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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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Sharon Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
5301 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 364-1200
Nessa'S Young'Uns Natural Play Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Nessa's Young'uns receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with the majority praising the natural play methodology, staff quality, and significant developmental progress in their children. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about teacher qualifications, state regulation compliance, and employment/payment issues. The center appears to have strong supporters but has faced some serious disputes.

Natural play methodologydevelopmental progress in childrenenthusiastic children about attending
Address
520 S Allen Road, Unit 1 And 2, Flat Rock, NC
Phone
(828) 435-9161
Kid Zone
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kid Zone for its caring, responsive staff and supportive environment. Children show developmental progress and parents report feeling confident leaving their kids in the center's care. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and willingness to work with children of diverse needs, including those with autism and special requirements.

Responsive director who returns callscaring and well-trained staffclean facilities
Address
333 Access Road, Waynesville, NC
Phone
(828) 456-3000
Building Blocks Early Education Centers-Cameron
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Building Blocks Early Education Centers in Cameron receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, effective communication, and smooth transitions for new students. One parent reported a serious concern about inadequate incident reporting following a biting incident, though the director was receptive to the complaint.

Caring and professional staffexperienced director (Ms. Marsha)smooth transitions for new enrollees
Address
81 Plantation Drive, Cameron, NC
Phone
(910) 436-0346
Lillypads Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
5976 Us 401 N, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Phone
(919) 567-7433
Myra'S Learning Kids Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Myra's Learning Kids Academy is a small, home-based daycare in Greensboro with mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff and owner. However, some parents raised serious concerns about teacher-to-child ratios not meeting NC standards, cramped facilities, security issues, and pricing.

Caring and passionate staffowner genuinely loves childrenclean environment
Address
1503 South Holden Road, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 834-9900
Johnson'S Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1606 Phillips Avenue, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 272-3846
Phillips Avenue Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2312 Phillips Avenue, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 370-0233
Kid Appeal Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kid Appeal Learning Center receives mixed reviews with a 4.2/5 rating. Five parents praise the caring staff, educational quality, and supportive environment for child development. However, three parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision leading to injuries, poor transition support, and dismissive customer service.

Caring and friendly staffstrong educational preparation for kindergartenchildren appear happy
Address
1010 Greensboro Road, High Point, NC
Phone
(336) 887-3684
Seawell'S Creative Daycare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Seawell's Creative Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising its family-oriented environment, affordable pricing ($150/week), caring staff, enriching curriculum including Spanish and sign language, and strong community presence. However, several parents report serious concerns about safety on the playground, inadequate supervision, and abrupt expulsion policies without proper warning or communication.

Affordable pricingcaring and loving stafffamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
1501 Upland Drive, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 621-1045
Mcelveen Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
3515 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 358-0011
Educational Playtime
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2116 Lee'S Chapel Road, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 375-1959
The Peppermint Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1807 Merritt Drive, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 292-5692
Method Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Method Child Development Center in Raleigh receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and professional staff, strong leadership from directors Ms. Mac and Ms. T, quality nutrition, and emphasis on outdoor play and child development. Parents report successful transitions, responsive communication, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Caring and professional staffresponsive communicationquality homemade food
Address
900 Trailwood Drive, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 852-4568
Primrose School Of North Raleigh
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of North Raleigh for its caring, welcoming staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. The facility is noted for providing structured early education balanced with play-based learning, meals, and enrichment activities. Families report high satisfaction with their children's development, happiness, and adjustment to the school.

Kind and caring staffchildren love attendingstrong academ
Address
8521 Falls Of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 329-2929
The Goddard School / Fuquay-Varina
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents overwhelmingly praise The Goddard School in Fuquay-Varina for its educational approach, caring staff, and developmental focus. All reviewers rate it 5/5 stars, highlighting the teachers' genuine care, structured curriculum, and safe environment. Parents view it as an educational institution rather than a typical daycare.

Caring and experienced staff with degrees and certificationsstrong communication and parent appinteractive play-based learning
Address
655 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Phone
(919) 552-8359
Sugar Grove Developmental Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Sugar Grove Developmental Day School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and developmental curriculum. Most reviewers report their children thrive academically and socially, though one parent cited unprofessional treatment. The center is frequently at capacity.

caring and compassionate staffclean and bright facilitystrong developmental curriculum
Address
207 Dale Adams Road, Sugar Grove, NC
Phone
(828) 297-4226
Rainbow Child Care Center-Mn 1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center for its caring, experienced staff who treat children like family members. The center is noted for its cleanliness, open communication, on-site meal preparation, and enrichment activities like sports and dance programs. Children develop academically and socially while parents appreciate the stability of long-tenured teachers and strong leadership.

Caring and experienced stafflow teacher turnoverclean facility
Address
4405 Sardis Church Road, Monroe, NC
Phone
(704) 882-7642
My Little Angels Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
309 Clara Street, Monroe, NC
Phone
(704) 221-5618
Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Child Dev Ctr
Church Daycare
4.2
Address
8100 Old Waxhaw Monroe Rd, Waxhaw, NC
Phone
(704) 843-5577
First Assembly Day Care #2
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
2500 Arnold Drive, Monroe, NC
Phone
(704) 283-2739
Rising Stars Child Development Center #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Rising Stars receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, owner Stephanie VanBuren's dedication, educational activities, and daily communication with parents. However, two recent 1-star reviews document serious issues including miscommunication between owner and director regarding enrollment, ratio violations, an unsecured facility, and inadequate support for a child with special needs.

Caring and passionate staffowner involvementeducational development (counting
Address
750 Maurice Street, Monroe, NC
Phone
(704) 238-0168
Greenville Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Greenville Child Care and Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the professional staff and quality of education. Most parents report their children have learned significantly and enjoy attending. However, one parent reported a serious safety concern involving injury and unresponsive communication.

Professional and caring staffeducational instruction and learning opportunitiesstaff responsiveness to concerns
Address
1407 East 10th Street, Greenville, NC
Phone
(252) 689-6358
Forever Kids Preschool & Daycare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Forever Kids Preschool & Daycare in Raeford receives mostly positive reviews praising friendly staff, good facilities, and reasonable pricing, though some parents report concerns about unclear billing practices, classroom management issues, and past disciplinary concerns.

Friendly and patient staffwell-maintained facilitiesreasonable prices
Address
5073 Rockfish Road, Raeford, NC
Phone
(910) 848-1808
Forever Kids Preschool & School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Forever Kids Preschool & School Age Program receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and patient staff, clean facilities, reasonable pricing, and outdoor playground. However, some parents report concerns about unclear communication regarding extended care costs, teacher bias, bullying incidents, and historical disciplinary issues.

Friendly and patient staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesreasonable pricing
Address
5073 Rockfish Road, Raeford, NC
Phone
(910) 848-1808
First Baptist Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's warmth and communication with parents. However, one reviewer raised serious concerns about child supervision, staff conduct, and unprofessional behavior in front of children.

Kind and loving staffdaily communication with parentschildren enjoy attending
Address
125 South John St, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 735-8464
Abc Academy Of Black Creek INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
112 Church Street, Black Creek, NC
Phone
(252) 243-2315
The Growing Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1705 Sw Tarboro Street, Wilson, NC
Phone
(252) 399-8438
Foundations Early Learning Center #212
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Foundations Early Learning Center for its warm, loving staff who make children feel cared for and at home. Multiple reviewers highlight strong leadership, individualized attention to children, developmental progress, and excellent communication through daily photos/videos. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high satisfaction with both care quality and facilities.

Caring and warm staffstrong leadership (Director Erica and Assistant Director Kenya specifically mentioned)children adapt well and enjoy attending
Address
251 East 7th Street, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 223-3407
Tiny Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Tiny Tots receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and attentive staff, welcoming environment, and individualized attention to children's needs. Parents report their children feel safe, comfortable, and are learning and developing well. The owner and management are noted as actively involved and accessible.

caring and loving staffsafe environmentindividual attention to children's needs
Address
270 Union School Road, Shallotte, NC
Phone
(910) 575-3100

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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.