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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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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
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
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
Chosen Generation Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
2025 N Garnett Street, Henderson, NC
Phone
(252) 430-7772
Lisa'S Kiddiegarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Lisa's Kiddiegarten receives mostly positive reviews from satisfied families who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and educational environment. However, the facility disputes several negative reviews as coming from disgruntled former employees and non-customers, while one recent reviewer reported poor customer service and another cited excessive screen time concerns.

Responsible and caring staffowners are present and personableclean facility
Address
38 Old Hendersonville Hwy, Brevard, NC
Phone
(828) 877-3707
Creative Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Creative Childcare receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with many praising the teaching staff, learning environment, and special events. However, some parents report concerning issues with administrative staff communication and inadequate supervision in the infant classroom.

Dedicated and patient teacherswell-trained staffstructured learning environment
Address
3216 Nc Hwy 54 East, Graham, NC
Phone
(336) 578-7343
Widewaters Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Widewaters Learning Center for warm, nurturing, and consistent staff who provide quality care. The center is noted for strong leadership, effective communication through their mobile app, engaging educational activities, and creating a welcoming environment. Parents report high satisfaction and peace of mind leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and consistent staffstrong leadership and director involvementengaging educational activities (science
Address
9565 Village Park Drive, Knightdale, NC
Phone
(919) 266-0036
Tom Thumb Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Tom Thumb Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, educational quality, and family-like atmosphere. However, some parents report serious concerns including understaffing, inadequate diaper changes, poor conflict resolution with children, and a director who prioritizes staff over child welfare.

caring and passionate staffclean facilityknowledgeable director with teaching background
Address
115 E Clinton St, Salemburg, NC
Phone
(910) 525-3774
Wonder Years Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Wonder Years Child Development Center in Fayetteville receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight a warm, nurturing environment with caring staff who support children's emotional, social, and academic development from infancy through Pre-K. Parents report their children are excited to attend, well-prepared for kindergarten, and experience the facility as safe and welcoming.

Caring and nurturing staffwarm welcoming environmentclean facility
Address
6340 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 487-2441
Stedman Christian Child Care Center
Church Daycare
3.6
Address
432 Hillsboro St, Stedman, NC
Phone
(910) 483-2611
Evans Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
3844 Highway 8 South, Lexington, NC
Phone
(336) 357-7126
Excel Xi
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

EXCEL XI in Swansboro consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, experienced teaching staff and strong management. Parents highlight the clean facilities, excellent communication, security measures, and the noticeable developmental progress their children make. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel confident about their child's safety and well-being.

caring and attentive teachersnurturing environmentchild development and growth
Address
168 Queen'S Creek Road, Swansboro, NC
Phone
(910) 325-0124
Happy Day Nursery And Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Happy Day Nursery has highly polarized reviews. Most parents (5 five-star reviews) praise the warm, caring staff and family-like atmosphere with strong developmental support. However, two one-star reviews raise serious safety concerns, including a reported femur fracture and allegations of neglectful supervision and lack of accountability.

Warm and caring teachersfamily-like atmospheresupportive of developmental milestones
Address
107 Laurel Avenue, Carrboro, NC
Phone
(919) 967-2016
Kids World INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kids World Inc receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Positive reviewers praise staff communication, longevity of care, and summer programs, while negative reviewers report concerns about staff behavior toward children, inadequate incident reporting, and state investigation.

Staff communication with parentslongevity of enrollmentsummer programs
Address
501 Highland Park Drive, Eden, NC
Phone
(336) 623-1095
Noah'S Playloft Preschool I
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Noah's Playloft Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the facility as clean, well-organized, and staffed with caring teachers who resolve issues quickly. However, two parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, unexplained child injuries, unprofessional staff conduct, and dismissive handling of behavioral issues.

Clean and well-organized facilitycaring and wonderful teachers (especially in infant room)happy children
Address
305 S Link Ave, Salisbury, NC
Phone
(704) 636-8118
Kiddie Land Kindergarten INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kiddie Land Kindergarten has highly polarized reviews. Seven parents give 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, child happiness, and learning environment. However, three 1-star reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate special needs training, missing belongings, unsanitary conditions, and insensitive teacher interactions with children on the autism spectrum.

Caring and loving staffchild happiness and engagementgood early learning instruction
Address
1000 S Long Street E S, Salisbury, NC
Phone
(704) 633-9589
Liz'S Infant World
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
600 Mayflower Drive, Greensboro, NC
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Corner Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
608 Concord Road, Albemarle, NC
Phone
(704) 982-2000
21st Century Child Care At Sherwood Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

21st Century Child Care at Sherwood Park receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the experienced, caring staff, clean facilities, and professional communication, with several noting long-term satisfaction. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about safety protocols, staff conduct, and child well-being.

Experienced and caring staffspacious and clean classroomsprofessional communication about child progress
Address
100 Wittenberg Way, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 683-6675
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Rainbow Child Care Center (operating as KinderCare) in Cornelius has received consistently positive feedback from recent parents, with all current reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the new management team, particularly directors Asia, Kelly, Connie, and Teresa, for creating a safe, nurturing, and well-organized environment. The center has reportedly undergone significant improvements under new administration after previous negative reviews.

Dedicated and caring staffnew management teamclean and well-organized facility
Address
9340 Washam Potts Road, Cornelius, NC
Phone
(704) 894-9200
Upper Room Kids Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Upper Room Kids Child Development Center in Concord, NC receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, developmental learning opportunities, and owner Mrs. Lasharee Rogers, with several giving 5-star ratings. However, several parents report serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries, non-functional security cameras, staff misconduct, high turnover, and dismissive handling of incidents.

Caring and nurturing staffdevelopmenta
Address
202 Mcgill Avenue, Concord, NC
Phone
(704) 782-4950
Kidds Place Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Kidds Place CDC receives highly polarized reviews. Long-term families praise the affordable pricing, kind staff (particularly owner Brandy), and Christian environment. However, multiple recent reviews report serious concerns about child safety, inadequate staffing ratios, unexplained injuries, and poor incident communication.

Affordable pricinglong-term family retentionowner Brandy praised by supporters
Address
1310 S 10th St, Lillington, NC
Phone
(910) 893-4686
Lawson'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Lawson's Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like atmosphere and Ms. Lawson's personal investment in families. However, one parent reported serious concerns about director rudeness and allegations of mental and physical abuse.

Loving and caring environmentprofessional staffMs. Lawson goes above and beyond for families
Address
810 N Main St, Graham, NC
Phone
(336) 570-3132
Kids' Quality Time Childcare #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Kids' Quality Time Childcare #2 for its safe, clean environment and caring, attentive staff who genuinely connect with children. Reviews highlight the center's educational approach, communication with parents, and ability to help children feel comfortable and happy. All reviewed parents recommend the facility and report long-term satisfaction, with many having enrolled children for multiple years.

Safe and clean facilitypatient and caring staffstrong child development focus
Address
1001 Springwood Ave, Suite 12, Gibsonville, NC
Phone
(336) 446-0400
Little Bright Minds
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Little Bright Minds receives mixed feedback with positive reviews highlighting caring teachers, clean facilities, and good staffing levels. However, some recent submissions appear to be inquiries rather than substantive reviews.

caring and attentive teachersclean facilityadequate staffing
Address
3564 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 435-9146
Kids' Quality Time Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Kids' Quality Time Childcare Center for its safe, clean, and welcoming environment with caring, attentive staff. Families report long-term satisfaction with the center, noting their children are happy, well-cared for, and learning while building strong relationships with teachers. The facility is commended for excellent communication and creating a supportive community for both children and parents.

Safe and clean facilitypatient and attentive staffhands-on care
Address
1001 Springwood Avenue, #14, Gibsonville, NC
Phone
(336) 449-5437
Kindernoggin
Church Daycare
3.5
Address
2066 Deep River Road, High Point, NC
Phone
(336) 885-9000
Butterfly Kisses Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Butterfly Kisses Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and educational activities. However, a small number of parents reported serious concerns including lack of supervision, poor health response protocols, and inappropriate child dismissal practices.

Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitystructured learning environment
Address
3627 Guess Road, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 477-6477

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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.