2 Before or After School Daycare in New Bern, North Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in New Bern

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

   Excel

   4.72 score

   4.9(20)

   440 Pirates Road, New Bern, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Excel 1 in New Bern receives consistently high praise from parents who have enrolled their children for periods ranging from several months to over a decade. Parents highlight the caring, stable staff, strong communication, and clean facilities as key strengths. Multiple parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally at the center.

   Experienced and long-tenured staffexcellent parent-teacher communicationclean and well-maintained facilitycaring and nurturing environment
2. 2

   3 C'S Cox Childcare Center

   4.55 score

   5(6)

   403 Ninth Street, New Bern, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   3 C's Cox Childcare Center in New Bern, NC receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, passionate staff and strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently report their children were well-prepared for elementary school, felt safe and excited to attend, and were treated like family by the teachers.

   Caring and loving staffpassionate teachersstrong academic preparation for elementary schoolinviting atmosphere
3. 3

   A Step Above Learning Academy

   4.31 score

   4.4(17)

   603 Gaston Blvd, New Bern, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise Sunshine Scholars Academy for its caring, respectful staff who maintain a calm, welcoming environment without raising their voices. They highlight strong developmental activities, excellent communication with parents through photos and updates, cleanliness, and early opening hours. Children reportedly adjust well and show noticeable growth in learning and confidence.

   Kind and loving staffno yelling at childrenwelcoming atmosphereregu
4. 4

   Excel II

   4.21 score

   4.3(12)

   1120 Colony Drive, New Bern, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   EXCEL II in New Bern receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the friendly, educated staff and safe, nurturing environment where children are happy and learning. However, one parent reported discriminatory treatment based on voucher status and sudden unenrollment without warning.

   Friendly and educated staffsafe environmentchildren enjoy attendinglong-term reliability
5. 5

   F.R. Danyus Child Development Center

   4.16 score

   4.3(6)

   622 West Street, New Bern, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   F.R. Danyus Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teaching staff and curriculum that includes second language instruction and character development. However, one parent reported significant administrative issues including missed appointments, poor organization, lack of follow-up communication, and facility cleanliness concerns.

   Experienced staffmultilingual instructionteaches manners and independenceindividual teachers highly regarded

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