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Best Before or After School Daycare in Garner, NC

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Garner. Average rating: 4.35/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Garner, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.35/5
Parent reviews
177
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Garner has 4 licensed before or after school daycare with 177 parent reviews averaging 4.35/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 45% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 27529 with 24 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Garner

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
    A+ Learning Academy
    4.55 score
    4.7(18)

    61 Technology Drive, Garner, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    A+ Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff who build strong personal relationships with children and families. Parents highlight excellent communication, safe environments, and child development, with many expressing confidence in the center's care quality and reporting that their children thrive there.

    caring and dedicated staffstrong personal relationships with childrenexcellent parent-staff communicationsafe environment
  2. 2
    Little Stepping Stones II
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    10955 Cleveland Road, Garner, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Stepping Stones II receives consistently high praise from parents who value the caring staff, strong communication, and family-oriented environment. Parents highlight the improved management under Director Noelle and Assistant Director Kristen, as well as the daily photo/update app that keeps them informed. Multiple long-term families report their children thriving across all age groups from infants through pre-K.

    Caring and dedicated staffexcellent communic
  3. 3
    Cleveland Child Care And Development Center
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    78 Japwood Place, Garner, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Cleveland Child Care and Development Center for its warm, welcoming staff who provide attentive, loving care across all age groups. The facility is noted for strong teacher retention, cleanliness, competitive pricing, included meals, and effective communication through the Procare app. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment spanning years and recommend the center highly to other families.

    Warm and welcoming staffattentive teachers who love childrenstrong teacher retentionclean facility
  4. 4
    King'S Kids Early Education And Learning Center In
    4 score
    4(9)

    1101 Vandora Springs Rd, Garner, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    King's Kids Early Education and Learning Center in Garner, NC receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the director Mrs. Nikki's professionalism, structured curriculum, individualized attention, and educational programs like Kindergarten Bootcamp. However, four parents report serious concerns including high staff turnover, inadequate supervision, harsh discipline, facility maintenance issues, unexpected fees, and an unwelcoming environment.

    Educational
  5. 5
    Huckleberry'S Friends Preschool And Child Care
    3.78 score
    3.7(15)

    1000 Lawndale St, Garner, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Huckleberry's Friends Preschool for its caring, experienced staff and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is noted for active child engagement, educational activities, cleanliness, and responsive communication with parents. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their children's care and learning experience.

    Experienced and caring teacherswelcoming atmosphereactive engagement with childreneducational activities and lesson plans

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Garner

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 177 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Caring and dedicated staff
4
2Clean facility
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.35avg rating
20 daycares · 11 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Garner zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2752924
4.35
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Garner (– 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 Garner

Child Daycare & Preschools 20Before or After School Daycare 4

Before or After School Daycare in Garner, North Carolina

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Garner, North Carolina, making up 17% of the 24 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 Garner have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 45% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.35 stars. Our analysis covers 177 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Garner, 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 Garner

Showing 4 results

Creech Road Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
450 Creech Road, Garner, NC
Phone
(919) 662-2359
Rand Road Elementary Before And After School Prgrm
Before or After School Daycare
Address
300 Arbor Greene Drive, Garner, NC
Phone
(919) 662-2275
Polenta Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
105 Josephine Road, Garner, NC
Phone
(919) 989-6039
West View Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
11755 Cleveland Road, Garner, NC
Phone
(919) 661-6184

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Garner, North Carolina, out of 24 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 Garner have an average Google rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 45% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Garner, 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
Garner offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 20 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Garner for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Garner 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.