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Best Before or After School Daycare in Carrboro, NC

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Carrboro. Average rating: 3.96/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Carrboro, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.96/5
Parent reviews
67
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Carrboro has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 67 parent reviews averaging 3.96/5.The largest concentration is in 27510 with 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Carrboro

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
    Montessori Academy Of Carrboro
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    103 Laurel Ave, Carrboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Montessori Academy of Carrboro for its warm, caring staff who build strong relationships with children and families. The facility is noted for maintaining Montessori principles while incorporating traditional curriculum and play, with a clean, welcoming environment. Families appreciate the low staff turnover, personalized communication, and supportive approach to child development milestones.

    Caring and attentive stafflow teacher turnoverstrong staff-child relationshipsclean and well-maintained facility
  2. 2
    Happy Day Nursery And Day Care
    3.75 score
    3.6(8)

    107 Laurel Avenue, Carrboro, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Happy Day Nursery has highly polarized reviews. Most parents (5 five-star reviews) praise the warm, caring staff and family-like atmosphere with strong developmental support. However, two one-star reviews raise serious safety concerns, including a reported femur fracture and allegations of neglectful supervision and lack of accountability.

    Warm and caring teachersfamily-like atmospheresupportive of developmental milestonesflexible with dietary and financial nee

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Carrboro

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Carrboro, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.12avg rating
7 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Carrboro zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
275109
3.96
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Carrboro (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Carrboro

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Carrboro, North Carolina

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Carrboro, North Carolina, making up 10% of the 10 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 Carrboro have an average rating of 3.96 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.12 stars. Our analysis covers 67 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Carrboro

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Carrboro School Age Care Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
400 Shelton St, Carrboro, NC
Phone
(919) 968-3652

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Carrboro, North Carolina, out of 10 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 Carrboro have an average Google rating of 3.96 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 38% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Carrboro, 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
Carrboro offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Carrboro for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Carrboro 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.