How do I choose the right daycare in Elizabeth City?

When choosing a daycare in Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City?

Elizabeth City offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 21 facilities Headstart Programs — 2 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 6 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Church Daycare in Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Elizabeth City

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.

Creative Kids Academy & Preschool

4.64 score

5(9)

116 Corporate Drive, Elizabeth City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Creative Kids Academy & Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, with parents consistently praising the caring teacher Ms. Taylor and the safe, engaging learning environment. Parents highlight the facility's excellent activities, affordability, and the children's enthusiasm for attending.

Caring and dedicated staff (especially Ms. Taylor)safe and nurturing environmentengaging learning activitieswell-equipped facility with many toys

Edu Care Learning Center INC.

4.47 score

4.7(10)

906 Oak Stump Rd, Elizabeth City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

EDU CARE LEARNING CENTER INC. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental progress in their children. One negative review cited concerns about inadequate care, hygiene, and staff responsiveness to parent concerns.

caring and professional staffnurturing and safe environmentchildren excited to attendstrong academic and developmental progress

Elizabeth City State University-Lab School

4.4 score

4.5(20)

1704 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Reviews highlight Elizabeth City State University's beautiful campus, welcoming atmosphere, and helpful staff. Parents appreciate the clean facilities, quality educational programs, and affordable pricing. Current students report enjoying classes and finding the community friendly and supportive.

Beautiful campusclean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffquality educational programs

Judy'S Child Care Center

4.16 score

4.3(6)

208 Walnut Street, Elizabeth City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Judy's Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff and overall environment. However, one parent reported their non-verbal, autistic child was dismissed after just two days with a letter stating the center could not accommodate his needs, despite prior assurance they could handle his care.

Great staffwonderful care for kidswelcoming atmosphere

Tender Years Child Care Center

3.65 score

3.4(7)

1092 Us Highway 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Tender Years Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff warmth and child care quality, though some raise concerns about pricing practices and facility conditions. Long-time families report positive experiences, while newer or prospective families cite inconsistent pricing, billing policies, and religious practices as drawbacks.

caring and respectful staffchildren feel safe and lovedgood supervisionhandles behavioral issues well

Alc Albemarle Learning Center

3.35 score

2.7(5)

1400 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

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 developmentstaff treat children like family

Church Daycare in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

There are 1 church daycare in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, making up 3% of the 30 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 Elizabeth City, 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 church daycare daycares in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, out of 30 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 Elizabeth City, 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

Elizabeth City offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 21 facilities
Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 6 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 Elizabeth City for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Elizabeth City 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.

1 Church Daycare in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Elizabeth City

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