
Compare 115 child daycare & preschools in Fayetteville. Average rating: 4.1/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Fayetteville has 115 licensed child daycare & preschools with 1,131 parent reviews averaging 4.1/5.37 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 43% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 28304 (avg 4.42 stars), while 28306 has the largest selection (36 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
1182 Curry Ford Dr, Fayetteville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Summers Child Care Center in Fayetteville receives perfect 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the owner Mrs. Summers and her staff for exceptional care, educational development, and safety. Parents consistently highlight the center's hands-on approach to academics, developmental milestones, potty training, and kindergarten preparation, along with strong parent communication and a nurturing environment.
651 Country Club Drive, Fayetteville, NC · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
All reviews are positive with a 5/5 rating. Parents praise the facility as a welcoming, family-friendly church environment with excellent teaching and worship. The congregation is described as warm, inclusive, and spiritually sound.
1062 Rim Road, Fayetteville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Middle Creek Creative School receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the genuine care and professionalism of Director Ms. Sessions and her teaching staff, noting their attentiveness to individual children and open communication with parents. The facility is described as clean, safe, and secure with a welcoming environment.
2922 Legion Rd, Fayetteville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Faith Care Children's Center for its caring, professional staff led by director Kim, strong curriculum, and family-like environment. Children transition smoothly and enjoy attending daily. The center is well-organized with good communication, transparent incident reporting, and flexibility with payment plans.
6867 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Birds Nest Montessori School for its Montessori approach, experienced and caring teachers, and individualized learning opportunities. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially while maintaining enthusiasm for school. The clean, organized, calm environment and strong parent communication are frequently highlighted.
1648 Strickland Bridge Road, Fayetteville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Lil' Angels Day Care receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, who praise the nurturing environment, caring and professional staff, and positive impact on children's development and social skills. Parents consistently highlight feeling at ease with their children's safety and care. The facility is described as a welcoming community with excellent communication and structured programming.
700 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
New Beginning's Academy & Youth Development Center appears to be a church-based facility in Fayetteville, NC. Reviews praise the welcoming and caring environment led by Pastor Thompson, with consistent mentions of spiritual atmosphere and community involvement. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the warm, inclusive nature of the organization.
3112c Murchison Rd, Fayetteville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Mommy's Moment After School Care for its caring, patient staff and nurturing educational environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show academic and social growth. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and maintains strong communication with families.
3108 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Mommy's Moment Day Care for its warm, caring staff who create a safe and nurturing learning environment. Children are reported to be academically advanced, emotionally supported, and excited to attend daily. The center is noted for excellent parent communication, clean facilities, and staff who treat families like their own.
5318 Yadkin Rd, Fayetteville, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Tiny Treasures Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the exceptional care and nurturing environment provided by staff, particularly director Ms. Stephanie and teacher Mrs. Esther, noting that children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and feeling like family.
Based on 87 daycares with Google ratings in Fayetteville
Top qualities mentioned across 1,131 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Fayetteville, based on parent reviews
Fayetteville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28304 | 28 | 4.42 | 7 | |
| 28301 | 17 | 4.33 | 7 | |
| 28303 | 30 | 4.26 | 7 | |
| 28314 | 27 | 4.17 | 6 | |
| 28311 | 21 | 4.16 | 4 | |
| 28305 | 6 | 3.85 | 2 | |
| 28306 | 36 | 3.79 | 4 | |
| 28312 | 8 | 3.07 | 0 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Fayetteville (– children)
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Highest rated daycares in Fayetteville based on parent reviews
1182 Curry Ford Dr, Fayetteville, NC
Summers Child Care Center in Fayetteville receives perfect 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the owner Mrs. Summers and her staff for exceptional care, educational development, and safety. Parents consistently highlight the center's hands-on approach to academics, developmental milestones, potty training, and kindergarten preparation, along with strong parent communication and a nurturing environment.
1062 Rim Road, Fayetteville, NC
Middle Creek Creative School receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the genuine care and professionalism of Director Ms. Sessions and her teaching staff, noting their attentiveness to individual children and open communication with parents. The facility is described as clean, safe, and secure with a welcoming environment.
2922 Legion Rd, Fayetteville, NC
Parents consistently praise Faith Care Children's Center for its caring, professional staff led by director Kim, strong curriculum, and family-like environment. Children transition smoothly and enjoy attending daily. The center is well-organized with good communication, transparent incident reporting, and flexibility with payment plans.
6867 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC
Parents consistently praise Birds Nest Montessori School for its Montessori approach, experienced and caring teachers, and individualized learning opportunities. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially while maintaining enthusiasm for school. The clean, organized, calm environment and strong parent communication are frequently highlighted.
1648 Strickland Bridge Road, Fayetteville, NC
Lil' Angels Day Care receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, who praise the nurturing environment, caring and professional staff, and positive impact on children's development and social skills. Parents consistently highlight feeling at ease with their children's safety and care. The facility is described as a welcoming community with excellent communication and structured programming.
700 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville, NC
New Beginning's Academy & Youth Development Center appears to be a church-based facility in Fayetteville, NC. Reviews praise the welcoming and caring environment led by Pastor Thompson, with consistent mentions of spiritual atmosphere and community involvement. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the warm, inclusive nature of the organization.
Fayetteville offers a robust selection of 115 childcare and preschool facilities, catering to a wide variety of parenting needs and schedules. Parents frequently highlight the value of caring, attentive staff and clean, organized environments when evaluating their options. For those prioritizing high community ratings, the 28304 zip code stands out as a neighborhood with consistently strong performance across its 18 local centers.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Fayetteville have an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 87 rated facilities, with 43% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 1,131 parent reviews. Parents in Fayetteville most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, caring and attentive staff, and clean and organized facility.
When choosing a daycare in Fayetteville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Creative Enhancement Day Care receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff members like Ms. Tiffany and Mrs. Erica for their attentiveness and educational preparation. However, negative reviews cite unprofessional staff behavior, inconsistent van pickup/drop-off timing without clear windows, and inflexible policies regarding morning cutoff times.
Creative Enhancement Afterschool Care receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise staff members like Ms. Tiffany and Mrs. Erica for being caring, respectful, and providing good educational preparation. Negative reviews cite unprofessional staff behavior, inconsistent transportation schedules, inflexible attendance policies, and poor communication.
KIDZ KASTLE receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff and educational environment, but several recent reviews cite serious concerns about owner conduct, communication issues, and operational inconsistencies. The facility appears to have strong teaching staff but management problems that have led to parent dissatisfaction.
One parent describes years of positive experiences, highlighting the loving staff and significant learning progress for children ranging from infants to elementary age. In contrast, another reviewer reports a serious safety concern, alleging reckless driving by staff during school transport and advising against using their transportation services.
Creative Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents praising the staff's care, attentiveness, and educational quality. Children reportedly develop strong academic and social skills while feeling happy and safe. One parent reported serious safety concerns involving injuries on the child's first day.
Burns Child Care & Preschool Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the staff's dedication, flexibility with schedules, nurturing environment, and 24-hour availability. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about staff professionalism, alleged physical discipline, hygiene standards, and unprofessional director conduct.
1st Start Child Development Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise attentive staff, personalized care, and good teacher-child relationships. However, multiple negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate feeding practices, poor record-keeping, unprofessional management, and an unexplained closure without parent notice.
One parent reports that the center provides strong academic progress and individualized support for children with special needs, despite the facility appearing run-down. Conversely, other parents cite serious health and safety hazards, including lack of bug protection, sun exposure, and hygiene issues, alongside allegations of theft and staff misconduct.
Sandy Ridge Child Care Center II has highly polarized reviews. While a few parents praise the educational environment and care quality, multiple recent reviews cite serious concerns including unprofessional management, poor communication with schools, lack of educational programming, staff rudeness, and at least one incident of rough handling of a child.
Sandy Ridge Child Care Inc. receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and staff conduct. While some parents praise the care and learning environment, multiple recent reviews report unprofessional management, poor communication with schools, lack of proper instruction, and concerning staff behavior toward children.
One parent highlights the center's willingness to accept children who are not yet potty trained and praises the supportive care. However, other reviews allege severe negligence, including unprofessional behavior by staff, unauthorized late fees, and safety incidents such as a child being placed in an upside-down infant seat.
It Takes a Village Childcare & Educational Center in Fayetteville, NC has overwhelmingly negative reviews citing poor sanitation, inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff behavior, and lack of child progress monitoring. Multiple parents report concerns about safety violations, inattentive caregiving, and unresponsive management. One positive review simply states 'I go here' without details.
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Centers in Fayetteville for excellent staff care and communication. The facility is described as family-like with attentive teachers who support children's development and behavioral growth. Multiple reviewers highlight responsive management and regular updates about their children's activities and progress.
Reviewers highlight the center's warm, nurturing, and professional environment, specifically praising staff members like Ms. Kim, Ms. Ferguson, and Ms. Williams for their compassionate and attentive care. Parents appreciate the structured learning activities, creative play, and nutritious daily meals prepared by an on-site cook, noting that the team goes above and beyond to prepare children for kindergarten.
Childcare Network #109B in Fayetteville receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. All ten reviews rate the facility 5 stars, praising the warm, caring staff who provide individualized attention and support child development. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere, professional leadership, and safe environment.
The Sunshine House #144 in Fayetteville receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the professionalism and warmth of the staff, strong teacher-child relationships, developmental progress, and excellent parent communication. Families report feeling confident in the care their children receive and note significant improvements in their children's learning and independence.
KinderCare Learning Centers in Fayetteville receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, excited to attend, and feel safe and loved. The center is noted for excellent communication through daily updates and photos, and staff accommodation of special needs including ADHD, hearing impairment, and dietary requirements.
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