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Best Before or After School Daycare in Elizabeth City, NC

Compare 6 before or after school daycare in Elizabeth City. Average rating: 3.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Elizabeth City, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
3.97/5
Parent reviews
80
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Elizabeth City has 6 licensed before or after school daycare with 80 parent reviews averaging 3.97/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 40% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 27909 with 30 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

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.

  1. 1
    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
  2. 2
    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
  3. 3
    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
  4. 4
    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
  5. 5
    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
  6. 6
    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

Rating Distribution

Based on 15 daycares with Google ratings in Elizabeth City

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Elizabeth City, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.89avg rating
21 daycares · 13 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
6 daycares

Headstart Programs

4avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Elizabeth City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2790930
3.97
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Elizabeth City (– 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 Elizabeth City

Child Daycare & Preschools 21Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 6

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Before or After School Daycare in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

There are 6 before or after school daycare in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, making up 20% 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Elizabeth City have an average rating of 3.97 out of 5 across 15 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 80 parent reviews.

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.

All Before or After School Daycare in Elizabeth City

Showing 6 results

Sheep-Harney Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 West Elizabeth Street, Elizabeth City, NC
Phone
(252) 335-4303
Pasquotank Elementary Asep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1407 Peartree Road, Elizabeth City, NC
Phone
(252) 335-4205
Sheep Harney Elementary Asep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 W Elizabeth Street, Elizabeth City, NC
Phone
(252) 335-4303
Weeksville Elementary Asep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1170 Salem Church Road, Elizabeth City, NC
Phone
(252) 337-6616
Jc Sawyer Elementary Asep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1007 Park Street, Elizabeth City, NC
Phone
(252) 338-1012
P W Moore Elementary Asep
Before or After School Daycare
Address
606 Roanoke Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC
Phone
(252) 338-5000

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 before or after school 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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Elizabeth City have an average Google rating of 3.97 out of 5 across 15 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.