Best Before or After School Daycare in New Bern, NC
Compare 2 before or after school daycare in New Bern. Average rating: 4.49/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
New Bern, North Carolina at a glance
- Programs
- 2
- Avg rating
- 4.49/5
- Parent reviews
- 156
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 8
New Bern has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 156 parent reviews averaging 4.49/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 62% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28560 zip code, averaging 4.52 stars across 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Excel4.72 score4.9(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 - 23 C'S Cox Childcare Center4.55 score5(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 - 3A Step Above Learning Academy4.31 score4.4(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 - 4Excel II4.21 score4.3(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 - 5F.R. Danyus Child Development Center4.16 score4.3(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
Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in New Bern
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 156 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in New Bern, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
New Bern zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28560 | 12 | 4.52 | 3 | |
| 28562 | 8 | 4.4 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in New Bern (– children)
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76–150 children
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Daycare types in New Bern
Before or After School Daycare in New Bern, North Carolina
There are 2 before or after school daycare in New Bern, North Carolina, making up 10% of the 21 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 New Bern have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 62% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 156 parent reviews. Parents in New Bern most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, attentive and caring staff, and friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
When choosing a daycare in New Bern, 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 New Bern
Showing 2 results
- Address
- 1700 Cobb Street, New Bern, NC
- Phone
- (252) 514-6460
- Address
- 4275 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC
- Phone
- (252) 514-6420
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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 — 18 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities