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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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Home Of The Super Kidz Childcare Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

One parent highlights the center's exceptional care for autistic children, noting effective rule enforcement, transportation services, and supportive communication. However, other reviewers report significant issues, including unexpected upcharges, inconsistent fee structures, and concerns about the quality of food provided.

special needs supporteffective rule enforcementtransportation services
Address
2252 Wingate Rd, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 491-1929
Little Pirates On Board Bilingual Child Developmen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

One parent highlights the owner's exceptional kindness and the bilingual English-Spanish instruction, noting their daughter's enjoyment. Conversely, another reviewer reports severe neglect, including untreated diaper rash and missing supplies like diapers and wipes despite repeated inquiries.

owner's personal kindnessbilingual English and Spanish instructionsweet teachers
Address
275 Old Drug Store Rd, Garner, NC
Phone
(919) 661-3098
Babes & Kids Creative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Babes & Kids Creative Learning Center in Apex receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring teachers, strong curriculum, and family-friendly environment. However, one recent review raised serious concerns about safety, overcrowding, staff ratios, and customer service issues.

Caring and patient teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartenweekly themed learning activities
Address
4309 Ten Ten Road, Apex, NC
Phone
(919) 362-0052
Appleville Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Appleville Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising engaged staff, child development, and educational activities, though some parents report inconsistent communication, unequal rule enforcement, and an unprofessional tour experience.

Caring and attentive staffeducational activities and projectschild development progress
Address
2206 Eastchester Drive, High Point, NC
Phone
(336) 882-2206
Precious Beginnings Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Precious Beginnings Child Care Center in Louisburg, NC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the current owner Summer for significant improvements to the facility, her hands-on involvement, and the caring, professional staff who create a loving environment where children are eager to attend.

Caring and loving staffclean and well-maintained facilityowner actively present and involved
Address
119 Clifton Pond Road, Louisburg, NC
Phone
(919) 496-4200
Greene Lamp Head Start Highland Center
Headstart Programs
4.1

Greene Lamp Head Start Highland Center is a Head Start program in Kinston, NC serving children 18 months to 4 years old. Parents consistently praise the dedicated staff, quality pre-K and special needs programs, and supportive services for families.

Devoted and great staffexcellent pre-K and special needs programshelpful and supportive with families
Address
1001 East Highland Avenue, Kinston, NC
Phone
(252) 527-5252
Rainbow Child Care Center-Hn1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center for its caring, knowledgeable staff, strong security measures, and clean facilities. Notable strengths include excellent communication through daily app updates, support for children with special needs, and a director (Akita) who is responsive and genuinely invested in the center's operations. Children show measurable developmental progress and form strong bonds with teachers.

Caring and knowledgeable staffstrong security measuresclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
12700 Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC
Phone
(704) 947-5035
Johnston Community College Child Development Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Note: The reviews provided are for Johnston Community College, not a child development center. Reviews highlight strong satisfaction with the college's welcoming atmosphere, helpful staff, and quality instruction. Most reviewers praise the institution as an affordable educational resource with genuinely supportive faculty.

Friendly and welcoming staffhelpful admissions processquality professors
Address
245 College Road, Smithfield, NC
Phone
(919) 209-2010
1st Place Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents describe 1st Place Academy as a loving, second-family environment where staff show deep care and consistency for children. While several families highlight the program's effectiveness in preparing kids for kindergarten and its professional, stable staffing, one parent explicitly states they would not recommend the center.

Staff treated children like their ownstrong kindergarten readiness preparationconsistent and professional staff with low turnover
Address
1002 N Durham Ave, Creedmoor, NC
Phone
(919) 528-9378
Little Einsteins Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Einsteins Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the attentive staff, daily photo updates, Montessori/Christian approach, and the director Mrs. Jean's 30-year experience and genuine care for children. However, there are serious safety concerns raised in negative reviews regarding a child with special needs leaving the facility unattended.

Attentive and communicative staffdaily photos and updatesMontessori and Christian educational approach
Address
221 Nixon Road, Belmont, NC
Phone
(704) 215-3584
Second Baptist Daycare And Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Parents overwhelmingly praise Second Baptist Daycare for its clean, safe, and well-organized environment with caring, qualified staff. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving academically and developmentally. The facility offers helpful features like camera access, bilingual exposure, strong communication, and accommodations for special needs.

Clean and safe facilitycaring and dedicated staffstrong communication with parents
Address
740 Rankin Ave, Mount Holly, NC
Phone
(704) 827-5178
Cline Learning Center Of Dallas # IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Cline Learning Center of Dallas #IV receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, communication, and accommodations for special needs. However, one review raises serious concerns about verbal abuse and neglect, while others note limited academic focus.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong parent communicationaccommodates special medical needs
Address
611 East Trade Street, Dallas, NC
Phone
(704) 922-9940
Assembly Of Faith Christian Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Assembly of Faith Christian Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and caring staff, organization, and long-term retention of families. Most parents report their children are happy and well-cared for. One parent raised concerns about excessive nap times affecting nighttime sleep and behavior for children with ADHD or sleep issues.

Friendly and welcoming staffflexible payment arrangementswell-organized
Address
1030 Lower Dallas Hwy, Dallas, NC
Phone
(704) 922-1149
Pride And Joy After School Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Pride and Joy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, low turnover, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. One parent expressed concern about a field trip to a PG-13 movie taken without prior permission or notification.

Loving and attentive stafflow staff turnoverstrong curriculum
Address
230 Fox Street, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(980) 207-2673
University Park Elementary Asep
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

University Park Elementary ASEP receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and guardians. Reviews consistently praise the school's caring teaching environment, family-centered approach, and quality educational experiences. Parents highlight the welcoming facilities, modern technology, extracurricular activities, and strong staff.

caring teacher-student relationshipsfamily-centered approachextracurricular activities
Address
2400 Hildebrand Street, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(980) 343-5178
Thompson Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
4.1

One parent describes the center as the best possible option, highlighting the staff's love, cleanliness, and a quiet, calm environment. Another reviewer praises the warm greeting upon arrival and the teachers' attentive care, noting they would choose this facility again. In contrast, a single negative review characterizes the staff as nasty and rude.

staff love for childrencleanlinessquiet atmosphere
Address
1645 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 333-5382
Humpty Dumpty Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Humpty Dumpty Academy II receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and knowledgeable staff, particularly directors Mrs. Tiffany and teacher Ms. Tonya. Parents report significant developmental gains in their children, including improved communication, confidence, social skills, and academic progress. The center is noted for its flexibility in working with multiple guardians and offering both full-time and after-school programs.

caring and knowledgeable staffchild development and confidence buildingpotty training support
Address
2917 Sloan Drive, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 394-8095
Tutor Time Child Care/ Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Matthews for its caring, experienced staff, structured learning environment, and strong communication with families. Children show enthusiasm for attending and make measurable educational progress. The facility offers convenient amenities like meals, diapers, app updates, and live camera feeds.

Caring and loving teachersproactive communication via SproutAbout app with photos/videoslive camera feed
Address
2560 Plantation Center Drive, Matthews, NC
Phone
(704) 847-3223
Kiddie Farms
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kiddie Farms receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the staff for being caring and compassionate, providing strong educational programs, and going above and beyond to support families in need. However, a small number of parents reported concerns about organization, parent communication, and staff using children's supplies for other children without consent.

Caring and loving staffstrong educational programschildren advance academically
Address
131 Bennett Street, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 596-4039
Just What I Needed Child Dev. Center At High Point
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents highlight exceptional care, strong academic progress, and a welcoming environment, while one review cites serious concerns regarding health policy violations and staff unprofessionalism.

Caring and professional staffdaily communication and transparencystrong academic and social development
Address
700 Greensboro Road, High Point, NC
Phone
(336) 882-9331
First Class Preparatory School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

First Class Preparatory School in Mooresville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, strong communication, fresh meals, educational focus, and the welcoming environment created by owner Mrs. Glenn. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show academic and social growth.

caring and welcoming staffstrong parent-teacher communicationowner Mrs. Glenn's leadership and responsiveness
Address
219 W Mills Avenue, Mooresville, NC
Phone
(704) 664-0899
A Child'S Life
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

One parent describes the center as exceptional, citing a loving owner and excellent staff who prioritize safety and care, while another notes their child viewed it as a happy place with significant growth. However, a single negative review advises against attending, offering no specific details on the reasons for dissatisfaction.

loving ownerexcellent staffsafe environment
Address
1302 2nd Street, North Wilkesboro, NC
Phone
(336) 818-2333
Corinth Baptist Church Daycare
Church Daycare
4.1

Corinth Baptist Church Daycare has overwhelmingly positive reviews about the church community itself, but one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about daycare operations, including poor hygiene, inadequate supervision, staff attitude issues, and insufficient care for children's health and developmental needs.

Church community described as welcoming and kindgood peoplestrong pastoral leadership
Address
2883 North Nc Hwy 58, Nashville, NC
Phone
(252) 462-0501
Wallburg Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Wallburg Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children thrive in a warm, caring environment with attentive teachers. Parents appreciate the facility's security features, camera access, open communication, flexible scheduling, and frequent family events. The center is noted for strong staff consistency and organization across all age groups.

caring and dedicated teacherssafe and secure facilitycamera access for parents
Address
5444 Gumtree Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 293-6961
First Presbyterian Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

First Presbyterian Day School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the small class sizes, dedicated staff, creative curriculum, and safe environment. The facility is noted as a welcoming place where children are excited to attend and thrive developmentally. One parent expressed dissatisfaction regarding cost and overall experience.

small class sizesqualified and caring stafflow teacher turnover
Address
305 E Main Street, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 688-8685
First Presbyterian Church Schools
Church Daycare
4.1

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive about First Presbyterian Church Schools, with parents praising the caring staff, outdoor facilities, and welcoming environment. However, most reviews appear to focus on church services rather than daycare operations specifically. One parent reported feeling unwelcomed during a visit.

Caring staff member (Tina)extensive outdoor green spaces and playgroundsandbox
Address
200 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 376-8302
Kidville-Kovar Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kidville-Kovar receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents highlighting caring staff, structured routines, and daily communication via app updates, but significant complaints from others regarding poor communication, unorganized enrollment processes, unprofessional handling of health conditions, hidden fees, and sanitation concerns.

Caring and professional staffstructured routine and peaceful environmentdaily updates via app
Address
2624 Milton Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 536-7890
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Ballantyne (note: reviews mention Ballantyne KinderCare, not Rainbow Child Care Center) for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Children show measurable progress in learning and social development, with parents highlighting excellent communication and the strong leadership of Director Ms. Bianca. Families express high satisfaction and recommend the center to others.

caring and dedicated staffchild development and learning progresssafe and clean facility
Address
7801 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(980) 237-0841
Pride -N- Joy Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Pride-N-Joy Day Care in Charlotte receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, strong curriculum, low staff turnover, and nurturing environment. One parent expressed concern about an unauthorized field trip to a PG-13 movie without parental permission or notification.

Loving and attentive stafflow staff turnoverstrong curriculum
Address
229 Fox St, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 347-4704
Humpty Dumpty Academy I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Humpty Dumpty Academy I receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff members Mrs. Tiffany and Ms. Tonya frequently highlighted for their caring approach and professionalism. Parents report positive developmental outcomes including improved confidence, communication skills, and potty training, along with strong parent communication and cooperation. One parent noted large class sizes, but overall the center is highly recommended.

caring and knowledgeable
Address
5721 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 394-8095

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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.