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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 2,953 |
| Headstart Programs | 273 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 310 |
| Before or After School | 883 |
Religious / Church Based Daycare
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Whitnel Wraparound
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1425 Berkley Street Sw, Lenoir, NC
- Phone
- (828) 728-8407
Candy Zone Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4619 Hezekiah Place, Charlotte, NC
- Phone
- (980) 322-6738
Community Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 616 Athenia Place, Bessemer City, NC
- Phone
- (704) 629-2391
Future Promises Childcare Center
Church Daycare
- Address
- 206 Keyser Street, Aberdeen, NC
- Phone
- (910) 722-6971
Gregory After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1106 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC
- Phone
- (910) 254-4292
Boojas Playhouse INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1719 Powell Street, Fayetteville, NC
- Phone
- (910) 491-8654
Silver Valley Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 11161 East Old Hwy 64, Lexington, NC
- Phone
- (336) 472-1576
Southwood More At Four
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5850 Nc Hwy 8, Lexington, NC
- Phone
- (336) 357-2777
Valdese Elementary School Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 298 Praley Street, Valdese, NC
- Phone
- (828) 874-0704
Welcome Elementary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5701 Old Us Hwy 52, Lexington, NC
- Phone
- (336) 731-3361
Robert Idol Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 615 Watson Circle, Thomasville, NC
- Phone
- (336) 474-1213
Old Dock Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 12489 New Britton Hwy East, Whiteville, NC
- Phone
- (910) 642-2084
Mama Glenda'S Christian Home Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 48 Ellis Road Extension, Spruce Pine, NC
- Phone
- (828) 765-2293
Hollifield'S Christian Childcare
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 10 Ellis Rd Extension, Spruce Pine, NC
- Phone
- (828) 766-7552
West Rockingham School Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 271 W Us Hwy 74, Rockingham, NC
- Phone
- (910) 997-9802
Wiley Lash Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 632 Martin Luther King Avenue S, Salisbury, NC
- Phone
- (704) 637-7853
Life Givers Child Care & Afterschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 119 West Ridge Street, Rocky Mount, NC
- Phone
- (252) 446-4776
Kids & Company
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2619 Newkirk Avenue, Wilmington, NC
- Phone
- (910) 799-7195
Heron Pond Montessori School Nags Head Campus
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 4036 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC
- Phone
- (252) 441-7450
Butterfly Explosion Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 14 New England Street, Peachland, NC
- Phone
- (704) 272-7797
Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1400 Baton School Road, Granite Falls, NC
- Phone
- (828) 728-9531
Boiling Springs Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1522 Patrick Avenue, Shelby, NC
- Phone
- (704) 476-8361
Troy Elementary School Pre Kindergarten
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 310 North Russell Street, Troy, NC
- Phone
- (910) 576-3651
Lolo'S Day Care #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2029 Corrinna Street, Fayetteville, NC
- Phone
- (910) 822-5766
A Kind Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 838 Belmont Drive, Raleigh, NC
- Phone
- (919) 671-8125
Dcs Pinebrook Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 477 Pinebrook School Road, Mocksville, NC
- Phone
- (336) 998-3868
Dcs Cooleemee Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 136 Marginal Street, Cooleemee, NC
- Phone
- (336) 284-2581
Barbara'S Home Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 9271 Rockfish Road, Raeford, NC
- Phone
- (910) 904-2856
Montgomery Co. Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 836 S Main St, Star, NC
- Phone
- (910) 428-2261
Troy Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 414 South Main Street, Troy, NC
- Phone
- (910) 576-4222
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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.