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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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All Daycare Centers in North Carolina

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All Smiles Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2

All Smiles Child Care Center has a stark divide in parent feedback. While two reviews praise the teachers and cleanliness, nine negative reviews consistently cite serious concerns about the director/owner's management, communication, and behavior toward staff and parents, along with allegations of administrative issues, inadequate child adjustment support, communication failures regarding child safety, and unsafe driving practices.

Amazing and safe facilityclean en
Address
1046 N Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC
Phone
(252) 443-6556
Shelby Child Care Development Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

Shelby Child Care Development Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about care quality and staff accountability. While one parent reported initial positive experiences with communication and learning outcomes, multiple parents documented issues with inadequate supervision, poor hygiene practices, inconsistent teaching, and inappropriate staff behavior. The facility has experienced notable decline in standards over time according to long-term parent observati

Address
124 West Sumter Street, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 471-1144
Sunny Side Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
8100 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC
Phone
(828) 773-1784
Kidz Konnection
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
205 North Fourth Street, Smithfield, NC
Phone
(919) 934-0444
Just 4 Kidz Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
6633 Old Us Hwy 52, Lexington, NC
Phone
(336) 619-0065
White Oak Head Start
Headstart Programs
2
Address
3090 Fishing Creek Road, Enfield, NC
Phone
(252) 445-4231
Bright Beginnings Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
12 Dudley Avenue, Granite Falls, NC
Phone
(828) 396-5655
A World Of Discovery Cdc/Preschool #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
1431 Cajah Mountain Road, Hudson, NC
Phone
(828) 728-7590
Roan View Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

ROAN VIEW CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has mixed reviews with significant concerns about accessibility and customer service. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness and friendly demeanor, but report serious issues with staff availability, responsiveness, and professionalism in their interactions.

Clean facilityfriendly staff demeanorclean waiting room
Address
301 Longview Drive, Bakersville, NC
Phone
(828) 688-2403
Owl' S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
174 W Manchester Road, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 491-2165
Trin-Dale Children'S Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

TRIN-DALE CHILDREN'S CENTER INC. has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise respectful staff and welcoming atmosphere, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate supervision, child safety issues, staff disrespect toward parents, and insufficient meals.

Welcoming and respectful staff during tourspositive past experience as a former student
Address
13089 Trinity Road, Trinity, NC
Phone
(336) 431-5821
J & S Blessed Daycare II LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
1810 Badin Road, Albemarle, NC
Phone
(704) 985-0178
Building Blocks Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.9

Building Blocks Child Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and support with potty training and language development. However, eight parents report serious concerns including staff inattentiveness and phone use, physical handling of children, neglect of basic care needs, poor security, unprofessional behavior, inadequate supervision, and unsanitary conditions.

Clean facilityfriendly and approachable
Address
8 West Side Drive, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 252-5595
Laurel Hill Christian Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
1.8
Address
18501 Fieldcrest Road, Laurel Hill, NC
Phone
(910) 462-0204
Kid City Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8

Kid City Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Long-term former attendees praise the discipline and structure provided, while recent parents report concerns about harsh discipline, unprofessional owner behavior, poor hygiene leading to illness, and inadequate safety protocols.

Structure and disciplineexperienced staffclean facility initially
Address
719 Fisher Ferry Street, Thomasville, NC
Phone
(336) 475-0721
It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.7

It Takes a Village Childcare & Educational Center in Fayetteville, NC has overwhelmingly negative reviews citing poor sanitation, inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff behavior, and lack of child progress monitoring. Multiple parents report concerns about safety violations, inattentive caregiving, and unresponsive management. One positive review simply states 'I go here' without details.

Nice building
Address
1019 Pamalee Drive, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 867-2224
A Kidz Zone Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.5
Address
310 Sir Gawain Way, Durham, NC
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pj'S Child Care Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.4

PJ's Child Care Learning Center in Gastonia, NC has received exclusively negative reviews from parents reporting serious safety and conduct concerns. Parents describe instances of physical punishment by staff, neglect, inadequate supervision, and unprofessional behavior from teachers and management. Multiple reviewers strongly advise against using this facility.

None mentioned
Address
109 Davis Park Road, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 864-9066
Little Stepping Stones Day Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.3
Address
108 North Second Street, Murfreesboro, NC
Phone
(252) 398-3487
Debbie'S Darlings Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.2
Address
2228 Olde Well Rd, Hudson, NC
Phone
(828) 728-7088
Children Of Today Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
3620 Hwy 74 East, Wingate, NC
Phone
(704) 233-5978
4 Kidz Only INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
602 Bessemer City Road, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 691-7945
Tender Loving Day Care I
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
207 Kennedy Circle, Benson, NC
Phone
(919) 894-2208
Small Folks Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
117 West Hemlock St, Yadkinville, NC
Phone
(336) 679-7108
Bright Beginnings Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
216 Davidson Ave, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 484-1888
Once Upon A Time
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
406 South Jackson St, Beulaville, NC
Phone
(910) 298-5070
Blandonia Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
402 South Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC
Phone
(919) 774-4122
Creative Kids Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
932 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 598-8070
Little Steps Childcare #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
4101 W Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 493-6145
Western Rockingham Early Childhood Center
Before or After School Daycare
1
Address
915 N Ayersville Rd, Madison, NC
Phone
(336) 548-2460

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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.