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Best Daycares in Durham, NC — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Durham's 220 daycares, 162 (74%) 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 3.6 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 136 centers and 84 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than North Carolina's average of 20%.

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

220
Daycares
162
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Durham

71(32%)
91(41%)
48(22%)
10(5%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Durham: 4.0 (Sample of 220).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Durham: 4.2 (Sample of 209).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Durham: 3.6 (Sample of 220).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Durham

A Brilliant Beginning
Durham, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A New Beginning
Durham, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A New Beginning Ii
Durham, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A New Beginning Iii
Durham, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A New Beginning Iv
Durham, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A New Beginning V
Durham, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Another Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center
Durham, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beacon Learning Academy Rtp
Durham, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Branches Community School
Durham, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright & Beautiful Beginnings
Durham, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons at North Durham
Durham, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons at Rtp
Durham, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Durham?
There are 220 licensed child care providers in Durham.
What percentage of Durham daycares have high quality ratings?
74% of Durham 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 Durham?
136 center-based, 84 home-based providers operate in Durham.
How do Durham daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Carolina?
Durham 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

All 220 Daycares in Durham