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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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Small Hands - Big Future Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Small Hands - Big Future Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive and loving teachers, owner Cynthia's communication, and quality educational activities. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with one notable exception where a parent reported unprofessional conduct from the director during withdrawal.

Attentive and loving teachersstrong communication from ownerindividualized attention
Address
1112 Broadway Road, Sanford, NC
Phone
(919) 718-9434
Little Miracles Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Miracles Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, caring staff, engaging curriculum, and special events like elaborate graduations. One parent expressed concerns about excessive screen time, lack of artwork sent home, and insufficient staff training during their 4-month experience.

Warm and welcoming staffqualified teachers with degreesengaging academics and learning activities
Address
1497 Nc Hwy 87, Cameron, NC
Phone
(910) 495-7300
Ashebridge Children'S Academy Of Apex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise South Kildaire KinderCare (note: reviews mention this name rather than Ashebridge) for its warm, professional staff and strong sense of community. The center is noted for excellent communication through daily app updates, clean facilities, and individualized attention to each child's development and special needs. Families report feeling confident in their children's safety and care.

Friendly and welcoming staff who know children by name
Address
3901 Kildaire Farm Road, Apex, NC
Phone
(919) 303-7767
Learning Together INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Learning Together Inc. in Raleigh receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff, strong leadership, and a caring, inclusive environment. Parents report their children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with particular appreciation for consistent teachers, responsive administration, and specialized resources like speech and occupational therapy. The center is noted for welcoming children of all backgrounds and developmental levels.

caring and qualified teachersconsistent teacher assignmentsresponsive and empathetic administration
Address
568 E Lenoir Street, Suite 204, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 856-5200
Little Blessings Christian Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1512 East Raleigh Street, Siler City, NC
Phone
(919) 663-2623
The Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
205 Mcdonald Road, Forest City, NC
Phone
(828) 247-4979
Kin Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1416 Broad Street, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 286-5432
Anointed Future Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Anointed Future Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents for its loving, attentive staff and clean facilities. Parents highlight the Christian environment, strong educational approach, and family-like atmosphere as key strengths. Children show developmental progress and parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Warm and welcoming staffclean facilityChristian-oriented environment
Address
6300 Farm Pond Lane, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 910-0348
St. Marks Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

St. Marks Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring staff, engaging curriculum, clean facilities, and child development outcomes. However, some parents report significant concerns about director Leah Steadman's professionalism, including strict payment policies, poor communication, and unprofessional conduct.

Caring and invested staffengaging curriculumoutdoor play time
Address
917 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 527-5433
Primrose School At Eastfield Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Eastfield Village for its caring, qualified teachers, strong academic curriculum, and safe environment. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending. Owners Bill and Polly are actively involved and create a welcoming atmosphere with excellent communication and parent engagement.

Warm and caring staffstrong academic outcomesexcellent teacher-to-student ratios
Address
13105 Eastfield Village Lane, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 947-3266
Gateway Academy Child Development Center Whitehal
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Gateway Academy Child Development Center Whitehall receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, welcoming atmosphere and exceptional staff quality. Parents highlight strong communication, clean facilities, learning-through-play curriculum, and feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care. Multiple reviews note that children are excited to attend and thrive developmentally and socially.

Caring and loving staffstrong comm
Address
2726 West Arrowood Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 583-4335
Pineville Nazarene Child Development Center
Church Daycare
4.5

Note: The reviews provided are for Pineville Nazarene Church, not the child development center. Based on church reviews only, the facility is praised for welcoming community, compassionate leadership, and active programs including support services. No daycare-specific reviews are available.

Welcoming and inclusive communitycompassionate pastorscommunity outreach programs (food pantry
Address
8614 Pineville Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 542-3470
Bethlehem Center Southside Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

Parents consistently praise Bethlehem Center Southside Head Start, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. They highlight the quality of staff, child development support, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. The facility is recommended for preschool, after-school, and summer programs.

caring and friendly staffchild development focuschildren enjoy attending
Address
2617 Baltimore Ave, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 371-6470
Anointed Future Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Anointed Future Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and Christian-oriented learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and making educational progress. The center emphasizes family-like relationships, moral values, and individualized attention.

Warm and welcoming staffclean facilitiesChristian environment
Address
5842 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 563-3333
New Manna Baptist Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.5

NOTE: Reviews provided are for the church facility, not the preschool program. Reviewers praise New Manna Baptist Church for its welcoming atmosphere, biblical teaching using the King James Version, and engaging youth programs and conferences. Leadership, particularly Pastor Tony Shirley, receives consistent praise for being approachable, spiritual, and community-focused.

Friendly staff and congregationclean facilityKJV biblical teaching
Address
225 E Court Street, Marion, NC
Phone
(828) 652-7729
Ymca Old Fort Afterschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

This appears to be a data mismatch - the reviews describe a large YMCA fitness facility with pools, gyms, and wellness amenities, not a school-based afterschool daycare program. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the gym facilities and cleanliness.

Large modern facilityexcellent cleanliness and maintenanceextensive amenities (pools
Address
128 Mauney Avenue, Old Fort, NC
Phone
(828) 747-2418
Haywood Community College Regional Center For The
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

This listing appears to be a community college, not a daycare center. The reviews praise Haywood Community College's beautiful campus with walking trails, accessible facilities, knowledgeable staff, and affordable continuing education programs. However, there are no actual parent reviews of daycare services at this location.

Beautiful campus with well-maintained walking trailsaccommodating and helpful staffaccessible facilities for students with disabilities
Address
185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC
Phone
(828) 565-4187
Gospel Tabernacle Academy
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
2105 West Cumberland Street, Dunn, NC
Phone
(910) 892-0917
Kidtowne At Hope Community Church
Church Daycare
4.5

Parents consistently praise Hope Community Church's welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, strong spiritual mission, and high-quality services including music and sermons. The facility offers multiple amenities and programs for families, with staff described as friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring. Parents report feeling accepted and renewed by their experience.

Welcoming and inclusive communityquality music and sermonsknowledgeable pastors
Address
821 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 532-0620
Project Enlightenment
Before or After School Daycare
4.5
Address
501 S Boylan Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 856-7774
Cary Presbyterian Church INC.
Church Daycare
4.5

Cary Presbyterian Church receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community. Families highlight the quality of pastoral leadership, music programs, and inclusive Sunday school classes. One reviewer expressed concern about the church's focus on membership growth.

welcoming and friendly environmentstrong family communityquality pastors and music programs
Address
614 Griffis Street, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 469-2229
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Oceana Place KinderCare for its safe, clean environment and compassionate, attentive staff. They highlight excellent communication through daily updates, smooth transitions for new children, and strong developmental progress. Multiple families have remained enrolled for extended periods and credit the center with giving them peace of mind about their children's care.

Safe and clean environmentcompassionate and patient staffdirector Suzanne's leadership
Address
101 Oceana Place, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 481-0272
Rainbow Child Care Center @ Mountain View
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Rainbow Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-time attendees and current parents who praise the caring staff and fun programming. However, one recent parent reported serious concerns about multiple biting incidents, lack of proper classroom separation, and dishonesty from management.

caring and dedicated teachersfun summer camp programspositive long-term experiences
Address
203 Piedmont Triad West Drive, Mount Airy, NC
Phone
(336) 786-1616
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Rainbow Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-time attendees and current families, with many praising the caring staff and fun activities. However, one recent review raises serious concerns about safety incidents involving biting, lack of proper supervision, and alleged dishonesty from management regarding incident handling.

Caring and dedicated teachersfun summer camp programspositive long-term experiences
Address
412 Junction Street, Mount Airy, NC
Phone
(336) 786-5588
Magical Moments Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
130 Williamson Ave, Mount Airy, NC
Phone
(336) 789-1332
A Grace Academy Of Mt. Airy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
170 Hartway Lane, Mount Airy, NC
Phone
(336) 789-7771
Millersville Child Development Center
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
130 Millersville Rd, Taylorsville, NC
Phone
(828) 635-0530
Beginning Vision Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Beginning Vision Child Development Center in Gibsonville receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for multiple years, from infancy through after-school care. Parents highlight the caring, supportive staff who create a fun learning environment and effectively prepare children for elementary school success. Families report feeling confident in the quality of care and view the staff as trusted extensions of their family.

caring and supportive stafffun learning environmentconsistent facility and playground upgrades
Address
145 Huffine Street, Gibsonville, NC
Phone
(336) 449-4070
Sanctuary Childcare Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Sanctuary Childcare Services receives consistently positive feedback from parents whose children attend. Parents report significant social and developmental progress in their children, particularly for shy or reserved toddlers who quickly become comfortable and engaged. Staff are described as caring, nurturing, and communicative, creating a welcoming faith-based environment.

Children show rapid social development and confidence buildingcaring and nurturing teachersopen communication with parents
Address
1675 Piney Green Road, Jacksonville, NC
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Central Weekday Preschool
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
5301 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 295-1470

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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.