Best Daycares in Hillsborough, NC — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Hillsborough's 23 daycares, 19 (83%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above North Carolina's statewide rate of 75%. Locally, providers average 4.5 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 21 centers and 2 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than North Carolina's average of 20%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Hillsborough. 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 Hillsborough
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hillsborough: 4.1 (Sample of 23).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hillsborough: 4.5 (Sample of 21).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hillsborough: 3.2 (Sample of 23).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hillsborough?
- There are 23 licensed child care providers in Hillsborough.
- What percentage of Hillsborough daycares have high quality ratings?
- 83% of Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough?
- 21 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Hillsborough.
- How do Hillsborough daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Carolina?
- Hillsborough daycares average 4.5 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