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2,953 Child Daycare & Preschools in North Carolina

Browse 2,953 child daycare & preschools across North Carolina. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in North Carolina

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in North Carolina can make the decision-making process smoother.

North Carolina has about 4,419 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in North Carolina. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in North Carolina

There are 4,419 daycares in North Carolina: 273 headstart facilities, 883 before/after school centers, 310 religious facility daycares, and 2,953 childcare and preschool centers.

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Giggles N' Grins Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
402 Mountain View Drive, Morganton, NC
Phone
(828) 437-5962
Cadence Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy/Gateway Academy for exceptional care, safety, and child development. Staff members, particularly leadership (Monica and Jessica/Danielle), are commended for going above and beyond and treating families with genuine compassion. Children show marked improvements in confidence, social skills, and academic readiness.

Safety and cleanliness standardsorganized activities and curriculumstaff dedication and compassion
Address
7131 Market Street, Wilmington, NC
Phone
(910) 686-5777
Wilmington Preschool Of The Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Wilmington Preschool of the Arts receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, patient staff, strong curriculum emphasizing arts and creativity, and safe, nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Compassionate and patient teacherscaring director (Ms. Missy)safe environment
Address
3830 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC
Phone
(910) 794-3025
Primrose School Of Chapel Hill At Briar Chapel
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Primrose School of Chapel Hill at Briar Chapel receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, personalized attention, clean facility, and strong academic curriculum. Parents consistently highlight Director Amber Best's leadership and the school's ability to help children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically from infancy through kindergarten.

Caring and attentive staffpersonalized child carefrequent photo updates and communic
Address
81 Falling Springs Drive, Chapel Hill, NC
Phone
(919) 441-0441
Leafspring School At Matthews-The Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

LeafSpring School at Matthews receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the nurturing staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and comprehensive programs including extracurricular activities and after-school care. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending and thrive academically and socially.

Attentive and welcoming staffexcellent teacher-student relationshipsstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
3424 Pleasant Plains Rd, Stallings, NC
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Learning Center in Wilmington, NC receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight excellent staff, strong early education, and a nurturing environment where children thrive and enjoy attending. Multiple parents note clear communication, caring teachers, and noticeable developmental progress.

Enthusiastic and caring staffsmall class ratiosexcellent early education program
Address
2310 Scientific Park Drive, Wilmington, NC
Phone
(910) 254-7384
Little Angels Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Little Angels Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the warm, caring staff and director Angel for creating a nurturing, safe learning environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily. Parents particularly value the personalized attention provided by this small, locally-owned center compared to larger corporate facilities.

Warm and attentive staffgenuine care for childrensafe environment
Address
201 W Park Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 780-2885
Rainbow Child Care Center @ Dobson
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Rainbow Child Care Center @ Dobson receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the staff's caring, family-like treatment of children and strong communication. Parents consistently highlight the center's quality care, learning environment, and outstanding management, with many families having enrolled multiple children for extended periods.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like treatment of childrenexcellent communication and activity updates
Address
720 West Kapp Street, Dobson, NC
Phone
(336) 386-8883
First Presbyterian Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews praise First Presbyterian Day School as a warm, welcoming community with caring staff and numerous programs for children and adults. Parents highlight the beautiful facilities, supportive environment, and opportunities for service and ministry.

Warm and friendly staffbeautiful church facilities with stained glass windowschild-friendly programs
Address
102 South Central Street, Belmont, NC
Phone
(704) 825-8225
Leafspring School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

LeafSpring School in Charlotte receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the dedicated, caring staff, individualized learning approach, strong academic preparation, and welcoming community atmosphere. Children reportedly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally during their time at the facility.

Experienced and nurturing teacherswelcoming communitystructured learning activities with individual tailoring
Address
9829 Providence Road West, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 909-4525
The Village At Leafspring School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise LeafSpring at Ballantyne for its dedicated, caring staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The facility is noted for its well-structured curriculum, thoughtful design, strong communication with families, and extra offerings like an in-house chef and special events. Multiple parents report significant child development gains and feel confident in their children's kindergarten readiness.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming communityindividualized learning
Address
9829 Providence Road West, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 909-4525
Small Beginnings Child Development Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Small Beginnings Child Development Center II receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the warm, caring staff who treat children like family, engaging educational activities, and a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Families report their children are excited to attend daily and appreciate the center's communication, safety practices, and home-cooked meals.

Compassionate and dedicated staffwarm and positive daily greetingsengaging educational activities including Spanish language learning
Address
1077 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, NC
Phone
(704) 876-8663
Wilkes Developmental Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1021 Welborn Avenue, Wilkesboro, NC
Phone
(336) 838-3119
Irregular Time Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
4104 Saint James Church Rd, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 760-9876
Little Treasures Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Little Treasures Learning Center in Cary receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, loving staff, home-like atmosphere, and exceptional outdoor play space. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child relationships, individualized attention in smaller class sizes, flexible scheduling, and excellent kindergarten preparation. Multiple families report their children eagerly look forward to attending and have transferred from larger chain daycare centers specifically because of Little Treasures' superior quality and family-oriented environment.

Caring and loving staffhome-like environmentexceptional outdoor play space (1.5+ acres with shade)
Address
2117 Piney Plains Road, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 859-0041
Peace Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Peace Montessori School in Apex receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori approach, caring and stable staff, and strong academic preparation. Parents highlight the school's affordability, sense of community, and extracurricular enrichment activities, with children showing enthusiasm for learning and smooth transitions to kindergarten and elementary school.

Patient and caring teacherslong-term staff stabilityMontessori curriculum
Address
2190 North Salem Street, Suite 103, Apex, NC
Phone
(919) 363-2461
Renaissance Montessori School Of Cary
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Renaissance Montessori School of Cary receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori-based curriculum, warm and nurturing environment, and dedicated staff. Parents report significant improvements in their children's social skills, academic performance, and independence across all age groups from infants to kindergarten-age children. The school is noted for its strong sense of community, parental involvement, and reasonable pricing.

Montessori curriculum and hands-on learningwarm and nurturing environmentattentive and caring staff
Address
610 Nottingham Drive, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 439-0130
Mount Peace Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

No reviews of this daycare center were found. The reviews provided are for Mount Peace Baptist Church, not the Mount Peace Child Development Center daycare. Unable to provide accurate summary of parent experiences with the childcare facility.

None mentioned - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare
Address
1601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 807-1194
Armc Family Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise ARMC Family Enrichment Center for its caring, attentive staff and smooth transitions for children of all ages. The center is noted for excellent communication, teamwork among staff, age-appropriate activities, and creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel loved and supported.

Caring and dedicated teacherssmooth transitions for new studentsexcellent staff teamwork and communication
Address
981 Kirkpatrick Rd, Burlington, NC
Phone
(336) 586-9767
The Sunshine House INC. #149
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Sunshine House Inc. #149 in Hope Mills, NC receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and clean, organized facility. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic progress, emotional development, and sense of safety, with many describing the center as feeling like a family.

Caring and professional staffclean and organized facilitystrong academic curriculum
Address
3423 Black & Decker Rd, Hope Mills, NC
Phone
(910) 424-4131
Rainbow Child Care Center-Morrisville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Creme de la Creme-Morrisville for its clean, well-designed facility, caring and attentive staff, and enriching curriculum. Children reportedly transition well, show excitement about attending, and parents appreciate real-time updates and communication. Director Jillian is frequently highlighted for her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for families.

Clean and well-maintained facilitywelcoming and secure environmentresponsive and attentive staff
Address
131 Keybridge Drive, Morrisville, NC
Phone
(919) 678-8233
Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1020 Meares Street, Wilmington, NC
Phone
(910) 251-6195
Oak Summit Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Oak Summit Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent care, professional staff, and strong academic preparation. Parents appreciate the welcoming family environment, daily communication through photos/videos, and individualized attention to each child's development. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and report children being well-prepared for school transitions.

Kind and professional staffpatient and u
Address
230 Oak Summit Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 767-4774
Mini Academy @ Denver
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
7982 Unity Church Rd, Denver, NC
Phone
(704) 483-8100
Johnston Health Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Johnston Health Early Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong curriculum, and hospital-grade cleanliness and safety protocols. Parents report confidence in their children's care and development, with many noting their children are well-prepared for kindergarten. The center's affiliation with a hospital system and nutritious food offerings are frequently cited as additional benefits.

caring and attentive staffstrong curriculumhospital-grade cleaning and safety protocols
Address
514 N Bright Leaf Blvd Ste1717, Smithfield, NC
Phone
(919) 938-7578
Preschool Connection Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise PCLA for its caring, experienced staff, strong communication, and developmental benefits for children. Multiple reviewers highlight significant progress in speech, potty training, social skills, and academic readiness. The center is described as clean, well-organized, and run by involved owners who create a nurturing, educational environment.

Caring and patient teachersexcellent parent-staff communicationdaily educational crafts and ac
Address
102 Glenway Street, Belmont, NC
Phone
(704) 829-8222
Ms. Chop #2 Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
5950 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 819-9100
Kingdom Kidz Child Development & Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1520 Little Rock Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 391-0365
The Grove School Of Cary
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Grove School of Cary receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong communication. Parents consistently highlight the school's creative curriculum, welcoming environment, and positive impact on their children's development and well-being.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentscreative and engaging curriculum
Address
2590 Laura Duncan Road, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 467-6494
Leafspring School At Matthews
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

LeafSpring School at Matthews receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the nurturing staff, excellent communication, clean facilities, and strong focus on social-emotional development and experiential learning. The center is noted for accommodating special needs like allergies and providing flexible, supportive care across multiple age groups.

Nurturing and professional staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facility
Address
3420 Pleasant Plains Rd, Stallings, NC
Phone
(704) 390-7011

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2,953 child daycare & preschools daycares across North Carolina. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in North Carolina are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through North Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in North Carolina, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (North Carolina sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in North Carolina vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.