Best Daycares in Concord, NC — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Concord's 61 daycares, 48 (79%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above North Carolina's statewide rate of 75%. Locally, providers average 4.4 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.2 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 50 centers and 11 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Concord. 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.
Rating Distribution in Concord
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Concord: 3.9 (Sample of 61).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Concord: 4.4 (Sample of 54).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Concord: 3.2 (Sample of 61).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Concord?
- There are 61 licensed child care providers in Concord.
- What percentage of Concord daycares have high quality ratings?
- 79% of Concord 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 Concord?
- 50 center-based, 11 home-based providers operate in Concord.
- How do Concord daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Carolina?
- Concord daycares average 4.4 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