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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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Toddler Time Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Toddler Time Child Care Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, dedicated staff and owner Mrs. Tammy. Parents report their children love attending, experience developmental progress, and feel safe and well-cared for. The center is noted for going above and beyond to meet family needs and maintaining open communication.

Caring and patient staffowner Mrs. Tammy's personal involvementchildren eager to attend
Address
132 E Hudson Blvd, Gastonia, NC
Phone
(704) 868-3031
Forrestal Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Forrestal Academy for its nurturing environment, attentive staff, and strong communication. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate developmental progress across academic, social, and emotional areas. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety protocols, and on-site meal preparation by a chef.

Kind and caring staffstrong teacher-parent communicationage-appropriate curriculum
Address
14016 Boren Street, Huntersville, NC
Phone
(704) 584-5100
Love And Learn Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Love and Learn Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviewers praise the caring and nurturing staff, clean facilities, and strong educational foundation provided to children. Parents report feeling comfortable with the center and appreciate ongoing communication and mental health support.

caring and nurturing staffclean facilitystrong educational foundation
Address
9137 Sharonbrook Drive, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 557-9002
Estelle'S Child Care INC. II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Estelle's Child Care Inc. II in Sanford receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's professionalism, caring approach, and ability to help children develop socially and academically. Most reviewers report their children are happy, feel welcomed, and reach developmental milestones. One parent noted concerns about their shy daughter not being engaged during evening shifts.

Professional and caring staffwelcoming environmentchild development and skill advancement
Address
505 Wall Street, Sanford, NC
Phone
(919) 776-0020
Wee School Of Benson
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Wee School of Benson receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children thrive in a caring, nurturing environment. Parents highlight the dedication and kindness of staff members, strong communication with families, and the facility's support for child development and learning.

Caring and dedicated teacherssafe and nurturing environmentstrong child development outcomes
Address
143 Patsy St, Benson, NC
Phone
(919) 934-1430
Estelle'S Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Estelle's Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, welcoming environment, and children's developmental progress. One parent reported concerns about their shy daughter not receiving adequate engagement during evening hours, citing poor interaction with the evening staff.

Professional and caring staffwelcoming family environmentchildren flourish developmentally
Address
1112 Woodland Avenue, Sanford, NC
Phone
(919) 718-6705
Creative Play Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Creative Play Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's development, growth, and comfort at the facility, along with strong communication and responsive teachers. Multiple parents specifically mention feeling confident leaving their children in the school's care and recommend it highly.

Caring and attentive staffprofessional and welcoming atmosphereclear and consistent communication
Address
1331 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 496-9482
Educational Playtime Too! INC. #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Educational Playtime Too! #2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and clean facility. Parents consistently highlight the affordable rates, strong academics, engaging activities including summer camps and field trips, and a family-like environment. The center is noted for excellent communication, problem resolution, and community events.

Kind and caring staffclean facilityaffordable rates
Address
3105 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 358-9177
Rising Stars Jrversity Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Rising Stars Jrversity receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and patient staff who foster academic and social development. Parents appreciate daily photo updates, school transportation, and the nurturing environment. One parent reported frustration with last-minute changes and delayed enrollment processes.

caring and loving staffhands-on engagementdaily photo updates
Address
1900 Edwin Drive, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 833-6840
Little Makers Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Makers Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and patient staff, emphasis on child development and learning, and welcoming environment that makes children eager to attend. Families report feeling confident in the center's ability to nurture their children's growth while maintaining strong communication and engaging daily activities.

caring and patient staffchild safety and comfortregular parent communication
Address
2801 S Wilimington St, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 703-8047
Cottonwood Pre-Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Cottonwood Pre-Elementary receives consistently high praise from parents and family members. Reviews highlight strong staff-child relationships, caring teachers, and a welcoming environment where children are happy and well-cared for. Parents report feeling confident in the facility's safety and quality of care.

Caring and experienced staffchildren love attendingstaff treats children like family
Address
505 Cottonwood St, Lumberton, NC
Phone
(910) 618-1300
Kids Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Kids Campus as an excellent facility with caring, family-oriented staff. Multiple reviewers highlight their peace of mind, the modern facility, and the staff's willingness to go above and beyond. All reviews are 5-star ratings with strong recommendations.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like treatment of childrenstate-of-the-art facility
Address
497 Produce Mkt Road, Laurinburg, NC
Phone
(910) 276-7165
Excel Ix
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

EXCEL IX receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the engaged, caring staff and positive learning environment. Parents report smooth transitions, strong teacher-child relationships, and effective communication throughout the day. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and provides quality learning materials and activities.

Engaged and attentive teacherswarm and welcoming staffsmooth drop-off and pick-up experiences
Address
160 Huff Drive, Jacksonville, NC
Phone
(910) 577-5100
A Step Above Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Sunshine Scholars Academy for its caring, respectful staff who maintain a calm, welcoming environment without raising their voices. They highlight strong developmental activities, excellent communication with parents through photos and updates, cleanliness, and early opening hours. Children reportedly adjust well and show noticeable growth in learning and confidence.

Kind and loving staffno yelling at childrenwelcoming atmosphere
Address
603 Gaston Blvd, New Bern, NC
Phone
(252) 634-1734
Kids R Kids Rtp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kids R Kids RTP in Durham receives consistently positive reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, clean facility, strong academic programs (especially Pre-K), and excellent communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable growth in social, emotional, and academic development.

Caring and professional staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong Pre-K program
Address
2502 Presidential Drive, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 544-5050
Primrose School At Hope Valley Farms
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Primrose School at Hope Valley Farms receives mostly positive reviews praising teachers, academic programs, and nurturing environment. However, two detailed negative reviews highlight serious concerns about administration's handling of a child with violent behavior and lack of responsiveness to parent safety concerns.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong academic resultsclean facility
Address
702 Juliette Drive, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 484-8884
Eno Valley Sac Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

ENO Valley SAC Club is a highly-rated swim and tennis club in Durham that families praise for its pool facilities and summer programs. Parents consistently highlight the friendly, top-notch staff, affordable membership, and family-friendly environment. The Eno Orcas swim team is noted for quality instruction focused on technique and sportsmanship.

Excellent pool facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable membership
Address
117 Milton Road, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 560-3816
Sunshine Smiles Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Sunshine Smiles Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, patient, and genuinely invested in children's development and wellbeing. Parents highlight the clean facility, enriching activities, strong communication, security measures, and supportive approach to individual child needs. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and would recommend the center to others.

Caring and patient staffresponsive director (Erika)cle
Address
2611 Broad Street, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 317-1500
Children'S Campus At Southpoint
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Children's Campus at Southpoint receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong emotional development of their children. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming environment, qualified teachers, and supportive leadership under Director Amy Boyette. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, educational programs, flexible hours, and on-site chef preparing healthy meals.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsemotional and behavioral development
Address
7317 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 806-1900
Land Of Oz
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Note: These reviews appear to be for a Wizard of Oz themed attraction/tourist destination in Beech Mountain, NC, not a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the immersive experience, high-quality costumes and performances, beautiful mountain scenery, and friendly staff. However, the attraction has significant accessibility limitations and requires substantial walking on hilly terrain.

Immersive experience and attention to detailHigh-quality costumes and cha
Address
1412 Old Wilson Road, Rocky Mount, NC
Phone
(252) 406-5700
Little Grown-Ups Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
2099 Nc Highway 97 West, Battleboro, NC
Phone
(252) 823-1929
Little Grown Ups Child Care Center # 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
7396 Nc Highway 33 Nw, Tarboro, NC
Phone
(252) 641-0600
Tlc The Learning Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise TLC The Learning Academy for its caring, loving staff and nurturing environment where children are happy and engaged. Multiple reviewers highlight the individualized attention, emotional development, and educational focus, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. Long-term families recommend the facility highly for its cleanliness, professionalism, and consistency in care.

Caring and loving staffwelcoming and friendly atmospherechildren excited to attend
Address
2832 South Main St, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 650-9652
Skyers Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Skyers Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its 20-year track record, family-oriented environment, and caring staff led by owner Ms. Janette. Parents highlight strong communication, engaging learning activities, school readiness preparation, and the intimate community feel of the center. All reviewers strongly recommend the facility.

Experienced owner and nurturing staffsafe and secure environmentdaily photo and progress updates via app
Address
7023 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 395-3481
Heaven'S Angels Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Heaven's Angels Child Care Center for its caring, qualified staff, safe and clean environment, and comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for school. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over many years, and parents highlight the center's strong communication, transportation services, and sense of community. The owner and staff are frequently mentioned as going above and beyond in their dedication to both children and families.

Caring and qualified staffsafe and clean environmentage-appropriate curriculum
Address
2606 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 332-7920
Primrose School Of Cornelius
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Cornelius for its caring, attentive staff and high-quality curriculum. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving both socially and academically. The school stands out for excellent communication, warm community environment, and strong management.

Caring and dedicated staffexcellent curriculumstrong parent communication
Address
19640 Jetton Road, Cornelius, NC
Phone
(704) 895-3300
Fran'S Kids Boys & Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
2600 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 714-4840
Fairyland Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Fairyland Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for Director Ms. Shawn Polk's leadership, staff dedication, and safe, caring environment. Parents highlight the center's focus on child development, security measures including classroom cameras, and welcoming atmosphere that makes children happy to attend.

Caring and professional staffstrong leadership by Director Ms. Shawn Polkeducational programs and activities
Address
2300 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 536-4006
University Child Development Center/Highland Creek
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise University Child Development Center/Highland Creek for its caring, trustworthy staff and family-oriented environment. The center is noted for cleanliness, strong communication with parents, developmental support, and an open-door policy that allows parent involvement. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable academic and social progress.

Caring and loving staffcleanlinessopen-door policy
Address
6025 Clarke Creek Pkwy, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 875-3338
Cranfield Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Cranfield Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teachers, strong communication, safe and nurturing environment, and developmental progress. A few reviewers note that previous negative reviews reflect outdated management issues that have since been resolved.

Caring and attentive teachersexcellent staff communication via app with photos/videossafe and clean facility
Address
11330 Carmel Commons Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 341-2233

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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.