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Some of the Best Daycares in Cary, NC

Of Cary's 66 daycares, 48 (73%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching North Carolina's statewide rate of 75%. Locally, providers average 4.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.8 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 53 centers and 13 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Cary. 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.

66
Daycares
48
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Cary

38(58%)
10(15%)
6(9%)
12(18%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cary: 4.1 (Sample of 66).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cary: 4.2 (Sample of 62).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cary: 3.8 (Sample of 66).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Cary

All Starz Apex
Cary, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
All Starz Children's Academy
Cary, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bambino's Playschool
Cary, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Big Blue Marble Academy
Cary, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Beginnings Child Development Center
Cary, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons Children's Center
Cary, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons Clubhouse at West Cary
Cary, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Cary, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Chesterbrook Academy
Cary, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cranfield Academy Cary
Cary, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Executive Park Learning Center
Cary, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kiddie Academy of Cary
Cary, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Cary?
There are 66 licensed child care providers in Cary.
What percentage of Cary daycares have high quality ratings?
73% of Cary 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 Cary?
53 center-based, 13 home-based providers operate in Cary.
How do Cary daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Carolina?
Cary daycares average 4.2 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