How do I choose the right daycare in Graham?

When choosing a daycare in Graham, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with North Carolina's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Carolina) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Graham?

Graham offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Graham, North Carolina (1 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in North Carolina?

Daycare costs in North Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Graham for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Graham

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Saxapahaw Village Kids

4.6 score

4.8(15)

5624 Church Road, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise Saxapahaw Village Kids for its nature-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to early childhood education. The center is highlighted for fostering children's confidence, independence, curiosity, and emotional development through outdoor learning and play-based discovery. Staff are described as caring, intentional, and communicative, creating a warm, close-knit community where children thrive.

Outdoor learning and nature-based curriculumReggio Emilia philosophycaring and patient educatorsstrong community feel

Childcare Network #78b

4.55 score

5(6)

100 E Hanover Road, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #78B for its engaging activities, field trips, and warm, caring staff. Children enjoy attending summer camp and after-school care, with parents noting positive impacts on learning and growth. The facility is described as having a welcoming clubhouse atmosphere.

Engaging learning activitiesweekly field tripscaring and impactful teacherswarm staff

Boys-N-Girls Learning Center INC.

4.24 score

4.3(20)

106 Albany Street, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise Boys-N-Girls Learning Center for its warm, friendly staff who treat children and families with care. The facility is noted as clean and safe, with an effective communication app that shares photos and updates. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show academic progress and engagement in activities.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilityeffective communication app with photo updatesengaging activities and field trips

Clarence Kids Academy

4 score

4(12)

1100 Riverbend Rd, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Clarence Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring staff, particularly director Ms. Teresa, for their professionalism, warmth, and dedication to child development. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and feel included through daily updates. One negative review alleges multiple child safety incidents.

Warm and caring staffProfessional and passionate teachersDaily communication with parentsSpecial events and creative activities

Joyful Learning Center

4 score

4(8)

601 W Elm St, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Joyful Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the quality of care, education, and staff responsiveness. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about the owner's professionalism, attitude, and quality of care relative to cost.

Caring and attentive staffstrong educational focusdaily communication with parentsspeech therapy support

Lawson'S Preschool

3.93 score

3.9(12)

612 E Elm Street, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Lawson's Preschool in Graham, NC receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational development of children. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, including alleged harsh treatment of toddlers and unresponsiveness to parental concerns.

Caring and loving staffclean facilityeducational progress (ABC'scolors

Lawson'S Preschool

3.75 score

3.5(5)

810 N Main St, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Lawson's Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like atmosphere and Ms. Lawson's personal investment in families. However, one parent reported serious concerns about director rudeness and allegations of mental and physical abuse.

Loving and caring environmentprofessional staffMs. Lawson goes above and beyond for familieschildren enthusiastic about attending

Creative Childcare

3.71 score

3.6(14)

3216 Nc Hwy 54 East, Graham, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Creative Childcare receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with many praising the teaching staff, learning environment, and special events. However, some parents report concerning issues with administrative staff communication and inadequate supervision in the infant classroom.

Dedicated and patient teacherswell-trained staffstructured learning environmentaccommodating to children with special needs

Headstart Programs in Graham, North Carolina

There are 1 headstart programs in Graham, North Carolina, making up 6% of the 18 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Graham, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Graham, North Carolina, out of 18 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Graham, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with North Carolina's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Carolina)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Graham offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in North Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Graham for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Graham must be licensed by North Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

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