5 Child Daycare & Preschools in Morehead City, North Carolina
Browse all 5 child daycare & preschools in Morehead City, North Carolina. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Morehead City
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.
- 1Excel IV4.8 score5(20)
601 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
EXCEL IV in Morehead City receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, safe environment, quality meals, and strong developmental support for children. Families report feeling confident in the center's care and describe it as an extension of their home.
Caring and nurturing staffSafe environment with multiple security check-in pointsQuality food and nutritionTeachers named as exceptional and compassionate - 2Childcare Network #73(A)4.48 score4.7(11)
204 N 18th Street, Morehead City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #73(A) for exceptional care, professionalism, and a nurturing environment. Staff are described as loving, attentive, and engaging, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and creating a welcoming atmosphere where children thrive.
Warm and professional staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facilityengaging activities - 3Little Citizens Daycare4.39 score4.5(17)
106 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Little Citizens Daycare for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. The facility is noted for excellent communication through daily updates, photos, and videos, as well as small class sizes and strong staff engagement. Children are described as happy, safe, and well-loved, with parents expressing high satisfaction and peace of mind.
Caring and dedicated staffconsistent daily communication with parentssmall class sizesdirector involvement - 4Excel III4.22 score4.3(14)
700 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
EXCEL III receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, joyful staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children love attending and are learning significantly. The facility is noted for its security measures, learning environment, playground, and meals provided.
Caring and loving stafffamily-like atmosphereexcellent learning environmentfriendly and helpful teachers
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Highest rated daycares in Morehead City based on parent reviews
Excel IV
601 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC
EXCEL IV in Morehead City receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, safe environment, quality meals, and strong developmental support for children. Families report feeling confident in the center's care and describe it as an extension of their home.
Childcare Network #73(A)
204 N 18th Street, Morehead City, NC
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #73(A) for exceptional care, professionalism, and a nurturing environment. Staff are described as loving, attentive, and engaging, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and creating a welcoming atmosphere where children thrive.
Little Citizens Daycare
106 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, NC
Parents consistently praise Little Citizens Daycare for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. The facility is noted for excellent communication through daily updates, photos, and videos, as well as small class sizes and strong staff engagement. Children are described as happy, safe, and well-loved, with parents expressing high satisfaction and peace of mind.
Excel III
700 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC
EXCEL III receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, joyful staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children love attending and are learning significantly. The facility is noted for its security measures, learning environment, playground, and meals provided.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Morehead City, North Carolina
There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Morehead City, North Carolina, making up 71% of the 7 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 Morehead City, 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 Morehead City
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EXCEL IV in Morehead City receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, safe environment, quality meals, and strong developmental support for children. Families report feeling confident in the center's care and describe it as an extension of their home.
- Address
- 601 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 247-1866
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #73(A) for exceptional care, professionalism, and a nurturing environment. Staff are described as loving, attentive, and engaging, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and creating a welcoming atmosphere where children thrive.
- Address
- 204 N 18th Street, Morehead City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 247-2006
Parents consistently praise Little Citizens Daycare for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. The facility is noted for excellent communication through daily updates, photos, and videos, as well as small class sizes and strong staff engagement. Children are described as happy, safe, and well-loved, with parents expressing high satisfaction and peace of mind.
- Address
- 106 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 726-6899
EXCEL III receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, joyful staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children love attending and are learning significantly. The facility is noted for its security measures, learning environment, playground, and meals provided.
- Address
- 700 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 247-4831
- Address
- 3415 Eaton Drive, Morehead City, NC
- Phone
- (252) 247-2276
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