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Best Church Daycare in New Bern, NC

Compare 1 church daycare in New Bern. Average rating: 4.49/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

New Bern, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.49/5
Parent reviews
156
Top rated (4.5+)
8

New Bern has 1 licensed church daycare with 156 parent reviews averaging 4.49/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 62% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28560 zip code, averaging 4.52 stars across 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in New Bern

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.

  1. 1
    Excel
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    440 Pirates Road, New Bern, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Excel 1 in New Bern receives consistently high praise from parents who have enrolled their children for periods ranging from several months to over a decade. Parents highlight the caring, stable staff, strong communication, and clean facilities as key strengths. Multiple parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally at the center.

    Experienced and long-tenured staffexcellent parent-teacher communicationclean and well-maintained facilitycaring and nurturing environment
  2. 2
    3 C'S Cox Childcare Center
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    403 Ninth Street, New Bern, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    3 C's Cox Childcare Center in New Bern, NC receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, passionate staff and strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently report their children were well-prepared for elementary school, felt safe and excited to attend, and were treated like family by the teachers.

    Caring and loving staffpassionate teachersstrong academic preparation for elementary schoolinviting atmosphere
  3. 3
    A Step Above Learning Academy
    4.31 score
    4.4(17)

    603 Gaston Blvd, New Bern, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Sunshine Scholars Academy for its caring, respectful staff who maintain a calm, welcoming environment without raising their voices. They highlight strong developmental activities, excellent communication with parents through photos and updates, cleanliness, and early opening hours. Children reportedly adjust well and show noticeable growth in learning and confidence.

    Kind and loving staffno yelling at childrenwelcoming atmosphereregu
  4. 4
    Excel II
    4.21 score
    4.3(12)

    1120 Colony Drive, New Bern, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    EXCEL II in New Bern receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the friendly, educated staff and safe, nurturing environment where children are happy and learning. However, one parent reported discriminatory treatment based on voucher status and sudden unenrollment without warning.

    Friendly and educated staffsafe environmentchildren enjoy attendinglong-term reliability
  5. 5
    F.R. Danyus Child Development Center
    4.16 score
    4.3(6)

    622 West Street, New Bern, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    F.R. Danyus Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teaching staff and curriculum that includes second language instruction and character development. However, one parent reported significant administrative issues including missed appointments, poor organization, lack of follow-up communication, and facility cleanliness concerns.

    Experienced staffmultilingual instructionteaches manners and independenceindividual teachers highly regarded

Rating Distribution

Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in New Bern

4.5 - 5.0
8
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 156 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Safe environment
6
2Attentive and caring staff
3
3Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
3
4Children excited to attend
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in New Bern, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.49avg rating
18 daycares · 12 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

New Bern zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2856012
4.52
3
285628
4.4
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in New Bern (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in New Bern based on parent reviews

Little Blessings Childcare

4.5(2)

2304 Hwy 70 E, New Bern, NC

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Daycare types in New Bern

Child Daycare & Preschools 18Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Church Daycare in New Bern, North Carolina

There are 1 church daycare in New Bern, North Carolina, making up 5% of the 21 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in New Bern have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 62% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 156 parent reviews. Parents in New Bern most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, attentive and caring staff, and friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

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

All Church Daycare in New Bern

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Little Blessings Childcare
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
2304 Hwy 70 E, New Bern, NC
Phone
(252) 636-0227

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in New Bern, North Carolina, out of 21 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in New Bern have an average Google rating of 4.49 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities. About 62% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in New Bern, 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
New Bern offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 18 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 New Bern for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in New Bern 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.