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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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Hawkeye Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
5700 Red Springs Road, Red Springs, NC
Phone
(910) 843-1758
Precious Moments Playhouse Cc & Le Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
701 Harris Ave, Raeford, NC
Phone
(910) 848-0016
Trinity Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
111 Lee Drive, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 735-1265
Kinder Kastle
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes the center as a great, friendly school, while another notes the staff are good and their son enjoys attending. A former attendee also recalls a positive experience during their own childhood.

friendly staffenjoyable for childrengood management
Address
909 North Parker Street, Elm City, NC
Phone
(252) 236-3000
Shaw Univ. Center For Early Childhood Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
317 E Lenoir Street, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 546-8365
Knightdale Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
Address
1020 Todd Road, Knightdale, NC
Phone
(919) 266-1240
Hocutt'S Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Hocutt's Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. However, two negative reviews cite communication issues regarding availability and concerns about honesty and conflict resolution between staff and families.

Loving and welcoming teachersfamily-oriented atmospherechildren enjoy learning and playing
Address
148 E Vance Street, Zebulon, NC
Phone
(919) 269-5640
Mariah'S Christian Preschool Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Mariah's Christian Preschool Center receives mixed reviews with significant contrasts. Three parents praise the warm staff, Christian values, good communication, and family community atmosphere. Two parents report serious concerns including overcrowding, unprofessional director behavior, staff yelling at children, excessive student-to-teacher ratios, and documented violations with the NC childcare licensing board.

Warm and caring staffChristian-based curriculumda
Address
2721 Renfrow Road, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 832-9888
Family Services Child Development Center At Wssu
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Family Services Child Development Center at WSSU receives mostly positive feedback for its counseling, therapy, and adoption services, with parents praising staff professionalism and compassionate support. However, some clients report inconsistent service quality, unprofessional behavior from certain staff members, and difficulty accessing services when capacity is limited.

Caring and professional counselors and therapistswell-written adoption homestudy servicesfamily events and community engagement
Address
601 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mt. Jefferson Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
123 Gentry St, Jefferson, NC
Phone
(336) 846-2208
Little Dolphins Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
921 Mckoy St, Clinton, NC
Phone
(910) 596-0253
Toddlers Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1450 Hobbton Hwy, Clinton, NC
Phone
(910) 592-6798
Rising Stars Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1035 East 6th Street, Washington, NC
Phone
(252) 947-2002
The Kids Connection
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Kids Connection receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, cleanliness, safety, and quality meals. However, one parent disputed the facility's decision to permanently terminate their child after an alleged incident on the transport van, citing lack of witnessed evidence and no opportunity for remediation.

Caring and loving staff and ownerssafe environmentclean facility
Address
4929 Old Shallotte Road, Shallotte, NC
Phone
(910) 754-9420
Grogan'S Small World #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Grogan's Small World receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, patience, and welcoming atmosphere. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about discriminatory treatment and behavioral issues. Parents report their children are happy and well-cared for in a family-like environment.

patient and calm staffwelcoming environmentchildren happy and comfortable
Address
2322 Keith Avenue, Granite Falls, NC
Phone
(828) 396-4717
Humpty Dumpty Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
102 Dryid Hill Road, Swannanoa, NC
Phone
(828) 686-5370
Montessori Learning Community Of Asheville INC.
Church Daycare
4

Montessori Learning Community of Asheville receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teaching staff, learning environment, and their children's development, but some report significant issues with administrative leadership, communication, and inconsistent policies.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong academic learning including early readingchildren gain confidence and independence
Address
1 School Road, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 259-9880
Lil'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
148 Boiling Springs Circle, Southern Pines, NC
Phone
(910) 692-9216
Jessie'S Little Blessings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
645 South Page Street, Southern Pines, NC
Phone
(910) 692-5261
A Place To Grow Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

A PLACE TO GROW LEARNING CENTER receives mixed reviews with most parents praising attentive teachers, strong communication through the Brightwheel app, and children's development progress. However, some parents report inconsistent leadership, unclear policies, strict enforcement rules, and dismissive director interactions.

Caring and attentive teachersexcellent communication via app with frequent photos and videossmooth transition for young children
Address
227 West Church Street, Nashville, NC
Phone
(252) 459-4800
Fayetteville Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Fayetteville Child Care Center for its caring, professional staff and clean, well-organized facilities. Director Ms. Julie is frequently highlighted for her exceptional leadership, warmth, and support. Children show happiness and developmental progress, with parents reporting confidence and peace of mind in their care.

Caring and attentive staffProfessional teachers with experienceClean facilities
Address
5800 Lakewood Drive, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 425-3369
Salem United Methodist Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents highlight the warm staff, secure environment, and strong readiness for kindergarten, while one reviewer cites abrupt staff turnover and lack of transparency following recent leadership changes.

loving staffsecure facilityclear communication from teachers
Address
2165 Middle Road, Eastover, NC
Phone
(910) 484-9860
Lil Sprouts Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

A few parents describe the center as excellent, noting their children love attending and enjoy seeing their friends. One reviewer highlights it as the best daycare they have experienced during a short stay. No specific complaints were mentioned in the limited feedback.

children enjoy attendingfriendly social environmenthigh quality care
Address
31 Cedar Lodge Rd, Thomasville, NC
Phone
(336) 689-6503
Faith Day Care Center
Church Daycare
4

A few parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere and effective support for shy children, with one long-term family expressing strong satisfaction. However, a critical review cites a lack of staff diversity, insensitive comments about a child's behavior, and unresponsive staff interactions.

welcoming environmentsupportive teachers for shy childrenlong-term engagement
Address
1077 Gumtree Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 764-2336
Fleshman Pratt Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
10 Farmview Road, Thomasville, NC
Phone
(336) 474-1201
First Baptist Child Development Center
Church Daycare
4

One parent highlights a caring atmosphere with involved staff and open communication, while another criticizes the director's professionalism and cites concerns about safety, curriculum, and hygiene.

caring vibeinvolved staffopen communication
Address
210 Village Dr, Lexington, NC
Phone
(336) 249-8305
Onslow County Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

This daycare has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the small, family-oriented environment, fresh food, engaged staff, and hands-on ownership. However, negative reviews raise serious safety and sanitation concerns, including dirty infant rooms, inattentive staff, improper equipment use, neglect incidents, and lack of transparency.

Fresh homemade foodsmall family-oriented environmentengaged and friendly staff
Address
920 Gumbranch Road, Jacksonville, NC
Phone
(910) 346-2333
Afton Nature School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents highlight the school's strong focus on emotional development, outdoor time, and a close-knit community, though one parent reports a negative experience involving abrupt dismissal and poor communication. The small class size allows for personalized attention, but the two-year minimum age limit restricts enrollment for younger toddlers. Additionally, a single complaint cites inadequate handling of behavioral issues and delayed notification of a child's illness.

supportive and attentive teachersfocus on emotional development and identityextensive outdoor time
Address
109 Hillcrest Ave, Carrboro, NC
Phone
(919) 636-2836
Wade'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Some parents describe Wade's Child Care Center as a long-standing, clean, and caring facility with excellent communication and passionate staff, while one review cites serious concerns regarding organization, neglect, and a harmful incident involving a child.

clean facilitycaring staffexcellent communication
Address
7619 Us 70 East, Mebane, NC
Phone
(919) 568-8703
Land Of Little People Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
6923-K Us Hwy 70 E, Newport, NC
Phone
(252) 223-0099

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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.