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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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Precious Moments Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Precious Moments Childcare Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the kind and supportive staff, clean environment, small class sizes, and individual attention to children's development. However, some parents report concerns about favoritism, inconsistent staffing, hygiene issues, and unprofessional handling of health policies.

Kind and supportive staffclear communicationclean and well-organized facility
Address
2148 West 5th Avenue, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 865-1908
Newbridge Children'S Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
201 S Central Avenue, Belmont, NC
Phone
(704) 829-7400
Nana'S Place University LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Nana's Place Learning Center in Charlotte receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children thrive academically and socially in a warm, nurturing environment. Parents highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and well-structured curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten success. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years, indicating long-term satisfaction and trust.

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Address
1825 Back Creek Drive, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 599-3009
Future Leaders Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Future Leaders Academy II receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's attentiveness, communication through the Brightwheel app, and smooth transition experiences for children. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about neglectful care and an issue with management's handling of a parent incident.

Responsive and patient staffdaily updates and photos via appsmooth transitions for new students
Address
8726 East Wt Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(980) 585-0990
The Greenwood School Of Discovery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1307 W Woodcraft Pkwy, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 493-9244
Woodland Preschool And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2695 Tram Road, Albertson, NC
Phone
(252) 568-4751
Whitted School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
1210 Sawyer Street, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 560-3505
Bright Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
229 East Court Street, Marion, NC
Phone
(828) 652-5674
Kindermission Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

KinderMission Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the clean facility, caring and professional staff, and child development. Parents report feeling their children are safe and well-cared for in a family-like environment. Two negative reviews cite safety concerns and unprofessional management, though these are outliers among predominantly 5-star ratings.

Clean and bright facilitycaring and professional staffaccessible administration
Address
4065 Premier Drive, High Point, NC
Phone
(336) 886-0121
Lifespan Circle School Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
536 Hartness Road, Statesville, NC
Phone
(704) 380-4772
Ladybug Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Ladybug Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, Christian-based environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and noticeable developmental improvements in their children. Multiple reviewers describe it as a happy, nurturing place where children are excited to attend and where staff demonstrate genuine love and support for the children.

Christian-based curriculumcaring and loving staffclean facility
Address
2251 Stallings Road, Matthews, NC
Phone
(704) 882-1465
Clarence Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Clarence Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring staff, particularly director Ms. Teresa, for their professionalism, warmth, and dedication to child development. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and feel included through daily updates. One negative review alleges multiple child safety incidents.

Warm and caring staffProfessional and passionate teachersDaily communication with parents
Address
1100 Riverbend Rd, Graham, NC
Phone
(336) 436-9031
Dawnsha'S Loving Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
712 Mumford Road, Greenville, NC
Phone
(252) 752-0865
Joyful Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Joyful Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the quality of care, education, and staff responsiveness. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about the owner's professionalism, attitude, and quality of care relative to cost.

Caring and attentive staffstrong educational focusdaily communication with parents
Address
601 W Elm St, Graham, NC
Phone
(336) 395-3873
Kool Kidz Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1824 East Webb Avenue, Burlington, NC
Phone
(336) 350-9310
Pleasant View Academy
Church Daycare
4
Address
232 West Meadow Rd, Eden, NC
Phone
(336) 623-2685
Tillery Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
28812 Sweet Home Church Road, Albemarle, NC
Phone
(704) 983-4618
Excel #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise EXCEL #3 for exceptional, loving care and staff dedication, particularly highlighting assistant director Megan Hixson's leadership improvements. Multiple reviews mention specific staff members like Ms. Gail, Ms. Stephanie, and Ms. Tyana as exceptionally caring and attentive to children's needs. The facility is described as clean, safe, and nurturing with strong communication between staff and parents.

Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilityengaging activities
Address
165 Vision Drive, Wilmington, NC
Phone
(910) 793-4884
Campground Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Campground Preschool & Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, compassionate staff and nurturing Christian environment. Parents highlight the center's ability to accommodate children with special needs, including developmental delays and autism, while maintaining affordability and small classroom settings. Families report significant developmental progress, children's happiness, and genuine staff investment in each child's wellbeing.

Caring and compassionate staffChristian/faith-based environmentaffordable rates
Address
4625 Campground Church Road, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 867-0482
Smilin' Faces Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
14178 Hwy 55 East, Bayboro, NC
Phone
(252) 745-5092
Center Of Excellence Child Care And Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy in Hillsborough, NC receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the staff's attentiveness, developmental focus, and strong communication with families through apps and live video feeds. Parents report their children are excited to attend and feel supported by a caring community.

Attentive and loving staffdevelopmental milestone trackinglive video camera access
Address
500 Millstone Dr, Suite 104, Hillsborough, NC
Phone
(919) 296-9206
Precious Rubies
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
800 South Post Road, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 300-9861
Tater Tots Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
561 S Sycamore St, Rose Hill, NC
Phone
(919) 528-1585
Another Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1309 Angier Avenue, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 682-5292
Academy Of Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Academy of Stars receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the loving staff, Christian environment, and individualized care including accommodation for children with special needs. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about facility maintenance, management responsiveness to safety issues, and past regulatory violations.

caring and loving staffChristian-based curriculumaffordable rates
Address
1222 Holloway Street, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 687-0862
Treasures Of Joy Christian Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Treasures of Joy has strong ratings with 5 positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean facilities, home-cooked meals, and loving environment. However, 2 negative reviews cite sudden closures without adequate notice, dismissive owner communication, and concerns about billing practices.

Professional and caring staffclean classrooms and facilitieshome-cooked meals prepared by owner
Address
3500 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 484-1881
Future Leaders Learning Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Future Leaders Learning Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, communication via the Brightwheel app, smooth transitions for new students, and the director's passion for the business. However, two negative reviews cite poor hygiene practices and an inflexible coordinator who dismissed a parent over a minor car incident.

Responsive and patient staffdaily updates and photos via appsmooth transition for new students
Address
945 Cleveland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 448-1109
Gateway Academy - Mckee
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Gateway Academy - McKee receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and engaging curriculum that supports child development. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. The facility features quality amenities including a large playground and gross motor room.

Caring and attentive staffengaging hands-on curriculumstrong developmental progress
Address
3200 Mckee Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 847-0046
Presbyterian Hospital Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1901 E 5th Street, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 384-4198
Lincoln Heights Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2225 Augusta Street, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 392-3681

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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.