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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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Kidz Place 2 Bee INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kidz Place 2 Bee Inc is highly regarded by many parents who praise the loving Christian environment, caring staff, and quality care across all age groups. However, some parents report significant frustration with poor communication and delayed return phone calls from the facility.

Caring and family-like staffloving Christian environmentquality care from infant through pre-K
Address
1005 E Washington Street, Nashville, NC
Phone
(252) 459-3862
God'S Little Blessings Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

God's Little Blessings Daycare receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, Christian environment, safety, and long-term relationships with families. Negative reviewers cite concerns about staff qualifications, inflexible policies, and unprofessional handling of behavioral issues.

Caring and attentive staffChristian environmentgood nutrition
Address
4474 Cumberland Rd, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 426-9849
Bordeaux Creative School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Bordeaux Creative School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, knowledgeable staff, personalized attention, and supportive learning environment. Parents report their children thrived developmentally and emotionally under the care of teachers who knew each child by name. Multiple families expressed they would have continued enrollment if not for relocating.

Staff know children by nameKnowledgeable and confident teachersStrong developmental and educational focus
Address
3005 Boone Trail Ext, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 323-9711
Growing Minds Day Care And Preschool Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Growing Minds Day Care and Preschool Academy receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, educational focus, and positive learning environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable developmental progress. Two negative reviews cite cleanliness concerns and child distress.

caring and attentive staffpositive team environmentstrong educational focus
Address
5303 Yadkin Road, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 826-3751
Wee Wonders Christian Day Care LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
6658 Clinton Road, Stedman, NC
Phone
(910) 486-8319
Overhills Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Overhills Child Development Center for its family-like atmosphere, dedicated staff, and strong educational curriculum. The facility is noted for preparing children well for kindergarten, maintaining high staff retention, and treating families with genuine care. Multiple reviewers across generations highlight their comfort leaving children in this center's care.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitystrong academic curriculum
Address
751 Lillington Hwy, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 496-9000
Robyn'S Nest Creative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent highlights the comfortable, compassionate care and safety for infants, while another notes that the environment prioritizes socialization and life skills over formal academic instruction. A third review criticizes the lack of structured learning, regression in skills, and absence of communication updates, describing it as a basic daycare rather than a learning center.

comfortable drop-off experiencecompassionate staffsafe facility
Address
69 Robyns Nest Lane, Pittsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 542-9977
Kid'S Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

A few parents highlight the center as a highly recommended, wonderful option where staff are caring, friendly, and dependable. Parents report that their children are happy, loved, and feel accepted, making it a positive experience for their families.

caring stafffriendly staffdependable care
Address
168 Upper Peachtree Road, Murphy, NC
Phone
(828) 835-8003
Tiny Tots Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
9221 Old Red Springs Road, Red Springs, NC
Phone
(910) 843-8240
Reidsville Baptist Child Care
Church Daycare
4.2

Parents highlight the friendly and caring staff, engaging educational activities, and the unique convenience of the facility being located within a church and school. While some families report their children enjoy the environment and spiritual instruction, one review cites rude behavior from staff.

friendly staffhelpful and caring employeesfocus on gospel and Bible memorization
Address
116 South Franklin St, Reidsville, NC
Phone
(336) 634-1345
Little Hands Preschool Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
337 W Stadium Dr, Eden, NC
Phone
(336) 612-2036
Fayetteville Street Baptist Church Day Care
Church Daycare
4.2

Reviews are predominantly positive, praising the pastor, Bible-based teachings, and welcoming church community. One negative review alleges discriminatory treatment based on race. Most reviewers highlight the caring faculty and family-like atmosphere.

Bible-centered preachingcaring and professional facultywelcoming community atmosphere
Address
901 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC
Phone
(919) 625-6409
Advantage Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes a long-term positive experience with kind, interactive staff and smooth management, while another notes their children are happy and well-cared for. Conversely, a single negative review highlights an incident where a child was left at school due to late payment and reports staff calling the child a 'cry baby'.

kind staffinteractive with childrenaware of problems
Address
200 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland, NC
Phone
(704) 278-0082
St. John'S Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

St. John's Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from some parents but serious safety concerns from others. Positive reviewers highlight friendly, caring staff and happy children, while negative reviewers report inadequate supervision, staff inattention, and alleged physical mistreatment of children.

Friendly and hardworking staffcaring teacherschildren enjoy attending
Address
300 West Innes St, Salisbury, NC
Phone
(704) 636-6756
Heart Of Home Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Heart of Home Daycare in Stanfield, NC receives consistently high praise from parents with all 5-star reviews. Parents emphasize the caring staff, strong communication, safe environment, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. The facility is described as feeling like a second family with a focus on education, outdoor activities, and individualized attention to each child's needs.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parentschild enthusiasm and happiness
Address
5522 Thomas Lane, Stanfield, NC
Phone
(704) 699-6640
Oakboro Kid'S Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
206 N Main Street, Oakboro, NC
Phone
(704) 485-8800
Excel Vi
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise EXCEL VI for its caring and nurturing staff who treat children like their own. Children are reported to be happy and engaged, with strong satisfaction regarding classroom organization, educational programs, and daily communication. The facility is noted as clean with age-appropriate activities.

Loving and attentive staffclean facilityage-appropriate rooms and activities
Address
610 Fontana Blvd, Havelock, NC
Phone
(252) 288-5181
Berryland Clubhouse I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
514 S Dekalb St, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 482-5108
Berryland Clubhouse II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
512 S Dekalb St, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 482-5102
Kids World Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kids World Child Development Center in Shelby, NC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's warmth, family-like atmosphere, and developmental support. Most reviews highlight the center's welcoming environment and effective child development outcomes. One negative review cited rude customer service when inquiring about enrollment.

welcoming and kind stafffamily-like atmosphereeffective potty training support
Address
1152 Wyke Road, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 471-1717
Smart Kids Child Development Center #7
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

SMART KIDS Child Development Center #7 in Matthews receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise individual teachers and classroom experiences, reporting their children are thriving academically and emotionally. However, several parents raise serious concerns about management professionalism, facility security, lack of supervision, and overall safety standards.

Caring and professional classroom teachers (Ms. ShawnMs. BMs. Ramirez
Address
1208 Sam Newell Road, Matthews, NC
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Engine Academy receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent communication. However, some parents reported discrepancies between advertised and actual drop-off hours, and one parent had concerns about the director's professionalism.

caring and friendly staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent parent communication
Address
2713 N Roxboro Road, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 294-4495
Two By Two Leap And Grow Daycare Development Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Two by Two Leap and Grow receives predominantly positive reviews praising teachers, cleanliness, safety measures, and child learning outcomes. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about owner absence, lack of cameras, high staff turnover, poor parent communication, and alleged labor practice violations.

Caring and awesome teachersclean facilitysecure entry system with codes and alarm
Address
709 South Market Street, Benson, NC
Phone
(919) 207-3764
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Multiple parents highlight the center's caring staff, strong communication, and effective preparation for kindergarten. Reviewers specifically commend the teachers for their dedication and the engaging, themed activities provided to the children.

caring and loving teachersexcellent parent communicationfun themed activities
Address
2920 Nc Hwy 42w, Clayton, NC
Phone
(919) 553-7227
Welcome Friends Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Welcome Friends Child Care Center in Benson, North Carolina receives mostly positive reviews praising dedicated staff, cleanliness, low ratios, and individual attention to children. However, several parents reported serious concerns about the center's ability to accommodate children with disabilities, including inadequate staff training and unprofessional handling of enrollment situations.

Dedicated and hardworking staffclean facilitylow child-to-staff ratios
Address
705 N Wall Street, Benson, NC
Phone
(919) 894-1902
Abc Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

ABC Academy receives highly polarized reviews with strong support from most parents praising the educational programs, staff care, and long-term development outcomes, but critical complaints from other parents about the director's rudeness, lack of transparency, and insufficient educational activities.

Loving and professional staffclean and safe facilitySpanish and sign language instruction
Address
4821 East Wt Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 567-1655
God'S Lil Gifts Christian Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise God's Lil Gifts Christian Center for its caring, loving staff and welcoming environment. The new management and director Shonta have been credited with improving organization, transparency, and professionalism. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-cared for.

Caring and loving staffpatient teacherschild safety
Address
4691 Us 117 North, Pikeville, NC
Phone
(919) 648-9808
Hawfields Presby. Child Care & Dev. Ctr. INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Hawfields Presbyterian Child Care for its caring, dedicated staff and smooth transitions for children. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived academically and emotionally, with teachers who treat students as their own. The center is highly recommended for its structured, play-based learning environment and strong communication with parents.

caring and dedicated staffsmooth transitions for new studentschildren feel safe and comfortable
Address
2115 S Nc 119, Mebane, NC
Phone
(336) 578-3732
Little Town Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Town Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring staff, clean facilities, and outdoor learning opportunities. However, one parent reported concerns about the center's ability to accommodate a child with autism and frustration with waitlist communication.

Compassionate and loving teachersclean and organized facilityoutdoor nature activities
Address
402 S Wright Street, Burgaw, NC
Phone
(910) 259-3311
Rainbow Child Care Center- Conover 1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Rainbow Child Care Center (operating as Kindercare) in Conover receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, developmental progress, and communication through their app. However, two negative reviews describe poor classroom management, inappropriate billing practices, and unexpected charges for unenrolled children.

caring and empathetic staffsmooth transitionschild development and milestone achievement
Address
1031 Fairgrove Church Road, Conover, NC
Phone
(828) 328-5211

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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.