Best Daycares in Raleigh, NC — Independent Quality Ratings
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%)
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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
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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
All 231 Daycares in Raleigh
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- A Bright Child Development Center
- A Kind Garden
- A Mother's Touch Child Development Center
- A Safe Place Child Enrichment Center
- A Safe Place Child Enrichment Center Inc. #2
- A Safe Place Early Learning Center
- Abbotts Creek Elementary
- Abi's Home Child Care
- Academically Based Child
- Alphabet Community Academy Daycare
- Anointed Daycare
- Appletree Child Development Center
- Appletree Day Care
- Appletree Day Care #3
- Appletree Day Care Ii
- Arrow Christian Preschool
- Asbury Preschool
- Aunie's Place Preschool
B
- Baby Z's Child Care Family Child Care Home
- Baileywick Elementary
- Banks Road Elementary
- Barbara H. Curtis Center
- Barwell Road Elementary
- Beacon Baptist Church Daycare
- Beaverdam Elementary
- Before the Bell Preschool
- Beginning & Beyond Child Development Center #2
- Beginning & Beyond Child Development Center, Inc
- Beth Meyer Preschool, Inc.
- Blessed Beginnings Child Care
- Blue Ridge Daycare
- Bountiful Blessings Child Development Home
- Brentwood Child Care - the Foundation of Knowledge
- Bridge Academy
- Bright Haven Academy
- Bright Horizons at Raleigh Corporate Center
- Bright Horizons Children's Center at the Forum
- Brooks Magnet Elementary
- Bugg Elementary
- Bundles of Joy Family Daycare
C
- Cadence Academy - Brier Creek
- Chesterbrook Academy
- Chesterbrook Academy
- Childcare Network #59
- Childcare Network #60
- Childcare Network #61
- Children's Discovery Center
- Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center
- Childtime Childcare #2013
- Childtime Learning Center
- Childworks Preschool
- Clair's Little Flowers
- Compassionate Early Learning Center
- Cornerstone Learning Center
- Cottontails Preschool
- Country Sunshine Children's Center
- Cre8v Children Child Care
- Creative Kidz Academy
- Crosby Head Start
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- Keisha's Kreative Kids
- Kiddie Korner
- Kids Educational Center Vi, Inc.
- Kids First Academy
- Kindercare at Unc Rex
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kindercare Learning Centers Llc
- Kindercare Learning Centers Llc
- Kindercare Learning Centers Llc
- King's Town Child Development Center
- Kingdom Kidz Childcare Services
- Knowledge Beginnings
- Kreepers-N-Krawlers
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- L'ecole French School of Raleigh
- La Petite Academy
- La Petite Academy
- La Petite Academy
- La Petite Academy
- Ladem's Preschool
- Learning as We Go Child Care Center
- Learning Jungle Durant
- Learning Together at Edenton Street
- Learning World Childcare & Preschool
- Little Angel's Day Care
- Little Believer's Academy II Inc.
- Little Blessings Childcare
- Little Captains Academy
- Little Footsteps Child Care
- Little Hands N Feet Child Care Center
- Little Hearts Academy, Llc
- Little Leaf Discovery School
- Little Makers Academy
- Little People Preschool L.l.c.
- Little People Preschool Llc Infants & Toddlers
- Little Seeds
- Little Warrior Castle Child Care
- Loving Care Day Care Home
- Lynn Road Elementary Pre-K Program
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- Pam's Loving Hands Child Development Center
- Pam's School of Raleigh
- Pamela's Daycare Center
- Pat's Smiling Faces
- Pearls Promise Early Learning Center
- Precious Angel Childcare
- Precious Promises Academy
- Precious Promises Early Learning Center
- Priceless Child Care, Inc.
- Primary Beginnings Child Development Center
- Primary Beginnings Child Development Center, Llc
- Primary Beginnings Child Development Centers #3
- Primary Steps Child Care Center
- Primrose School at Brier Creek
- Primrose School of Hilburn
- Primrose School of North Raleigh
- Prince's and Princess's Daycare Inc.
- Project Enlightenment
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S
- S. & R. Home Day Care
- Safe Haven Preschool and Childcare Center
- Shaw Univ. Center for Early Childhood Education
- Shekinah Glory Home Child Care
- Shining Stars Daycare
- Small Miracles Childcare Services
- Southeast Raleigh Day Care
- Southeast Raleigh Elementary
- Southeast Raleigh Elementary Head Start
- Spanish for Fun!
- Spanish for Fun! Infant and Toddler Center
- Sprinkles of Joy Child Care
- St Mary's Preschool
- Star Cares
- Sunny Christian Child Care
T
- Temple Baptist School & Day Care
- Temple Beth or Preschool
- The Children's Place
- The Daniel Center for Math and Science
- The Goddard School
- The Goddard School in Brier Creek
- The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North
- The Goddard School-Raleigh Ridge Rd
- The Growing Place
- The Happy Face Preschool
- THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Raleigh
- The Learning Experience Raleigh Northeast
- The Learning Rainbow Child Development Center
- The Little River Family Child Care
- The Neighborhood Nanny
- The Right Direction Daycare
- Tiny Treasure Kids Inc.
- Touched by an Angel
- Touched by Lorraine's Loving Hands
- Triangle Learning Center
- Trinity Baptist Weekday Preschool
- Truly Unique Day Care
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