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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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Tater Tots Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3203 Bruce Garner Road, Creedmoor, NC
Phone
(919) 528-1585
West Oxford Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
412 Ivey Day Road, Oxford, NC
Phone
(919) 693-9161
Eagle Knob Early Education And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
468 Rodney Orr Bypass, Robbinsville, NC
Phone
(828) 479-6498
Robbinsville Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
141 Moose Branch Road, Robbinsville, NC
Phone
(828) 479-8919
Kindercare Learning Centers LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for exceptional staff care, strong leadership under Director Sharon, and a family-like environment. Children show academic, social, and emotional development while parents report feeling supported and heard. Multiple families have remained enrolled for years and recommend the facility highly.

Caring and attentive staffstrong director leadershipchildren excited to attend
Address
1741 Dixon Road, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 867-5347
Childcare Network # 240
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise CHILDCARE NETWORK #240 for its caring staff, welcoming environment, and recent positive changes under new director Dr. Glenn-Moore. Children reportedly show happiness, engagement, and developmental growth. The facility emphasizes safety, communication with parents, and family-inclusive activities.

Attentive and patient staffwarm welcome environmentstrong communication through app and conferences
Address
1750 Oak Hollow Road, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 867-6864
W.A. Bess Elementary Pre-Kindergarten
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4340 Beaty Rd, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 866-6075
Bessemer City Primary Pre-Kindergarten Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1320 North 12th Street, Bessemer City, NC
Phone
(704) 629-4181
Pinewood Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1925 North Main Street, Mount Holly, NC
Phone
(704) 827-2236
Ms. Janice'S Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
748 Hephzibah Church Rd, Crouse, NC
Phone
(704) 732-3777
Carr Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
602 North Carpenter Street, Dallas, NC
Phone
(704) 922-3636
Cherryville Elementary Pre-Kindergarten
Before or After School Daycare
Address
700 East Academy Street, Cherryville, NC
Phone
(704) 435-6800
First United Methodist Day Care Center
Church Daycare

First United Methodist Day Care Center in Belmont, NC receives mostly positive reviews praising the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and good communication with parents. However, one detailed review raises significant concerns about staffing levels, supervision, lack of curriculum, and inappropriate discipline practices.

Welcoming environmentfriendly and communicative staffpersonal handwritten notes to parents
Address
807 South Point Road, Belmont, NC
Phone
(704) 825-4634
Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1601 Madison Street, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 866-6094
Save Our Children Youth Academy
Church Daycare
Address
2311 Crescent Lane, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 864-8616
Robinson Elementary Pre-Kindergarten
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3122 Union Road, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 866-6607
Ida Rankin Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
301 West Central Avenue, Mount Holly, NC
Phone
(704) 827-7266
Rankin Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
714 W Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 861-2285
Springfield Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
900 South Main Street, Stanley, NC
Phone
(704) 263-4091
First Wesleyan Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
208 South Church Street, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 865-9823
Chapel Grove Elementary Pre-Kindergarten
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5201 Lewis Road, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 866-6077
Cramerton Fwb Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
426 Woodlawn Ext, Cramerton, NC
Phone
(704) 824-1745
Mount Calvary Christian Day Care
Church Daycare
Address
532 East Main Street, Hookerton, NC
Phone
(252) 747-8111
South Greene Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
602 W Harper Street, Snow Hill, NC
Phone
(252) 474-2732
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Huntersville receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and quality of care. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, visible developmental growth, and excellent communication. The facility is noted as clean, safe, and offering a good balance of play-based and academic learning.

Caring and passionate staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsclean and safe facility
Address
9534 Kincey Avenue, Huntersville, NC
Phone
(704) 489-3893
The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7027 Stillwell Road, Matthews, NC
Phone
(704) 790-0018
Union Grove Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1314 Sloans Mill Road, Union Grove, NC
Phone
(704) 450-8531
Elevation Church
Church Daycare

Elevation Church in Matthews is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback from visitors. Parents and attendees praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality of worship services, children's ministry programs, and community outreach efforts. The facility offers childcare for children up to 5th grade during services.

Friendly and welcoming staffhigh-energy worship experienceswell-trained and personable children's ministry staff
Address
11416 E Independence Blvd, Suite N, Matthews, NC
Phone
(704) 246-0800
Pineville Elementary Asep
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
204 Lowery Street, Pineville, NC
Phone
(980) 343-3920
First Ward Asep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
715 North Caldwell Street, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(980) 343-5485

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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.