How do I choose the right daycare in Garner?

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

Before or After School Daycare in Garner, North Carolina (4 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Garner?

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.

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 Garner for current pricing.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

4 Before or After School Daycare in Garner, North Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Garner

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