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Some of the Best Daycares in Charlotte, NC

Of Charlotte's 464 daycares, 373 (80%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above North Carolina's statewide rate of 75%. Locally, providers average 4.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.5 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 367 centers and 97 family child care homes.

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

464
Daycares
373
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Charlotte

156(34%)
217(47%)
69(15%)
22(5%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Charlotte: 4.1 (Sample of 464).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Charlotte: 4.3 (Sample of 430).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Charlotte: 3.5 (Sample of 464).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Charlotte

A Child's Choice Learning Center Ii
Charlotte, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Mother's Love Too
Charlotte, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alliance Center for Education - Archdale
Charlotte, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk
Charlotte, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alliance Center for Education at Mulberry
Charlotte, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn
Charlotte, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alliance Center for Education Stephanie Jennings
Charlotte, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alliance Center for Education-University
Charlotte, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Angie's Little Angels
Charlotte, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Anointed Future Child Care
Charlotte, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Avondale Children's Center
Charlotte, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
B&b Daycare Center, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Charlotte?
There are 464 licensed child care providers in Charlotte.
What percentage of Charlotte daycares have high quality ratings?
80% of Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
367 center-based, 97 home-based providers operate in Charlotte.
How do Charlotte daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Carolina?
Charlotte daycares average 4.3 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