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883 Before or After School Daycare in North Carolina

Browse 883 before or after school daycare across North Carolina. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in North Carolina

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in North Carolina can make the decision-making process smoother.

North Carolina has about 4,419 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in North Carolina. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in North Carolina

There are 4,419 daycares in North Carolina: 273 headstart facilities, 883 before/after school centers, 310 religious facility daycares, and 2,953 childcare and preschool centers.

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Viewmont Elementary Kid Connection
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
21 16th Avenue Nw, Hickory, NC
Phone
(828) 261-0029
Neighbors Grove Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1928 N Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC
Phone
(336) 672-3232
Bolin Day Care INC
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
901 Ramseur Street, Kings Mountain, NC
Phone
(704) 739-7715
Temple Baptist Learning Center Ministry
Before or After School Daycare
4.9
Address
1250 S Pollock Street, Selma, NC
Phone
(919) 965-6718
Gospel Light Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Gospel Light Christian School is a church-based institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, biblical teaching, and genuine community. Parents highlight the pastor's authentic leadership and spiritual guidance as key strengths.

Welcoming and friendly communitygenuine spiritual atmosphereauthentic pastor and staff
Address
4940 Gospel Light Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 722-6100
The Learning Experience Wake Forest
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

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 environment
Address
1200 Corporate Chaplain Drive, Wake Forest, NC
Phone
(919) 562-1070
Dublin First Baptist Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere and Christian environment of this church-based facility. Parents highlight friendly staff, uplifting services, and positive community experience. The daycare appears to create an inclusive, faith-based setting that resonates well with families.

Friendly and welcoming staffChristian-based curriculumwelcoming atmosphere
Address
7275 Albert Street, Dublin, NC
Phone
(910) 862-2246
The Goddard School-Raleigh Ridge Rd
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School for its caring, invested teachers who help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school is noted for excellent communication, safety, community atmosphere, and successful transitions for children of all ages. Parents report high satisfaction with classroom management, special events, and the overall quality of care.

Caring and attentive teacherssafe environmentstrong communication with parents
Address
1215 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 578-8883
Cornerstone Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Cornerstone Learning Center receives universal praise from parents who report their children are thriving academically and emotionally. Parents consistently highlight the caring, engaged staff, effective communication through apps and updates, and strong learning outcomes. Multiple families express relief about their children's development and readiness for kindergarten.

Caring and engaged teachersresponsive communication with parentsstrong academic and social de
Address
9725 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 557-6776
Woodleaf Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
9055 School Street, Woodleaf, NC
Phone
(704) 278-2203
Open Door Ministries Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise Open Door Ministries Child Development Center for its welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and strong faith-based community. Reviews highlight the quality of worship, pastoral leadership, and children's ministry programs. Families report feeling a sense of belonging and spiritual growth at the facility.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentstrong worship teambiblical teaching
Address
4584 Reedy Branch Road, Winterville, NC
Phone
(252) 321-1163
Crossroads Children'S Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Reviews are primarily about the church rather than the daycare specifically. The one daycare-related comment praises the staff and teachers, noting a child has attended for over 4 years with excellent care. The facility appears to be well-regarded by families who use both the church and daycare services.

Caring and amazing nursery/daycare stafflong-term enrollment satisfactionwelcoming environment
Address
20 South Bear Creek Road, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 254-8728
Ridgecrest Child Care Center INC
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
1120 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC
Phone
(252) 443-9642
Heavenly Host Christian Daycare Center LLC
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
840 Piney Grove Road, Lumberton, NC
Phone
(910) 536-8538
Pinedale Christian Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Parents praise Pinedale Christian Day Care's Bible-based Christian education and strong teaching staff. The facility is noted for excellent children's programs, welcoming community, and involvement in both local and missionary work. Families consistently report positive experiences with the church family atmosphere and professional quality programming.

Bible-based curriculumexcellent teaching staffstrong children's ministry programs
Address
3395 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC
Phone
(336) 788-7339
Primrose School At Holly Grove
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Holly Grove for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong teacher-child relationships, welcoming atmosphere, and quality curriculum. Parents express high confidence in their children's safety, development, and readiness for kindergarten.

Warm and dedicated teacherscaring and attentive staffstrong academics and social development
Address
1530 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs, NC
Phone
(919) 567-1114
West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the caring and welcoming staff, strong sense of community, and faith-based environment. The facility is noted for quality childcare services and creating a supportive family atmosphere.

caring and loving staffwelcoming environmentquality childcare
Address
926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 253-3356
Barringer Academic Center Asep
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Barringer Academic Center ASEP receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents and former students praise the school for its supportive teachers, welcoming environment, and positive impact on students' academic and social development.

Supportive and caring teachersfriendly student communitypositive school environment
Address
1546 Walton Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(980) 343-5567
Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.7
Address
731 Cedar Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Phone
(252) 519-7700
Watts Sac Club
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Watts SAC Club is described as a welcoming and inclusive community with loving staff. Parents appreciate its progressive values, emphasis on social justice, and strong sense of community connection. The facility is noted for its historic setting and caring approach to both children and neighbors.

loving staffwelcoming and affirming environmentprogressive and inclusive values
Address
700 Watts Street, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 287-5697
The Cary School For Development & Early Education
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

The Cary School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, supportive environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently report that their children are well-prepared academically, feel loved and safe, and thrive emotionally and socially at the school. The facility is described as a 'second family' with excellent curriculum, outdoor activities, and culturally diverse programming.

Caring and compassionate staffstrong kindergarten preparationoutdoor play facilities
Address
300 Se Cary Parkway, Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 466-7530
Lower Creek Wrap Around
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Lower Creek Wrap Around is a church-based preschool and wrap around program in Lenoir, NC that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community atmosphere, quality teaching staff, and the pastor's involvement in both church and educational services.

welcoming and friendly environmentquality preschool educationcommunity involvement
Address
630 Lower Creek Drive Ne, Lenoir, NC
Phone
(828) 728-8407
Covenant Care
Before or After School Daycare
4.7
Address
6062 Petra Mill Road, Granite Falls, NC
Phone
(828) 212-0900
Emmanuel Lutheran School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Emmanuel Lutheran School is highly praised by parents for its warm, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment with experienced, caring teachers. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with small class sizes, test scores above national average, and strong school-family community engagement.

Warm and nurturing environmentexperienced and compassionate teacherssmall class sizes
Address
51 Wilburn Place, Asheville, NC
Phone
(828) 281-8182
Concord Christian Center Daycare
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Parents consistently praise Concord Christian Center Daycare for its loving, caring environment and strong religious education. Reviewers describe it as welcoming and family-oriented, with staff dedicated to teaching Christian values and making a positive community impact.

Caring and loving staffwelcoming environmentstrong Christian teaching
Address
265 Manor Avenue, Concord, NC
Phone
(704) 788-4726
Knightdale Station Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Knightdale Station Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most reporting excellent staff, welcoming environment, and smooth transitions from other daycares. Parents consistently praise the new facility, communication through daily app updates, and their children's happiness and development. One parent left a negative review without details.

Friendly and welcoming staffwelcoming director (Amanda)smooth transitions for children
Address
710 Lightrail Drive, Knightdale, NC
Phone
(919) 752-6883
Upper Room Christian Academy
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Note: The reviews provided are for Upper Room Church of God in Christ, a religious organization, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's worship experience, leadership under Bishop Wooden, welcoming atmosphere, and biblical teachings. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings.

Warm and welcoming congregationpowerful preaching and teachinganointed music ministry
Address
3330 Idlewood Village Dr, Raleigh, NC
Phone
(919) 829-6250
Catalyst Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

No parent reviews about the daycare services are available. The 10 five-star reviews provided are about Catalyst Church, not the school-based child care center.

None mentioned for daycare services
Address
1985 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville, NC
Phone
(910) 455-0146
Mount Sylvan United Methodist
Before or After School Daycare
4.5
Address
5731 Roxboro Rd, Durham, NC
Phone
(919) 477-7389
Fbc Academy
Before or After School Daycare
4.5
Address
108 Main Street, Creedmoor, NC
Phone
(919) 529-1307

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Frequently asked questions

There are 883 before or after school daycares across North Carolina. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in North Carolina are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through North Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in North Carolina, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (North Carolina sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in North Carolina vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.