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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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Wee School Of Selma
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Wee School of Selma (also referred to as Childcare Network in Selma) has received exclusively positive feedback from parents. All reviewers praise the caring and dedicated staff, particularly Director Kiawana/Ms. Avery, and report that their children are excited to attend daily and thriving developmentally.

Caring and patient staffwelcoming environmentclean and organized facility
Address
1201 S Pollock Street, Selma, NC
Phone
(919) 965-9327
All About Me Learning Center LLC #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

All About Me Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, strong communication, and collaborative parenting approach, but several parents report serious concerns including inappropriate discipline practices, unexplained injuries, state violations, and unprofessional staff behavior.

Caring and passionate staffexcellent communication via HiMama appresponsive director
Address
303 Ferstl Avenue, Belmont, NC
Phone
(704) 827-8046
Early Beginnings Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Early Beginnings receives consistently high praise from parents across all age groups. Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, educational quality, and strong communication through daily reports and video access. Children show notable developmental progress in academics, social skills, and confidence.

Caring and passionate staffindividualized attentionreal-time video access and daily reports
Address
11330 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 392-5530
Matthews Country Day
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Matthews Country Day receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and strong teacher-child connections. The director Rebekah is frequently noted for her welcoming approach and involvement in the center's operations.

caring and patient teacherswarm and nurturing environmentclean facility
Address
10540 Monroe Rd, Matthews, NC
Phone
(704) 847-0208
Sunshine Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Sunshine Daycare and Preschool in Charlotte receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, teachers, and director who create a nurturing learning environment. One parent reported concerns about incident response and front desk communication issues.

Caring and patient staffwarm and welcoming teachers (Mrs. HarringtonMiss Freeman
Address
3801 Glenwood Drive, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 392-1844
Learning Tots Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Learning Tots Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 five-star ratings highlighting caring staff, low teacher turnover, academic preparation, and schedule flexibility. One parent reported a billing dispute with the director regarding drop-in service credits and an alleged broken agreement.

Caring and loving teacherslow staff turnoverflexible scheduling and part-time tuition options
Address
1900 Sedwick Road, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 544-2815
Abc Land INC II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

ABC Land II receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring, professional staff who foster academic and social development in a clean, inclusive environment. However, one parent reported serious concerns about illness transmission, strict absence policies, and lack of compassion from management, particularly regarding the Pre-K program.

Caring and professional teachersacademic progress (reading/spelling)social development
Address
55 Liles Dean Rd, Wendell, NC
Phone
(919) 365-0810
Von'S Kids INC Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Von's Kids Inc Too receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviews praise caring staff, educational foundation, and long-term child development, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about child mistreatment, inadequate special needs support, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Caring and trustworthy staffstrong educational preparation for kindergartenchildren form lasting friendships
Address
235 Heath Lane, Lexington, NC
Phone
(336) 224-5396
Von'S Kids INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Von's Kids Inc. receives mixed reviews with significant polarization between parents. Positive reviews praise caring staff, educational foundation, and long-term relationships, while negative reviews raise serious concerns about child mistreatment, lack of support for children with special needs, staff conduct, and management responsiveness.

Caring and trustworthy staffexcellent educational preparation for kindergartenlong-lasting friendships formed
Address
261 Heath Lane, Lexington, NC
Phone
(336) 224-5396
Tiny Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Tiny Tots receives mostly positive reviews from parents praising the caring staff, daily communication, and family-like atmosphere. However, one parent reported serious concerns including a child left outside for over an hour and physical handling issues, citing understaffing.

Loving and attentive staffdaily communication with parentsfamily-like environment
Address
323 Crawford Road, Hillsborough, NC
Phone
(919) 732-3102
Lynda'S Funtime Junction
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Lynda's Funtime Junction has mixed reviews with strong polarization. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the fun environment and staff, while three parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns including physical mishandling of children, discrimination against children with special needs, broken cameras, and unresponsive management.

Fun environmentgreat staffgood place for kids to play and learn
Address
309 Nw Railroad Street, Wallace, NC
Phone
(910) 285-5853
Mount Zion Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Mount Zion Day Care receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising the quality of care, loving teachers, and strong Pre-K curriculum. However, there are two negative reviews citing poor customer service during a tour appointment and concerns about a prep school program. Note: One 1-star review appears to reference a different Mount Zion prep school rather than the daycare center.

loving and attentive teachers and staffaccommodates children with special needsstrong Pre-K curriculum with good academic results
Address
3519 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 688-4245
All My Children Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

All My Children Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Four parents gave 5-star ratings, praising caring staff, creative learning environments, and family-like relationships. However, three 1-star reviews raised serious concerns about child safety incidents, staff treatment, administrative mishandling of complaints, staffing inconsistency, and operational issues.

Caring and responsive staffcreative learning environmentcommunity events
Address
3011 Academy Road, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 401-6654
A New Beginning II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

A NEW BEGINNING II receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and child development, with several giving 5-star ratings. However, serious concerns have been raised about staff background checks, child nutrition, and financial practices.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentchild development and learning activities
Address
1821 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 489-0919
New Life Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

New Life Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising teacher quality, child preparation for kindergarten, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. However, some parents have raised concerns about staff turnover, management practices, and curriculum implementation. One parent also objected to the Israeli flag displayed at the entrance.

Well-prepared children for kindergartenfriendly and knowledgeable teachersnurturing and profess
Address
7415 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 484-2858
Lollipop Stop Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Lollipop Stop Child Development Center in Winston-Salem receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the warm, caring staff, safe environment, and strong developmental progress their children make. Parents report their children are happy to attend and feel their kids are treated like family.

Warm and caring staffclean and organized facilitychildren eager to attend
Address
160 Noel Drive, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 377-9898
Holy Cross Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Holy Cross Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and professional staff, clean facility, strong communication, and engaging activities. However, one parent reported the center was unwilling to work with their family to accommodate a child with developmental delays and terminated care without attempting to develop a support plan.

Kind and caring staffpatient teachersclean and safe facility
Address
616 South Cherry Street, Kernersville, NC
Phone
(336) 996-5144
Johnson Mini School II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
4400 Hovis Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 395-3551
Tiny Treasures Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Tiny Treasures receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong communication, safety protocols, and personalized approach to child development. Children reportedly look forward to attending and form strong bonds with teachers and the director, Ms. Melinda.

Experienced and caring staffstrong director leadershipexcellent communication with parents
Address
1136 Little Rock Rd, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 398-3103
Discovery Harbor Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Discovery Harbor Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, clean facilities, strong communication, and structured learning environments that support child development.

Knowledgeable and caring teachersdaily updates and photosclean facility
Address
8425 Discovery Lane, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 399-5077
Aunt Alice'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Aunt Alice's Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring, family-like atmosphere and quality of care. Staff are described as friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in children's development. One parent reported a negative experience with second shift staffing and unexpected child pickup.

Warmfamily-like environmentattentive and caring staff
Address
224 Bennett Street, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 598-9010
Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Smarty Pants receives consistently positive feedback from parents across both locations. Parents praise the caring staff, strong curriculum, and family-oriented atmosphere, with many noting significant academic progress in their children. Multiple reviewers express high satisfaction with the director's involvement and the children's enthusiasm about attending.

Caring and loving staffpatient with transitionsstrong curriculum and academics
Address
1411 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 451-8087
New Horizons Center For Children And Families
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

New Horizons Center for Children and Families in Franklin, NC receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews rate the center 5 stars, with parents highlighting excellent teacher quality, clear communication, and a friendly, safe environment. Parents report their children learn well and thrive at the facility.

Excellent teachersclear communicationfriendly environment
Address
82 East Orchard View Dr, Franklin, NC
Phone
(828) 524-4471
Anderson Creek Church Child Development Center
Church Daycare
3.9
Address
8227 Elliott Bridge Road, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 497-2286
Mark'S Little Angels Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Mark's Little Angels Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the teaching quality, cleanliness, and caring staff led by owner Ms. Betty. However, a small number of recent reviews raise concerns about air conditioning maintenance issues and accessibility problems.

Clean and organized facilityexperienced and caring teachersstrong educational focus beyond basic childcare
Address
8 Mandela Court, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 370-6187
Cathy Lee Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Falls Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, dedicated staff and clean, welcoming environment. Parents highlight strong communication through daily updates and the personal attention teachers give to each child's development. The owners and directors are noted as involved, understanding, and committed to quality care.

Loving and dedicated staffclean and safe facilityexcellent communication via app and daily updates
Address
529 Bethlehem Road, Knightdale, NC
Phone
(919) 266-6220
Vance Granville Community College Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Reviews are not actually about the daycare center but rather about Vance Granville Community College itself. The reviews discuss the college's academic programs, campus facilities, and admissions process rather than childcare services.

Friendly and professional staffnice campus with security patrolaffordable tuition
Address
200 Poplar Creek Rd, Henderson, NC
Phone
(252) 492-2061
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Day Care
Church Daycare
3.9

Parents consistently praise Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Day Care for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational focus. Children show significant developmental progress in academics and social-emotional growth. The facility is described as clean, safe, and providing a nurturing Christian environment.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong academic instruction and child developmentChristian/Bible-based curriculum
Address
650 Nc Hwy 268 W, Elkin, NC
Phone
(336) 258-8070
Lawson'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Lawson's Preschool in Graham, NC receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational development of children. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, including alleged harsh treatment of toddlers and unresponsiveness to parental concerns.

Caring and loving staffclean facilityeducational progress (ABC's
Address
612 E Elm Street, Graham, NC
Phone
(336) 227-2428
Kids Kountry Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents are divided in their experiences. Multiple families report their children are happy, learning well, and thriving in a clean, safe environment with caring staff. However, several parents cite serious concerns including sudden dismissals without notice, unexplained injuries to children, health/safety issues, unprofessional communication, and disorganization.

Staff caring and attentivechildren happy and eager to attendclean and safe facility
Address
4151 East 10th Street, Greenville, NC
Phone
(252) 752-8131

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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.