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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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Sherrills Ford Learning Academy #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
8057 Island Point Road, Sherrills Ford, NC
Phone
(828) 478-3000
Angel'S Childcare & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Several parents highlight the caring staff and positive learning environment, with families noting they were blessed by the team and highly recommend the center. However, one review cites unprofessional communication regarding a sick child and concerns about frequent illnesses, leading that parent to withdraw their child.

caring staffpositive learning environmenthighly recommend
Address
22492 Highway 301 North, Parkton, NC
Phone
(910) 858-0614
Jordan'S Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes a highly positive experience where staff treated children like family and facilitated significant developmental growth, while another visitor reported negative interactions regarding facility conditions, food quality, and staff honesty.

Staff treat children with care and lovestrong developmental progress including early schooling readinesseffective potty training
Address
8759 Us 158 West, Reidsville, NC
Phone
(336) 616-0142
A Mother'S Choice Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1319 Standish Street, Salisbury, NC
Phone
(980) 330-3011
Cornerstone Child Development Center East
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Cornerstone Child Development Center East receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, individual attention to children, and reasonable pricing. Most reviewers report their children have thrived and feel welcomed by teachers and leadership. One parent expressed frustration with communication responsiveness.

Caring and loving teacherschild development and growthhands-on director
Address
125 Eastville Drive, Salisbury, NC
Phone
(704) 279-1255
Little Red School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Little Red School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers and staff for being kind, helpful, and great with children. However, one parent had a negative experience citing poor communication with management and concerns about how children were treated. The 4K program is specifically highlighted as excellent.

Kind and helpful teachersgreat staffchildren enjoy attending
Address
319 S Broadway, Forest City, NC
Phone
(828) 245-7556
Countryside Care
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
100 Countryside Drive, Edenton, NC
Phone
(252) 482-3788
Kelli'S Little Angels Early Childhood Dev. Ctr. #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
911 Wright St, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 481-0809
Howard Levine Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Howard Levine Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents and visitors. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, attentive and caring staff, and positive learning environment, particularly since coming under new management by Dixon Academy. Parents appreciate regular communication about their children's progress and the genuine care demonstrated by teachers.

Clean and well-maintained facilitycaring and attentive staffexperienced educators under new management
Address
3303 Achievement Lane, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 716-5304
Little Blessings Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Little Blessings Christian Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like atmosphere and well-educated staff. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, engaging activities, strong communication through daily sheets and newsletters, and Christian-based curriculum with daily prayer and Bible study. The center is described as going beyond typical childcare with dedicated teachers who genuinely love working with children.

Family-like atmospherecaring staffwell-educated teachers
Address
26 Francis Road, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 692-0612
Renaissance West Asep
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Reviews are mixed with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise the facility, staff friendliness, and resident experience. Negative reviews cite poor customer service, unresponsiveness to phone calls and in-person visits, and unmet expectations.

Nice facilitysweet and friendly office staffgood activities and amenities
Address
3241 New Renaissance Way, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(980) 343-0049
Rainbow Child Care Center-Conover 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Rainbow Child Care Center-Conover receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, daily communication via app, cleanliness, and educational environment. However, one parent reported serious concerns including illness exposure, poor communication, strict drop-off policies, lack of educational activities, billing issues, and staff attitude problems.

Caring and attentive staffdaily app updates on children's activitiesclean and sanitized facility
Address
401 Rock Barn Road, Conover, NC
Phone
(828) 464-6319
Kid'S World Of Stoneville #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Some parents report a positive experience with attentive teachers and effective scheduling, while others describe severe issues including unprofessional conduct and aggressive communication. A minority of reviewers highlight rude interactions with staff and claims of harassment regarding pickup policies and health documentation.

attentive teacherseffective sleep schedulingprompt communication about child's health
Address
203 Church Street, Stoneville, NC
Phone
(336) 573-9810
Precious Moments Childcare And Preschool 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Precious Moments Childcare for its caring, nurturing environment and personalized attention to each child's development. Staff members are described as warm-hearted and invested in children's growth, with particular strengths in potty training support and academic preparation for school. The facility maintains open communication with parents and creates an engaging, clean, and safe setting.

caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilitypersonalized attention to individual needs
Address
126 S Reilly Rd, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 860-1150
North Drive Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

One parent describes severe disciplinary issues at this center, alleging that teachers are prohibited from enforcing rules to protect their jobs, which has led to unchecked aggression and disrespect among children. The reviewer notes that students engage in physical and verbal abuse toward staff without consequence, and report a lack of educational focus on basic concepts like shapes, colors, and the alphabet.

Address
310 Mciver Street, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 334-5810
Brighton Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Brighton Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring staff, curriculum quality, and child development outcomes. However, two negative reviews from a former teacher and a terminated parent raise serious concerns about classroom overcrowding, state ratio violations during inspections, and dismissal practices.

Caring and friendly staffstrong curriculum with themed learningsignificant developmental progress in speech and academics
Address
102 Glenda'S Drive, Goldsboro, NC
Phone
(919) 751-7600
Today'S Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents report mixed experiences, with some praising the nurturing staff and educational focus while another describes severe safety neglect during a brief infant stay. Positive feedback highlights caring teachers and professional office support, whereas a negative account cites choking hazards, inadequate feeding schedules, and improper restraint use.

caring and loving staffprofessional front officeteaches preschool basics
Address
1005 Bethesda Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 760-4440
Kiddie Kollege Of Berkshire INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kiddie Kollege of Berkshire receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring atmosphere, small class sizes, creative activities, and individual teacher attention. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about director professionalism, confidentiality violations, failure to document behavioral incidents, and allegations of rough handling of children by staff.

Caring and nurturing teacherssmall class settingscreative activities and crafts
Address
13 Berkshire Road, Smithfield, NC
Phone
(919) 934-9837
Little Tykes Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents highlight the strong educational foundation and social development provided by staff members, with one child successfully transitioning to kindergarten. However, a significant concern involves abrupt termination without direct communication, specifically regarding financial disputes.

strong academic start (ABCs123s)good social skills
Address
309 Groves Street, Lowell, NC
Phone
(704) 823-7440
Bright Future Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Bright Future Learning Center has extremely polarized reviews. Long-term families praise it as family-oriented with positive experiences spanning decades, while recent reviewers report serious concerns about teacher behavior, inadequate supervision, lack of communication about incidents, and failure to provide video documentation when requested.

Family-oriented programlong-term customer loyaltyaccommodates ages 2-4 years
Address
2815 Greenland Ave, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 393-8001
Victoria'S Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Victoria's Academy receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the clean facility, friendly staff, and educational engagement. However, five parents gave 1-3 star ratings citing serious concerns including alleged physical abuse by staff, poor supervision, unsanitary conditions, unreliable operations, and unprofessional staff behavior.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffeducational engagement
Address
4647 Old Rural Hall Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 744-1696
Marizetta Kerry Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Marizetta Kerry Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the nurturing staff, bilingual education, and kindergarten preparation. However, one parent reported multiple safety concerns including bites, frequent illness, and inadequate incident documentation and communication.

Nurturing and attentive staffSpanish and music classesstrong kindergarten preparation
Address
3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 391-3871
Beginning Years Day Care Center II INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Beginning Years Day Care Center II Inc. has highly polarized reviews. While some parents report positive developmental progress and loving staff, multiple parents describe serious safety concerns, unexplained injuries, unprofessional handling of incidents, and lack of reliability.

Attentive staff who support developmental progresspatient reinforcement of skillshealth-conscious practices
Address
2728 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 394-3335
University Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise University Child Development Center for its warm, family-like atmosphere and exceptional staff engagement. Children show notable developmental progress and eagerness to attend, with the director being particularly noted for hands-on leadership and welcoming interactions. Multiple reviews highlight strong communication, individualized attention, and creative learning activities.

Hands-on directorwarm and welcoming environmentstaff caring and dedicated
Address
8303 University Execu Pk Dr, Ste 450, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 549-4029
B&B Daycare Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

B&B Daycare Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about child safety and staff professionalism. While some parents praise the loving staff and developmental support for children with special needs, multiple parents report injuries to their children, inconsistent explanations from staff, unreliability, and inadequate director response to incidents.

Caring and patient staffeffective support for children with developmental delaystakes children's health seriously
Address
2912 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 395-2460
Mcdowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr
Headstart Programs
3.6
Address
2111 Sugar Hill Road, Marion, NC
Phone
(828) 652-3229
St Johns Early Education And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Feedback highlights exceptional support for children with special needs, particularly praising Director Debbie and teacher Cecily for their patience and engagement. However, severe allegations of abuse, neglect, and failure to manage behavioral issues like biting are also reported, with one parent citing a lack of response to management complaints.

inclusive of special needspatient staffengaging activities
Address
225 Church Street, Waynesville, NC
Phone
(828) 452-2726
Honey Bee Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
501 Terrell Cove Road, Canton, NC
Phone
(828) 648-1426
First Baptist Children'S Center
Church Daycare
3.6

A few reviewers highlight the staff's kindness and their children's enjoyment, with one parent expressing strong satisfaction and another noting the facility's good church connection. Conversely, a single critical review describes the center as disappointing for lacking special needs accommodations and failing to support potty training for a child with autism.

sweet and good staffloving teachershappy children
Address
100 S Main St, Waynesville, NC
Phone
(828) 456-9465
Lucy Daniels Center For Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood in Cary receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the therapeutic services, skilled staff, and significant developmental progress their children made. However, some parents report lack of progress in therapy, minimal diagnoses despite extended treatment, and concerns about therapist professionalism and confidentiality.

Therapeutic teachers and staffsignificant child development progresspreparation for public school
Address
9003 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 677-1400

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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.