Best Daycares Near Me in Raleigh — Ranked 2026

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Raleigh, NC by Guide Score.

Top Daycares Near You in Raleigh

#1 — Children's Discovery Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#2 — Project Enlightenment Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#3 — Christ Church Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#4 — Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#5 — St. Timothys' School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Middle school, School, Education. View full profile →
#6 — Little People Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Primrose School of Hilburn Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#8 — La Petite Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#9 — Temple Beth Or Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#10 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#11 — Safe Haven Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#12 — The Happy Face Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#13 — Saint Andrews UMC Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#14 — First Baptist Weekday Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#15 — Temple Baptist School and Day Care Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#16 — Bridge Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#17 — Before the Bell Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#18 — Childcare Network Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#19 — Jumpstart Prep Kindergarten Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#20 — Primary Beginnings Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage 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%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Top Daycares Near You in Raleigh

#1 — Children's Discovery Center Score: 77%

#2 — Project Enlightenment Score: 77%

#3 — Christ Church Preschool Score: 77%

#4 — Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center Score: 77%

#5 — St. Timothys' School Score: 77%

#6 — Little People Preschool Score: 77%

#7 — Primrose School of Hilburn Score: 77%

#8 — La Petite Academy Score: 77%

#9 — Temple Beth Or Preschool Score: 77%

#10 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

#11 — Safe Haven Learning Center Score: 77%

#12 — The Happy Face Preschool Score: 77%

#13 — Saint Andrews UMC Preschool Score: 77%

#14 — First Baptist Weekday Preschool Score: 77%

#15 — Temple Baptist School and Day Care Score: 77%

#16 — Bridge Academy Score: 77%

#17 — Before the Bell Preschool Score: 77%

#18 — Childcare Network Score: 77%

#19 — Jumpstart Prep Kindergarten Score: 77%

#20 — Primary Beginnings Score: 77%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers