Hollister, NC
Phone
(252) 586-5246
Primrose School Of Brassfield
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Brassfield for its clean, well-organized facilities, caring and skilled staff, and strong academic curriculum that supports children's learning and development. Multiple reviewers highlight significant improvements in their children's behavior, confidence, and educational progress, with particular appreciation for the school's ability to accommodate individual needs and create a nurturing environment.

Caring and patient teachersclean and organized facilitiesstrong academic curriculum including Spanish and engineering
Address
3105 Brassfield Road, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 286-0500
Hester'S Creative Schools-Benjamin
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Hester's Creative Schools-Benjamin (also called The Growing Years) for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who treat children with genuine care. Families highlight excellent communication, engaging curriculum, and clean facilities that make children excited to attend daily. The center effectively supports children's physical, social, emotional, and academic development across multiple age groups.

Caring and patient staffwarm and welcoming environmentexcellent teacher-child relationships
Address
1700 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 288-8924
Methodist Children'S Center
Church Daycare
4.7

Methodist Children's Center in Cary receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, well-cared for, and benefit from engaging educational activities and excellent facilities.

Warm and caring staffsafe and loving environmentclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
121 Waldo Street, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 467-0809
Wesley Chapel Child Development Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Wesley Chapel Child Development Center III (Big Blue Marble Academy) for exceptional care, safety, and educational quality. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting staff dedication, clean facilities, and strong teacher-child relationships that prepare children well for kindergarten and beyond.

Caring and knowledgeable staffclean and organized facilitiesnutritious meals
Address
2024 Wesley Chapel Stouts Road, Indian Trail, NC
Phone
(704) 289-3851
Wesley Chapel Child Dev. Center #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Big Blue Marble Academy Wesley Chapel for exceptional staff care, clean facilities, and strong preparation for kindergarten. Families report feeling confident their children are safe, happy, and supported in a nurturing learning environment. Multiple long-term families recommend the center highly.

Caring and knowledgeable staffclean and organized facilitiesnutritious meals
Address
2024 Wesley Chapel Stouts Rd, Indian Trail, NC
Phone
(704) 289-3851
Wesley Chapel Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Big Blue Marble Academy Wesley Chapel for its caring, professional staff and clean, safe learning environment. Children show strong academic and social development, and parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this center's care. The facility is known for excellent communication, structured activities, and staff who treat children with genuine care and respect.

Knowledgeable and caring staffclean and organized facilitiesnutritious meals
Address
2024 Wesley Chapel Stouts Road, Indian Trail, NC
Phone
(704) 289-3851
Central Methodist Child Care
Church Daycare
4.7

Central Methodist Child Care receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's attentiveness, care, and developmental support. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared academically and socially for kindergarten, with strong emphasis on creative expression, outdoor time, and emotional learning. Multiple multi-child families and alumni recommend the facility highly.

Attentive and caring staffcreative thinking encouragedprioritized outdoor time
Address
1909 N Main Street, Mount Airy, NC
Phone
(336) 786-4416
Koinonia Kaleidoscope
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Koinonia Kaleidoscope receives nearly universal praise from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, strong communication, developmental progress, and family-like atmosphere. One parent reported difficulty reaching the center by phone for enrollment inquiries.

Attentive and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsstrong developmental progress in children
Address
1405 Sw Greenville Boulevard, Greenville, NC
Phone
(252) 752-1898
Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Christian Center
Church Daycare
4.7

Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Christian Center is a religious facility in Greenville, NC that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews focus on the welcoming atmosphere, quality of worship services, and the pastoral leadership of Bishop Henry Brown Sr. Parents consistently report feeling welcomed and spiritually fulfilled.

welcoming atmospherequality worship servicescaring staff
Address
411 Watagua Ave, Greenville, NC
Phone
(252) 758-2532
Small World Day Care Of Timberlake
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
324 Roby Barton Rd, Timberlake, NC
Phone
(336) 364-6699
Little Life Academy
Church Daycare
4.7
Address
20010 Chartown Drive, Cornelius, NC
Phone
(704) 312-5433
Triangle Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Triangle Learning Center is highly rated by parents as a warm, family-oriented Christian-based daycare that provides strong academic preparation for kindergarten. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, engaging curriculum, and welcoming environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally.

Caring and loving staffstrong academic foundationChristian/faith-based curriculum
Address
11100 Fellowship Drive, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 846-0470
Cullowhee Kids Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

This facility appears to be a religious organization rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming community, worship services, and sermons. Parents appreciate the friendly atmosphere and spiritual environment.

welcoming communityfriendly peopleuplifting worship music
Address
416 Central Drive, Cullowhee, NC
Phone
(828) 293-9215
Covenant Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.7
Address
120 North Greenbriar Road, Statesville, NC
Phone
(704) 873-1991
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (also referred to as KinderCare of Apex) for exceptional staff, responsive leadership, and quality developmental care. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication with families, and well-maintained facilities. Children show visible developmental progress and parents report feeling confident in the center's care.

Caring and dedicated staffresponsive director and administrationexcellent communication via daily photos and updates
Address
1815 Olive Chapel Rd, Apex, NC
Phone
(919) 629-4813
Johnson Pond Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Johnson Pond Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe a warm, family-like environment where children are well-cared for and excited to attend. Parents repeatedly commend the staff for their genuine dedication, long-term employment stability, and personalized attention to each child. The facility offers diverse programming including preschool, before/after care, and track-out services.

Warm and welcoming environmentCaring and dedicated staffStaff treats families like family
Address
6523 Johnson Pond Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Phone
(919) 557-9448
Creative Kidz Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Creative Kidz Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, dedicated staff, warm environment, and strong communication. Parents highlight enriching activities, extensive outdoor play, and individualized attention to children's needs and development.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm and nurturing environmentexcellent communication from teachers and leadership
Address
8408 Strickland Rd, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 841-5707
Tiny Treasure Kids INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
8400 Falls Of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 847-2101
Falls Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Primary Beginnings at Falls Academy for exceptional staff care, strong teacher-parent communication, and a welcoming family-like environment. Children are reported to be excited about attending and thriving developmentally. The center offers enrichment activities including yoga, Spanish classes, and sports programs.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher turnoverstrong parent communication
Address
6840 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 848-3675
Beacon Baptist Church Daycare
Church Daycare
4.7

Note: The reviews provided are for Beacon Baptist Church, not its daycare program. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, pastoral leadership under Pastor Tim Rabon, and community engagement, but contain no specific information about the daycare center's operations, staff, curriculum, or childcare services.

Welcoming environmentstrong pastoral leadershipactive children's ministry programs (KidLife/Children's Church)
Address
2110 Trawick Road, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 872-2215
The Cary School For Development & Early Education
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

The Cary School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, supportive environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently report that their children are well-prepared academically, feel loved and safe, and thrive emotionally and socially at the school. The facility is described as a 'second family' with excellent curriculum, outdoor activities, and culturally diverse programming.

Caring and compassionate staffstrong kindergarten preparationoutdoor play facilities
Address
300 Se Cary Parkway, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 466-7530
North Point Academy
Headstart Programs
4.7

Parents universally praise North Point Academy for its attentive, caring staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight specific teachers by name and note their children's academic progress and happiness. Families emphasize the center's commitment to family engagement and community-oriented approach.

Attentive and caring teacherssafe and nurturing environmentstaff members know children and families by name
Address
4950 Indiana Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 744-7678
Gentle Gems Developmental Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Gentle Gems for its nurturing, family-like environment and caring staff led by Director Katrina. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, social skills, and communication. The center is also noted for providing valuable resources and referrals to families beyond childcare services.

caring and welcoming staffdirector treats children as her ownstrong child development outcomes
Address
434 O'Ferrell Street, Greensboro, NC
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Big Bird Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Big Bird Day Care Center receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and loving staff. Most reviewers report their children are happy, excited to attend, and experience good educational outcomes. One parent had a negative experience but provided no details.

caring and loving staffchildren happy and excited to attendgood educational outcomes
Address
279 Wright Rd, Bladenboro, NC
Phone
(910) 648-2138
New Life Kid'S Care
Church Daycare
4.7

New Life Kid's Care receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, respectful staff and safe environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared academically, and excited to attend daily. The facility is noted for excellent communication, emergency preparedness, and treating families with respect.

caring and friendly staffsafe environment with security codesstrong academic preparation
Address
4160 Zion Church Road, Concord, NC
Phone
(704) 793-9055
Shiloh United Methodist Children'S Center
Church Daycare
4.7

Shiloh UMC Daycare receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and loving staff, particularly Director Courtney's leadership improvements, and the facility's cleanliness and structured learning environment. Children are reported to be happy, well-fed, and excited to attend daily.

Caring and nurturing staffloving teachersclean facility
Address
4145 Odell School Road, Concord, NC
Phone
(704) 788-8695

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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.