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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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Unionville Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1204 Sikes Mill Road, Monroe, NC
Phone
(704) 283-2568
Susie'S Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
4472 Nc 109 N, Wadesboro, NC
Phone
(704) 694-5453
Positive Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Positive Day School for its friendly, welcoming staff and positive impact on children's behavior and academics. The center is noted as a community pillar with strong leadership. One parent reported significant improvements in their daughter's grades, attendance, and behavior after transferring from public school.

Friendly and wonderful staffimproved grades and attendancereduced behavioral issues
Address
229 N Graham-Hopedale Rd, Burlington, NC
Phone
(336) 222-6066
Rainbow Garden Preschool & Dolphin After-School En
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rainbow Garden Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, safe environment, and developmental progress children make. However, one parent reported serious concerns about communication, selective discipline, and bias toward staff members' children.

Dramatic improvements in speech and social skillsdaily feedback and noteson-site occupational therapy evaluations
Address
1497 Country Club Road, Hampstead, NC
Phone
(910) 233-8594
Little Sunshines Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Little Sunshines Academy Greenville for its warm, caring environment and dedicated staff. Children show strong developmental progress and enthusiasm about attending, with parents feeling confident their child is in good hands. The center is described as a welcoming community where both children and parents feel like family.

Warm and welcoming atmospherecaring and patient staffchild developmental progress (colors
Address
615 Country Club Drive, Greenville, NC
Phone
(252) 560-6028
Primrose School At West Lake
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at West Lake for its caring, engaged staff and nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility is noted for excellent communication, low teacher-to-student ratios, cleanliness, and enriching activities across all age groups. Children reportedly look forward to attending daily and show strong developmental progress.

Low teacher-to-student ratioscaring and dedicated staffexcellent parent communication via app and direct contact
Address
4501 West Lake Rd, Apex, NC
Phone
(919) 662-1322
Sonshine Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Sonshine Childcare Center receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the facility's design, staff kindness, communication systems, and child development outcomes. However, three other parents report concerns about lack of trauma-informed training, poor leadership, lack of transparency, and questionable management practices.

Clean and well-designed facilitycaring and passionate staffstrong parent-teacher communication via app
Address
1740 Curtis Bridge Road, Wilkesboro, NC
Phone
(336) 818-1790
Land Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Land of Learning receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, welcoming atmosphere, and community engagement. However, two negative reviews report serious safety concerns including a child's dislocated arm without proper parental notification, and cleanliness issues.

Friendly and welcoming staffwarm supportive environmentengaging family events
Address
3424 Airport Blvd, Wilson, NC
Phone
(252) 291-1990
Primrose School Of Apex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Apex for its caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and strong educational curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant growth in confidence, academics, and social skills. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, engaging activities, and safe environment.

Attentive and caring staffclean and bright facilitiesexcellent parent communication
Address
1710 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC
Phone
(919) 339-3874
Rainbow Child Care Center - Holly Springs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (KinderCare) in Holly Springs for exceptional staff warmth, professionalism, and communication. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards, uses a helpful app for daily updates, and fosters a family-like atmosphere where children feel excited to attend.

Caring and attentive staffresponsive director (Renee) and leadershipteachers greet children by name
Address
300 Earnie Lane, Holly Springs, NC
Phone
(919) 577-0220
Morrisville Square Creative School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Morrisville Square Creative School receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, professional staff, nurturing environment, quality education, and strong communication. Children show measurable academic and social development, and parents appreciate safety measures, cleanliness, and family-friendly atmosphere.

Warm and professional staffnurturing environmentquality education and creative curriculum
Address
201 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville, NC
Phone
(919) 460-6449
Bethlehem Community Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Bethlehem Community Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff earning particular recognition for their care, professionalism, and genuine connection to children. The facility is described as clean, safe, secure, and features an arts-focused curriculum with strong emphasis on socio-emotional development and academic support.

Caring and well-educated teachersclean and organized facilitysecure entry system
Address
520 Cleveland Ave, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 722-6264
Loves Childcare 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Loves Childcare 2 for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show enthusiasm about attending and demonstrate developmental progress. The owner, Mrs. Angie, is noted for creating an affordable, safe facility with strong parent communication.

Caring and loving staffstrong parent-teacher communicationchild safety and hygiene
Address
947 South Fifth Street, Mebane, NC
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Richardson Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
19304 Nc Hwy 87w, Tarheel, NC
Phone
(910) 862-8303
Elizabethtown Christian Educational Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1800 West Broad Street, Elizabethtown, NC
Phone
(910) 862-3427
Start Right Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

START RIGHT LEARNING CENTER INC. receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is recognized for caring, dedicated staff who treat children with genuine affection and attention to their well-being. Parents report that their children are excited to attend and benefit from the center's emphasis on education and best practices.

Caring and kind staffchildren enjoy attendingemphasis on education and teaching
Address
940 Hudnell Street, Washington, NC
Phone
(252) 940-0077
Beaufort County Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1109 Respess Street, Washington, NC
Phone
(252) 946-1938
Happy Days Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Happy Days Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, welcoming environment, and positive impact on their children's learning and development.

Caring and kind staffprofessional teacherschild development focus
Address
1211 Acorn Court, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 726-7727
Discovery Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
104 Peachtree Road, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 505-7920
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3681 Curley'S Fish Camp Road, Connelly Springs, NC
Phone
(828) 397-2237
First Health Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
100 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst, NC
Phone
(910) 715-1845
Little Teapot Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
133 South Hardin Street, Southern Pines, NC
Phone
(910) 246-2012
Ymca Adventure Zone
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

YMCA Adventure Zone receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with parents praising the clean, well-maintained facility and friendly, helpful staff. The center offers various amenities including pools, gym, sauna, and steam room. Some concerns have been raised about limited pool hours and scheduling accuracy.

clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffsafe and structured environment
Address
1000 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount, NC
Phone
(252) 972-9622
Precious Years Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Precious Years Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the quality education, individualized child-centered approach, and caring staff. Parents report their children are well-prepared for elementary school, enjoy attending, and thrive academically and socially. One 1-star review provides no details.

Faith-based educationindividualized attention to each childflexible scheduling
Address
1317 North Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC
Phone
(910) 682-8510
First Adventure Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

First Adventure Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for professionalism, kindness, and dedication to child development. Parents highlight spacious classrooms, creative teaching, and accommodating practices including dietary restrictions. However, the facility is exclusively available to Cape Fear Valley Hospital employees, which is a significant limitation.

Caring and professional staffknowledgeable teachers passionate about early childhood educationspacious and well-designed classrooms
Address
1727 Roxie Avenue, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 323-3010
Trinity Child Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Trinity Child Care II's staff as caring, welcoming, and supportive professionals who help children thrive. The facility is described as well-organized, clean, and trustworthy. One reviewer noted inconsistent policies regarding visitor accommodations and beverage restrictions.

Staff is friendly and supportivehelps children develop confidencewelcoming and comfortable environment
Address
3727 Rosehill Rd, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 488-6779
Son Shine Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Son Shine Day Care receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff and family-oriented environment. Most reviews highlight happy children and loving teachers. However, one review raised concerns about employee conduct.

caring and loving stafffamily-oriented atmospherechildren are happy
Address
307 E Eller Dr, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 764-8534
Heritage Child Enrichment Center INC #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Heritage Child Enrichment Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong educational curriculum, excellent communication through daily updates, and engaging activities that keep children happy and excited about attending.

Caring and loving teachersdaily communication with photos and app updatesstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
500 Bulldog Drive, Thomasville, NC
Phone
(336) 472-5800
Excel III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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 environment
Address
700 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC
Phone
(252) 247-4831
Sonflower Seeds Preschool & Lc LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Sonflower Seeds Preschool for its caring, experienced staff who treat children with love and respect. Children show excitement about attending, demonstrate strong emotional growth, and benefit from outdoor play, gardening, and educational activities. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and development.

Loving and experienced staffsafe environmentoutdoor play and nature focus
Address
3654 Silk Hope Rd, Siler City, NC
Phone
(919) 742-3939

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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.