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Best Daycares in Carrboro, NC — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Carrboro's 8 daycares, 8 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with North Carolina's statewide rate of 75%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.4 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with North Carolina averages of 4.2 on Process and 3.4 on Structural.

The local market includes 8 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Carrboro. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the North Carolina methodology page for the full breakdown.

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4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Carrboro

5(63%)
3(38%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Carrboro: 4.6 (Sample of 8).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Carrboro: 5.0 (Sample of 7).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Carrboro: 3.4 (Sample of 8).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Carrboro

Afton Nature School
Carrboro, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Carrboro Early School
Carrboro, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Community School for People Under 6
Carrboro, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Happy Day Nursery and Day Care
Carrboro, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Unc Horizons Child Development Center
Carrboro, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/head Start
Carrboro, NC
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Carrboro School Age Care Program
Carrboro, NC
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Montessori Academy of Carrboro
Carrboro, NC
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Carrboro?
There are 8 licensed child care providers in Carrboro.
What percentage of Carrboro daycares have high quality ratings?
100% of Carrboro daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 75% statewide in North Carolina.
What types of childcare are available in Carrboro?
8 center-based providers operate in Carrboro.
How do Carrboro daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Carolina?
Carrboro daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a North Carolina statewide average of 4.2.
Is there financial help for childcare in North Carolina?
North Carolina offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in North Carolina

All 8 Daycares in Carrboro