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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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Little Gems Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Little Gems Learning Academy receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and child development, with several reporting their children thrived during their time there. However, several parents reported serious concerns including sudden enrollment termination, unresponsive enrollment staff, and unexplained bruising incidents.

Caring and patient staffchildren enjoy attendingeducational curriculum (ABCs and songs)
Address
607 Mcbrayer Homestead Road, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 313-7735
Restoration Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
414 Millsap Road, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 471-2495
Mama Lissa'S Tiny Tot University
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

MAMA LISSA'S TINY TOT UNIVERSITY receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviews praise the caring teachers, allergy management, and welcoming environment. Negative reviews report issues with handling children with autism, strict behavioral expectations, and safety concerns including unexplained injuries.

Caring and wonderful teachersstrong allergy awarenessgood paperwork management
Address
107 Valentine Drive, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 476-0089
Firststart Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

FirstStart Kids Academy has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star. Positive reviews praise staff communication and child care, while negative reviews describe serious concerns including alleged physical abuse by staff, neglect, poor developmental support, and inadequate oversight by management.

Good staff communicationattentive caregiverssafe atmosphere
Address
1009 S Union Street, Concord, NC
Phone
(704) 786-4198
Harmony Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Harmony Place has received mixed reviews with stark contrasts in parent experiences. While some parents praise the caring staff and loving environment, multiple recent reviews describe serious concerns including poor staff conduct, unsafe conditions, inadequate supervision, and mismanagement during a recent ownership transition with poor communication.

Caring and kind staffchild-centered teachersfamily-friendly atmosphere
Address
312 West Ward Street, Asheboro, NC
Phone
(336) 633-1888
Country Club Learning & Development Center LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Country Club Learning & Development Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the small, home-like environment, caring staff, and child development activities. Negative reviews cite concerns about chemical safety practices, unprofessional operations (late openings/early closings), perceived staff indifference, and child injuries.

Smallhome-like atmospherehappy children
Address
3842 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 765-0335
White Rabbit Preschool Academy Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9
Address
1577 Munns Road, Creedmoor, NC
Phone
(919) 528-3802
Midwood Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Midwood Learning Academy has extremely polarized reviews with no middle ground. Positive reviews praise the staff, child development, affordability, and long-term customer loyalty, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, unprofessional staff behavior, disorganization, lack of structure, and poor customer service.

Child development and learning outcomesaffordabilityexperienced staff members
Address
2515 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 375-0232
Brightwalk - Head Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

BRIGHTWALK HEAD START in Charlotte receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviewers praise the clean facility, passionate staff leadership, and quality learning environment. However, negative reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate nutrition, high teacher turnover, staff conduct issues, and alleged state violations.

Clean facilitypositive and upbeat staffstrong leadership under Mrs. V
Address
1240 Badger Court, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(980) 230-0020
Tender Hearts Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Tender Hearts Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Current and former staff members praise the Christian environment, personalized attention, and positive learning experience for children. However, serious concerns have been raised about hygiene practices, child safety, unresponsiveness to inquiries, and inadequate supervision.

Staff know all children and make parents feel comfortableChristian values-based environmentchildren learn daily
Address
2301 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(704) 568-2010
Burns Child Care & Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Burns Child Care & Preschool Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the staff's dedication, flexibility with schedules, nurturing environment, and 24-hour availability. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about staff professionalism, alleged physical discipline, hygiene standards, and unprofessional director conduct.

Flexible scheduling including extended/24-hour hoursengaged and caring staffpersonalized attention to children
Address
3131 Bordeaux Park Dr, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 323-9682
Busy Bees Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
2108 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 231-0893
Countryside Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Countryside Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's attentiveness, kindness, and communication through daily reports. However, several serious concerns have been raised including alleged incidents of physical discipline by the owner, unexplained injuries to a child, and recent staffing/management issues.

Loving and attentive teachersdetailed daily reports (diaper changesfeeding times
Address
50 Pinewood Plaza Drive, Granite Falls, NC
Phone
(828) 396-2276
Priceless Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
316 S King Charles Rd, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 231-3564
Precious Gifts Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Precious Gifts Child Development Center has highly polarized reviews. One parent praised the respectful staff and child learning outcomes, but multiple parents reported unprofessional management, unfair billing practices, unexplained closures with full charges, discriminatory treatment, and sudden dismissal of children without adequate notice.

Staff respectchild learning and development
Address
1132 Don Juan Road, Hertford, NC
Phone
(252) 404-0072
Kidz Place Child Care #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
2717 South Memorial Drive, Greenville, NC
Phone
(252) 364-8720
Precious Gifts Educational Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Precious Gifts Educational Center has highly polarized reviews. One parent praised the respectful staff and child's learning progress, but four parents reported unprofessional management, unfair billing practices, sudden closures with full charges, discriminatory treatment, and abrupt dismissals of children with little to no notice.

Respectful staffchildren learn and develop
Address
149 Us Highway 158 West, Camden, NC
Phone
(252) 455-8147
J & S Blessed Day Care #3 LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
925 Ophir Avenue, Troy, NC
Phone
(910) 571-0409
1st Start Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

1st Start Child Development Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise attentive staff, personalized care, and good teacher-child relationships. However, multiple negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate feeding practices, poor record-keeping, unprofessional management, and an unexplained closure without parent notice.

Attentive and hands-on staffpersonalized meal preferencesflexible transportation assistance
Address
1425 Mcarthur Road, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 488-8881
Dee'S Loving Day Care #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
720 Weiss Ave, Fayetteville, NC
Phone
(910) 323-2877
Little Folks School East
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Little Folks School East has highly polarized reviews with strong praise and serious concerns. Positive reviewers highlight caring staff, safe environments, and comfortable facilities. Negative reviews report inadequate supervision, poor hygiene standards, and lack of accountability for child care quality.

caring and friendly staffsafe environmentcomfortable and relaxing setting
Address
410 21st St S E, Hickory, NC
Phone
(828) 327-9983
Lelia'S Tender Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
1383 W Harrison Street, Reidsville, NC
Phone
(336) 634-0016
Little Kings And Queens Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
709 E Grover St, Shelby, NC
Phone
(704) 480-0873
Teddy Bear Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Teddy Bear Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise staff compassion, individualized care for children with special needs, and effective learning environment. Negative reviews report serious concerns including unprofessional staff conduct, alleged verbal abuse of children, unexplained injuries, pest issues, and inadequate bullying intervention.

Caring and loving staffaccommodates dietary restrictions and allergies
Address
1552 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC
Phone
(336) 672-6777
Little Wonders
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Little Wonders has extremely polarized reviews. Two parents praised the staff and care highly, but eight parents reported serious concerns including inappropriate child restraint, excessive sick-day policies, inadequate supervision, staff shortages, and alleged mistreatment of toddlers displaying normal age-appropriate behaviors.

Caring and wonderful staffchildren enjoy attendinglong-term positive experiences
Address
474 State Street, Marion, NC
Phone
(828) 652-0710
Like My Own Day Care #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
1139 Chapel Hill Rd, Burlington, NC
Phone
(336) 221-8111
Alc Albemarle Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

ALC Albemarle Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's nurturing approach, individualized care, and children's educational development. However, multiple negative reviews report unprofessional teacher behavior, including yelling, verbal abuse, and rough handling of children.

Nurturing environmentindividualized careeducational development
Address
1400 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC
Phone
(252) 335-5551
Dorothy Babb Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Reviews appear to be mismatched with this daycare center, containing feedback about Carolina Ale House restaurants instead of Dorothy Babb Academy. The two daycare-related reviews are highly positive, praising staff helpfulness and overall quality. The majority of reviews discuss restaurant service issues and are irrelevant to this childcare facility.

Staff helpfulness and responsivenessOverall quality of care
Address
6510 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Forever Young Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
405 Vance Street, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 726-3755
Southeastern Preschool Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
4308 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC
Phone
(910) 799-4160

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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.