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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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Grace Life Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Grace Life Academy is a church-based daycare in Pineville, NC that receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring, welcoming staff, strong curriculum, excellent communication via app with daily photos, and special attention to individual needs like allergies. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with many expressing they would not hesitate to recommend the facility.

Warm and welcoming staffattentive to allergies and special needsbrand new facility
Address
705 Lakeview Drive, Pineville, NC
Phone
(704) 292-6414
The Beacon Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
901 Robinson Terrace, Hendersonville, NC
Phone
(828) 698-4665
Buttons-N-Bows Child Development Center INC. #II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
706 West Broad Street, Dunn, NC
Phone
(910) 892-0342
Kingdom Kids Daycare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
166 Davie School Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Phone
(252) 535-5270
Cogic Cathedral Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

COGIC Cathedral Day Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong communication. Parents highlight excellent transitions for infants and toddlers, developmental progress, and a family-like atmosphere that makes children excited to attend daily.

Caring and engaging staffstrong parent-teacher communicationPro Care app for daily updates
Address
2020 Textile Drive, Greensboro, NC
Phone
(336) 272-6604
Cline Learning Center Of Mooresville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Cline Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising dedicated staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and responsive leadership. However, one review raises serious concerns about the director's conduct toward children, including physical handling and bullying behavior.

Convenient locationnurturing and patient teachersresponsive director who addresses concerns
Address
149 River Park Road, Mooresville, NC
Phone
(704) 696-1090
Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Tutor Time of Mooresville receives consistently excellent reviews with parents praising the caring, dedicated staff and strong educational approach. Parents highlight the sense of security, open communication, and individualized attention their children receive. The facility is recommended for its nurturing environment and professional management.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong communication with parentsdevelopmental focus and learning activities
Address
122 Balmy Lane, Mooresville, NC
Phone
(704) 799-3366
Country Sunshine Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Country Sunshine Children's Center receives nearly universal praise from parents, with most highlighting the caring staff, clean facility, and strong leadership under director Jan since the 1980s. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving their infant daughter sustaining a black eye, inconsistent explanations from staff, and concerning supervision practices revealed in security footage, with the center providing an inadequate response.

Caring and trustworthy staff with low turnoverclean and welcoming facilityengaging activities
Address
5501 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 859-2828
A New Adventure
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

A New Adventure receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, warm environment, and educational activities. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about allergy management, communication, and lack of responsiveness to inquiries.

Caring and knowledgeable ownerwarm staff greetings and affectioneducational activities and learning outcomes
Address
148 Avon Avenue, Washington, NC
Phone
(252) 940-4440
Tutor Time Poplar Tent
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Tutor Time Poplar Tent in Concord receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong educational programming, and family-like atmosphere. Children show noticeable developmental progress in academics, social skills, and confidence.

Caring and loving staffstrong educational curriculum with creative activitiessafe and clean facility
Address
8333 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC
Phone
(704) 785-8300
Asheville Jewish Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Asheville Jewish Community Center receives consistently positive feedback for its warm, welcoming environment and high-quality early childhood education program. Parents praise the caring staff, beautiful facilities, diverse programming, and strong sense of community. The center is noted for its award-winning Pre-K program, excellent pool facilities, and commitment to Jewish values.

caring and attentive staffbeautiful facilitiesaward-winning early childhood education program
Address
236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 253-0701
Children'S Center At Gracelyn
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Children's Center at Gracelyn receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current parents, who praise the caring and skilled staff, developmental curriculum, and nurturing environment where children thrive. However, some prospective parents report poor customer service and unresponsive communication when inquiring about enrollment or checking waitlist status.

Kind and nurturing staffpersonalized greetings for childrenoutdoor play and learning activities
Address
789a Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 253-0542
Ywca Youth Enrichment Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise the YWCA Youth Enrichment Program for its excellent swim instruction, well-maintained facilities, and welcoming staff. The facility is noted for its quality programs including swim lessons, swim team opportunities, and summer camp, with strong community involvement and accessibility features.

Professional and friendly staffquality swim instructorsbeautiful and well-maintained pool
Address
2815 South College Rd, Wilmington, NC
Phone
(910) 799-6820
Classy Bears Day Care Preschool II INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
6620 Windmill Way, Wilmington, NC
Phone
(910) 791-7872
Classy Bears Day Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
6620 Windmill Way, Wilmington, NC
Phone
(910) 791-7872
Healthy Environments Child Development Center Kdh
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Healthy Environments Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the owner Lynn, experienced staff, flexible hours accommodating working parents, and homemade nutritious meals. The facility emphasizes learning through play with art, music, and physical education. One negative review raises serious concerns about hygiene practices and infant care.

Experienced and caring teachersflexible hours and schedulingconvenient
Address
1484 Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Phone
(252) 715-2592
Precious Resources
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Precious Resources in Richlands receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the qualified, friendly staff and family-like atmosphere. However, one parent reported serious concerns about facility cleanliness, disinfection practices, and their child's chronic illness during enrollment. Most reviews highlight low staff turnover, professional care, and satisfied children.

Qualified and friendly stafflow teacher turnoverfamily-oriented environment
Address
117 West Hargett Street, Richlands, NC
Phone
(910) 324-1547
The Little School Of Hillsborough
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Little School of Hillsborough receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, teaching quality, and use of technology for communication. However, one recent review describes a significant decline in service quality, citing poor orientation for a new student and disengaged teachers.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teaching qualitysafe and warm environment
Address
301 College Park Road, Hillsborough, NC
Phone
(919) 644-1818
Child Care Matters INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Child Care Matters Inc is highly praised by parents for its exceptional staff retention, experienced teachers, strong sense of community, and child-centric approach to early education. Parents consistently report that their children are excited to attend and feel well-supported in their development. One parent raised concerns about phone accessibility and responsiveness.

High teacher retention (many staff with 20+ years tenure)experienced and caring teachersstron
Address
825 N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC
Phone
(919) 929-8190
Love-N-Care Cdc @ Adrian L. Shuford Jr. Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

LOVE-N-CARE CDC at Adrian L. Shuford Jr. YMCA is a 4-star facility in Conover, North Carolina offering full-day childcare (6:30 AM-6:00 PM) and child watch services while parents use gym facilities. Parents consistently praise the friendly, patient, and kind staff, clean facility, and comprehensive amenities. The center accepts DSS vouchers and offers financial aid options to eligible families.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilityfull-day childcare hours (6:30 AM-6:00 PM)
Address
1104 Conover Blvd East, Conover, NC
Phone
(828) 464-6251
Hickory Foundation Ymca Child Dev. Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

This YMCA facility receives consistently high praise for its welcoming, family-like atmosphere and diverse programming. Members highlight the quality of instructors, cleanliness of the facility, and inclusive approach to fitness for all ages and ability levels. The staff is noted as exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Variety of classes and programstop-notch instructorsclean facility
Address
701 1st St Nw, Hickory, NC
Phone
(828) 838-1565
Island Grove Baptist Christian Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Island Grove Baptist Christian Daycare receives consistently high praise from families. Parents highlight exceptional staff engagement, particularly administrator Mr. Rodney's communication and hands-on involvement, as well as a welcoming, faith-based environment where children feel safe and loved.

Responsive and communicative leadershipcaring and dedicated staffhands-on teacher involvement
Address
6045 Highway 710, Pembroke, NC
Phone
(910) 522-1393
Carol'S Care Child Development Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Carol's Care Child Development Center receives uniformly positive feedback from parents and families. Parents consistently praise the staff's professionalism, care, and love for children, along with the clean facility and strong academic preparation for elementary school. Many families report significant improvements in their children's development and continue to recommend the center highly.

professional and caring staffclean facilityfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
2209 Olive Dr, Reidsville, NC
Phone
(336) 394-4663
Partners In Learning Child Dev. & Family Resource
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Partners In Learning as an exceptional daycare with highly qualified, caring teachers and a nurturing learning environment. They highlight the facility's cleanliness, educational focus, NAEYC accreditation, and excellent communication through the Brightwheel app with daily photos and updates. Multiple reviewers note significant developmental progress in their children across various classroom levels.

Qualified and caring teachersnurturin
Address
2386 Robin Road, Salisbury, NC
Phone
(704) 638-9020
Mcknight Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1300 Glenn Ave, Kannapolis, NC
Phone
(704) 932-7433
Fun Time Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
103 Connie Court, Clinton, NC
Phone
(910) 592-6160
Knowledge Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Knowledge Beginnings in Raleigh receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff and warm learning environment. Parents report strong communication, child development progress, and genuine teacher dedication. Children reportedly adjust well and love attending.

Caring and patient teacherswarm welcoming environmentexcellent parent communication with daily updates
Address
10741 Forest Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 570-3401
Lynhill Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
565 George Wilson Road, Boone, NC
Phone
(828) 264-5437
Creative Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1812 Walk Up Avenue, Monroe, NC
Phone
(704) 283-8627
Vance Granville Cc Dcc Franklin Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

This facility appears to be a community college campus rather than a daycare center. Reviews are from students praising the welcoming staff, quality instruction, and supportive learning environment. Most reviewers are satisfied with their educational experience.

Kind and helpful faculty and staffquality instructionsupportive environment for student success
Address
8100 Nc 56 Hwy, Louisburg, NC
Phone
(919) 496-1567

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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.