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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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Mount Olive Christian Academy
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Mount Olive Christian Academy has mixed reviews. Three parents praised it as a great place with awesome staff and a nice quiet setting. However, two parents reported serious concerns including inattentive staff on phones, lack of security cameras, physical injuries to children, poor management response, and allegations of discriminatory treatment.

Nice quiet town locationgreat staff and directorwelcoming atmosphere
Address
770 North East Church Road, Mount Olive, NC
Phone
(919) 658-3380
New Beginnings Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise New Beginnings Child Enrichment Center for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress, emotional growth, and enthusiasm about attending. Director Ms. Tiffany and teachers are noted for going above and beyond their job responsibilities and treating children as their own.

Caring and loving staffstrong child development and academic progressdirector goes above and beyond
Address
4485 Old Mountain Road, Stony Point, NC
Phone
(704) 585-2380
Open Arms Christian Daycare
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
610 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton, NC
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pam'S Loving Hands Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
417 Walton St, Raleigh, NC
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Academy Of Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Academy of Angels in Clayton, NC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff praised for professionalism, care, and developmental support. Children show strong academic and social progress, and the facility is noted for flexibility with scheduling and payment. However, one parent reported serious concerns about facility conditions, contract disputes, and management practices.

Caring and professional staffstrong developmental outcomesfl
Address
551 W Main Street, Clayton, NC
Phone
(919) 585-7077
Kids' Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3713 Cliffridge Drive, Lumberton, NC
Phone
(910) 739-1501
Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the teaching staff as caring and knowledgeable, with strong kindergarten preparation. However, serious safety concerns about the school's location are cited, including monthly lockdown calls and neighborhood safety issues.

Caring and knowledgective teachersgood kindergarten preparationHead Start program benefits
Address
1100 Mcrae Street, Wilmington, NC
Phone
(910) 251-6155
New Beginnings Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1919 Howard Avenue, Tarboro, NC
Phone
(252) 823-0346
First Step Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1305 Pleasant Fork Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 788-4567
Educating Angels Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
5909 Germanton Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 602-1928
A Waller Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

A Waller Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the center highly for exceptional care, kindness, communication, and positive developmental outcomes over multiple years. Two negative reviews cite concerns about inconsistent policies, lack of flexibility with struggling families, and alleged mistreatment of a child during an after-school program.

Kind and patient staffexcellent communication with parentsstrong developmental support (social
Address
133 Jarrett Road, Dallas, NC
Phone
(704) 922-8773
Life 4 Kidz
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Life 4 Kidz receives highly polarized reviews. Several parents praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and good communication, while others report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, unsafe conditions, poor care practices, and unresponsive leadership in certain classrooms.

Caring and friendly staffstrong parent communicationchildren enjoy attending
Address
501 Cramer Mt Road, Cramerton, NC
Phone
(704) 824-7401
The Learning Tree Enrichment Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise The Learning Tree Enrichment Academy for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviews highlight individual teachers by name, noting strong teacher-child bonds and excellent communication with parents. Children show developmental progress and look forward to attending daily.

Caring and dedicated staffsmall center size allows personalized attentionstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
5500 Starkwood Drive, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 563-8475
Creative Learning Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3316 Nevin Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(980) 938-5188
Little Thinkers
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Little Thinkers receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, attentive staff who build strong relationships with children and parents. However, one parent had a negative experience involving termination due to illness absence and cited lack of cameras and communication systems despite being told otherwise.

Loving and attentive staffpersonalized care and accommodationsgood teacher-child relationships
Address
2485 Moran St, Burlington, NC
Phone
(336) 227-9131
Intermountain Children'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
6342 Hwy 226s, Bakersville, NC
Phone
(828) 537-0263
Blending Hearts Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Blending Hearts Academy receives highly polarized reviews with 6 five-star ratings praising staff friendliness, child development, and communication, but 4 one-star ratings citing serious safety concerns including unlocked doors, overcrowding, alleged child abuse, and staff misconduct. Parents should carefully evaluate these conflicting accounts before enrollment.

Friendly and caring staffchild social and emotional developmentgood communication with parents
Address
406 Carole Drive, Jacksonville, NC
Phone
(910) 353-2488
Bright Beginnings Academy INC. I
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
818 Walker Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC
Phone
(252) 335-9471
Bright Beginnings Academy INC. II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
900 Walker Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC
Phone
(252) 335-9471
Tailored Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
122 East Church Street, Rose Hill, NC
Phone
(910) 289-9512
King'S Kids Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1914 Hwy 55, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 680-6433
Calvary Baptist Church Child Care Ministry
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
1204 Lynn Road, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 596-4861
West Forsyth Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
1200 Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Lewisville, NC
Phone
(336) 766-0301
Little Debbie'S Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2024 Camp Greene Street, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 392-2890
Tots 'R' Us
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1322 Tate Street, Marion, NC
Phone
(828) 652-9993
Luv-N-Stuff Too Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
72 1/2 South Hill Street, Waynesville, NC
Phone
(828) 456-5933
Luv-N-Stuff Home Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
72 S Hill St, Waynesville, NC
Phone
(828) 456-5933
New Breed Christian Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3900 Us Hwy 401 N, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Phone
(910) 814-9202
New Breed Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3900 Us Hwy 401 North, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Phone
(910) 814-9202
Oak Hollow Enrichment Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Oak Hollow Enrichment Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and welcoming environment, with several noting they or their children grew up at the facility. However, negative reviews cite concerns about inadequate diaper care, director attitude, staff attentiveness, unsafe bus driving practices, and lack of responsiveness to parent inquiries.

welcoming and caring stafffamily-like atmospheresafe environment
Address
524 Eastchester Drive, High Point, NC
Phone
(336) 883-9110

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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.