How do I choose the right daycare in Carrboro?

When choosing a daycare in Carrboro, 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

What types of daycare are available in Carrboro?

Carrboro offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Carrboro, North Carolina (7 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in North Carolina?

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 Carrboro for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Carrboro

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.

Montessori Academy Of Carrboro

4.4 score

4.5(20)

103 Laurel Ave, Carrboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise Montessori Academy of Carrboro for its warm, caring staff who build strong relationships with children and families. The facility is noted for maintaining Montessori principles while incorporating traditional curriculum and play, with a clean, welcoming environment. Families appreciate the low staff turnover, personalized communication, and supportive approach to child development milestones.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher turnoverstrong staff-child relationshipsclean and well-maintained facility

Happy Day Nursery And Day Care

3.75 score

3.6(8)

107 Laurel Avenue, Carrboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

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 milestonesflexible with dietary and financial nee

Child Daycare & Preschools in Carrboro, North Carolina

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Carrboro, North Carolina, making up 70% of the 10 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Carrboro, North Carolina, out of 10 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Carrboro, 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

Carrboro offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

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 Carrboro for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Carrboro 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.

7 Child Daycare & Preschools in Carrboro, North Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Carrboro

Top Rated

Montessori Academy Of Carrboro

Community School For People Under 6

Unc Horizons Child Development Center

Afton Nature School

Happy Day Nursery And Day Care

Carrboro Early School

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Daycare types in Carrboro