For the 2024-25 school year, there are 501 private daycares & preschools serving 94,562 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Carolina include Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Asheville Christian Academy, and Cape Fear Academy.
The average tuition cost is $9,295, which is lower than the North Carolina average tuition cost of $11,060.
54% of private daycares & preschools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked North Carolina Private Daycares & Preschools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2856 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 668-0119
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 668-0119
Grades: NS-9
| 265 students
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Grades: NS-5
| 404 students
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
Grades: NS-12
| 226 students
10224 Baileywick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 786-0114
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 786-0114
Grades: PK-12
| 536 students
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Grades: PK-12
| 599 students
10200 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-3120
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-3120
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 319-9622
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 319-9622
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
121 Orange High School Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-0888
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-0888
Grades: NS-10
| 140 students
109 Millstone Drive
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-2090
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-2090
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
4805 Dillard Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 87 students
Alamance Christian School![Alamance Christian School Photo]( "Alamance Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1336 Townbranch Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
Grades: NS-12
| 542 students
Anami Montessori School![Anami Montessori School Photo - Anami Montessori School is currently celebrating its 32nd year of educating children and families, using the Montessori philosophy. We have monthly open houses on our website and encourage you to sign up or call us if interested in more information.]( "Anami Montessori School Photo - Anami Montessori School is currently celebrating its 32nd year of educating children and families, using the Montessori philosophy. We have monthly open houses on our website and encourage you to sign up or call us if interested in more information.")
Montessori School
2901 Archdale Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 556-0042
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 556-0042
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Grades: PK-12
| 674 students
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 711 students
4112 Garland Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 623-2323
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 623-2323
Grades: NS-8
| 60 students
518 Glensford Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-2511
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-2511
Grades: PK-12
| 555 students
Bethel Christian Academy![Bethel Christian Academy Photo]( "Bethel Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
1936 Banks School Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4636
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4636
Grades: PK-12
| 370 students
38 Sycamore Road
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 281-0505
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 281-0505
Grades: NS
| 20 students
804-A Winview Dr
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 897-0703
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 897-0703
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
939 S Third Std Ext
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
Grades: PK-12
| 264 students
Burlington Christian Academy![Burlington Christian Academy Photo]( "Burlington Christian Academy Photo")
(Assembly of God)
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
Grades: PK-12
| 925 students
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
Grades: PK-12
| 424 students
2900 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 665-1161
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 665-1161
Grades: PK-12
| 535 students
Calvary Child Dvlpment Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5801 Pineville Matthews Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 341-5361
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 341-5361
Grades: PK-K
| 375 students
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
536 S Main St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-3743
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-3743
Grades: PK-12
| 294 students
134 S. Peace Haven Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 765-5546
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 765-5546
Grades: PK-12
| 990 students
5400 Old Lake Jeanette Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-2007
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-2007
Grades: NS-8
| 318 students
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Grades: NS-12
| 789 students
138 Erwin Chapel Rd
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-5423
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-5423
Grades: NS-12
| 398 students
367 Academy Dr
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-8950
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-8950
Grades: PK-12
| 160 students
Carolina Christian School![Carolina Christian School Photo - Graduation 2024!]( "Carolina Christian School Photo - Graduation 2024!")
(Presbyterian)
406 Renee Ford Road
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 888-4332
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 888-4332
Grades: NS-12
| 338 students
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Grades: PK-12
| 583 students
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Grades: PK-12
| 513 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Carolina?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Carolina include Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Asheville Christian Academy, and Cape Fear Academy.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in North Carolina?
501 private daycares & preschools are located in North Carolina.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $9,295, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,060.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in North Carolina?
North Carolina private daycares & preschools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
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