Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Carrboro, NC
Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Carrboro. Average rating: 3.96/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Carrboro, North Carolina at a glance
- Programs
- 7
- Avg rating
- 3.96/5
- Parent reviews
- 67
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Carrboro has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 67 parent reviews averaging 3.96/5.The largest concentration is in 27510 with 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Montessori Academy Of Carrboro4.4 score4.5(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 - 2Happy Day Nursery And Day Care3.75 score3.6(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
Rating Distribution
Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Carrboro
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Carrboro, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Carrboro zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27510 | 9 | 3.96 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Carrboro (– children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Carrboro based on parent reviews
Montessori Academy Of Carrboro
103 Laurel Ave, Carrboro, NC
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.
Community School For People Under 6
102 Hargraves Street, Carrboro, NC
Parents describe the staff as loving, dedicated, and highly communicative with virtually no turnover. Reviewers highlight the center's strong sense of community, inclusive environment, and engaging outdoor spaces including gardens and play areas.
Unc Horizons Child Development Center
410 N Greensboro St, Suite 130, Carrboro, NC
One parent describes a transformative experience where the center supported her recovery from substance abuse and aided her during childbirth, while another review criticizes the facility for allegedly evicting a resident in labor via text message, leaving her and her baby homeless. Despite the high rating, the single negative review highlights severe concerns regarding staff conduct and housing security for pregnant women.
Afton Nature School
109 Hillcrest Ave, Carrboro, NC
Parents highlight the school's strong focus on emotional development, outdoor time, and a close-knit community, though one parent reports a negative experience involving abrupt dismissal and poor communication. The small class size allows for personalized attention, but the two-year minimum age limit restricts enrollment for younger toddlers. Additionally, a single complaint cites inadequate handling of behavioral issues and delayed notification of a child's illness.
Happy Day Nursery And Day Care
107 Laurel Avenue, Carrboro, NC
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.
Carrboro Early School
310 Lloyd Street, Carrboro, NC
One parent describes a welcoming environment with caring staff, while another notes that teachers appear happy. Conversely, a few reviews highlight serious concerns including abrupt dismissals without notice, illness management issues, and allegations of stolen property and illegal staffing.
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Daycare types in Carrboro
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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Carrboro have an average rating of 3.96 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.12 stars. Our analysis covers 67 parent reviews.
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.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Carrboro
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Parents describe the staff as loving, dedicated, and highly communicative with virtually no turnover. Reviewers highlight the center's strong sense of community, inclusive environment, and engaging outdoor spaces including gardens and play areas.
- Address
- 102 Hargraves Street, Carrboro, NC
- Phone
- (919) 929-1543
One parent describes a transformative experience where the center supported her recovery from substance abuse and aided her during childbirth, while another review criticizes the facility for allegedly evicting a resident in labor via text message, leaving her and her baby homeless. Despite the high rating, the single negative review highlights severe concerns regarding staff conduct and housing security for pregnant women.
- Address
- 410 N Greensboro St, Suite 130, Carrboro, NC
- Phone
- (919) 445-6127
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.
- Address
- 103 Laurel Ave, Carrboro, NC
- Phone
- (919) 869-7368
Parents highlight the school's strong focus on emotional development, outdoor time, and a close-knit community, though one parent reports a negative experience involving abrupt dismissal and poor communication. The small class size allows for personalized attention, but the two-year minimum age limit restricts enrollment for younger toddlers. Additionally, a single complaint cites inadequate handling of behavioral issues and delayed notification of a child's illness.
- Address
- 109 Hillcrest Ave, Carrboro, NC
- Phone
- (919) 636-2836
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.
- Address
- 107 Laurel Avenue, Carrboro, NC
- Phone
- (919) 967-2016
One parent describes a welcoming environment with caring staff, while another notes that teachers appear happy. Conversely, a few reviews highlight serious concerns including abrupt dismissals without notice, illness management issues, and allegations of stolen property and illegal staffing.
- Address
- 310 Lloyd Street, Carrboro, NC
- Phone
- (919) 929-9998
Legacy Academy for Children in Carrboro receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All nine reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, skilled staff, clean facilities, engaging curriculum, and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, excellent communication, staff stability, and individualized attention to each child's needs.
- Address
- 515 E Winmore Ave, Carrboro, NC
- Phone
- (919) 929-7060
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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