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Some of the Best Daycares in Raleigh, NC

Of Raleigh's 231 daycares, 181 (78%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 175 centers and 56 family child care homes.

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

231
Daycares
181
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Raleigh

92(40%)
89(39%)
37(16%)
13(6%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Raleigh: 4.1 (Sample of 231).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Raleigh: 4.2 (Sample of 213).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Raleigh: 3.6 (Sample of 231).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Raleigh

A Kind Garden
Raleigh, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Safe Place Child Enrichment Center
Raleigh, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Safe Place Child Enrichment Center Inc. #2
Raleigh, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Safe Place Early Learning Center
Raleigh, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Academically Based Child
Raleigh, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alphabet Community Academy Daycare
Raleigh, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Appletree Child Development Center
Raleigh, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Appletree Day Care
Raleigh, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Appletree Day Care #3
Raleigh, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Appletree Day Care Ii
Raleigh, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Arrow Christian Preschool
Raleigh, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Asbury Preschool
Raleigh, NC
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Raleigh?
There are 231 licensed child care providers in Raleigh.
What percentage of Raleigh daycares have high quality ratings?
78% of Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
175 center-based, 56 home-based providers operate in Raleigh.
How do Raleigh daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Carolina?
Raleigh 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