Best Before or After School Daycare in Morehead City, NC
Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Morehead City. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Morehead City, North Carolina at a glance
- Programs
- 1
- Avg rating
- 4.7/5
- Parent reviews
- 63
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Morehead City has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 63 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28557 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Morehead 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.
- 1Excel IV4.8 score5(20)
601 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
EXCEL IV in Morehead City receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, safe environment, quality meals, and strong developmental support for children. Families report feeling confident in the center's care and describe it as an extension of their home.
Caring and nurturing staffSafe environment with multiple security check-in pointsQuality food and nutritionTeachers named as exceptional and compassionate - 2Childcare Network #73(A)4.48 score4.7(11)
204 N 18th Street, Morehead City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #73(A) for exceptional care, professionalism, and a nurturing environment. Staff are described as loving, attentive, and engaging, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and creating a welcoming atmosphere where children thrive.
Warm and professional staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facilityengaging activities - 3Little Citizens Daycare4.39 score4.5(17)
106 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Little Citizens Daycare for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. The facility is noted for excellent communication through daily updates, photos, and videos, as well as small class sizes and strong staff engagement. Children are described as happy, safe, and well-loved, with parents expressing high satisfaction and peace of mind.
Caring and dedicated staffconsistent daily communication with parentssmall class sizesdirector involvement - 4Excel III4.22 score4.3(14)
700 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
EXCEL III receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, joyful staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children love attending and are learning significantly. The facility is noted for its security measures, learning environment, playground, and meals provided.
Caring and loving stafffamily-like atmosphereexcellent learning environmentfriendly and helpful teachers
Rating Distribution
Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Morehead City
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Morehead City, based on parent reviews
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Morehead City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28557 | 7 | 4.7 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Morehead City (– children)
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up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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150+ children
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Daycare types in Morehead City
Before or After School Daycare in Morehead City, North Carolina
There are 1 before or after school daycare in Morehead City, North Carolina, making up 14% of the 7 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 Morehead City have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 63 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Morehead City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities