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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Bayboro, NC

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Bayboro. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bayboro, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
8
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Bayboro offers 3 licensed child daycare & preschools, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bayboro

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Heartworks Safe Start Academy
    4.47 score
    4.8(7)

    709 Main Street, Bayboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Heartworks Safe Start Academy for its dedicated, friendly staff who build strong relationships with children. The facility is noted as clean and well-maintained, offering enriching experiences including field trips to the orchestra, swimming, tennis, and music lessons, along with a well-regarded after-school program that includes homework help and outdoor play.

    Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitystrong teacher-child relationshipsenriching activities and field trips

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Bayboro

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bayboro (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bayboro based on parent reviews

Heartworks Safe Start Academy

4.8(7)

709 Main Street, Bayboro, NC

Parents consistently praise Heartworks Safe Start Academy for its dedicated, friendly staff who build strong relationships with children. The facility is noted as clean and well-maintained, offering enriching experiences including field trips to the orchestra, swimming, tennis, and music lessons, along with a well-regarded after-school program that includes homework help and outdoor play.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitystrong teacher-child relationships

Smilin' Faces Child Care

4(1)

14178 Hwy 55 East, Bayboro, NC

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Bayboro, North Carolina

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Bayboro, North Carolina. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Bayboro have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 8 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Bayboro, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Bayboro

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Heartworks Safe Start Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Heartworks Safe Start Academy for its dedicated, friendly staff who build strong relationships with children. The facility is noted as clean and well-maintained, offering enriching experiences including field trips to the orchestra, swimming, tennis, and music lessons, along with a well-regarded after-school program that includes homework help and outdoor play.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitystrong teacher-child relationships
Address
709 Main Street, Bayboro, NC
Phone
(252) 671-2302
Smilin' Faces Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
14178 Hwy 55 East, Bayboro, NC
Phone
(252) 745-5092
Pamlico County Primary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
323 Neal'S Creek Road, Bayboro, NC
Phone
(252) 745-3404

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Bayboro, North Carolina. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Bayboro have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Bayboro, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with North Carolina's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Carolina)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in North Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Bayboro for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bayboro must be licensed by North Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.