How do I choose the right daycare in Wake Forest?

When choosing a daycare in Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, North Carolina (1 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Wake Forest?

Wake Forest offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Wake Forest for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wake Forest

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.

The Learning Experience Wake Forest

4.72 score

4.9(20)

1200 Corporate Chaplain Drive, Wake Forest, NC · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

The Learning Experience Wake Forest receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the warm, welcoming environment, caring and skilled staff, and strong sense of community. Children reportedly feel safe, loved, and excited to attend school.

Patient and kind staffsupportive and communicative director (Mariluz Santiago)nurturing classroom environmentstructured learning

Primrose School Of Heritage Wake Forest

4.64 score

4.8(20)

844 Heritage Lake Road, Wake Forest, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Heritage Wake Forest for its warm, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Staff members are described as caring, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development, with strong communication and leadership from management. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend daily and have exceeded developmental milestones.

Caring and nurturing teachersstrong child-teach

Hope Lutheran Preschool

4.62 score

5(8)

3525 Rogers Road, Wake Forest, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Hope Lutheran Preschool is a highly-regarded faith-based center with experienced staff that parents credit with providing excellent learning environments and strong Christian education. Families report a welcoming, warm atmosphere with robust children's programs and opportunities for community involvement.

Experienced staffstrong Christian foundationwarm and welcoming environmentrobust children's ministry and activities

Wake Forest Montessori

4.58 score

5(7)

231 Capcom Avenue, Suite 180, Wake Forest, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Wake Forest Montessori receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its Montessori approach emphasizing independent learning, hands-on activities, and emotional development. Parents consistently highlight the caring, invested staff and warm environment that prepares children well for kindergarten and beyond.

Montessori curriculum with independent and group learning activitiescaring and invested staffwarm and inviting atmosphereindividual child assessment and growth focus

Discovery Point Heritage

4.4 score

4.5(20)

1212 Heritage Links Dr, Wake Forest, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Discovery Point Heritage in Wake Forest receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the warm atmosphere, strong communication through apps and daily updates, and their children's visible happiness and development. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, security measures, and balanced curriculum that combines academics with play-based learning.

Caring

Heritage Children'S Academy INC.

4.24 score

4.3(20)

3425 Rogers Road, Wake Forest, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise Heritage Children's Academy for its caring, attentive staff, strong educational programs, and excellent communication. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten. Multiple parents switched from other daycares and noted significant improvements in their children's learning and attitude toward school.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong pre-K programexcellent communication via app updates and daily photosage-appropriate curriculum

Rainbow Child Care Center Wake Forest

3.85 score

3.8(16)

1201 Friendship Chapel Rd, Wake Forest, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center Wake Forest (also referred to as KinderCare) for its caring, attentive staff and high-quality educational programming. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the personal connections made with front desk and teaching staff, detailed daily updates, and strong developmental progress in their children. Parents report feeling confident in the center's care and recommend it highly.

Caring and attentive teacherspersonal relationships with staffdaily updates and photos via appwell-planned educational activities and themes

Before or After School Daycare in Wake Forest, North Carolina

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Wake Forest, North Carolina, making up 8% of the 13 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 Wake Forest, 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 1 before or after school daycares in Wake Forest, North Carolina, out of 13 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 Wake Forest, 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

Wake Forest offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Wake Forest for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Wake Forest 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.

1 Before or After School Daycare in Wake Forest, North Carolina

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wake Forest

Top Rated

The Learning Experience Wake Forest

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