Best Daycares Near Me in Charlotte — Ranked 2026

We ranked 44 daycares and childcare centers in Charlotte, NC by Guide Score.

Top Daycares Near You in Charlotte

  1. #1 — COS Kids Child Development Campus Score: 23/100

    Based in Matthews, NC, C.O.S.Kids is a 5 STAR, Christian-based non-profit child care organization serving a full diversity of families and with a special outreach to single parent families.

    Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Tutor Time Score: 15/100

    Tutor Time of Mint Hill in Mint Hill, NC

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — The Goddard School Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Cadence Academy Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Chesterbrook Academy Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Charlotte Montessori School Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Bright Kids Learning Academy Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Dixon Academy Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — The Early Learning Center Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — La Escuelita Weekday School at Holy Comforter Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  11. #11 — CreativePlay Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Anami Montessori School Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Dogwood Lane Children's Academy Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — The Early Foundations Academy Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  16. #16 — La Petite Academy Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Quail Hollow Presbyterian School Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Big Blue Marble Academy Park Crossing Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Building Block Learning Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  20. #20 — The Learning Experience Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). Read our full methodology →