Best Daycares in Cary, NC — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 17 daycares and childcare centers in Cary based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Cary

  1. #1 — Children's Place of Macedonia Baptist Church Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — spanish for fun! Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Triangle Montessori Academy Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Methodist Children's Center Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Lightbridge Academy Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Futurekids Preschool Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Renaissance Montessori Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Guidepost Montessori at Cary Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Beacon Learning Academy Score: 71%

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

  11. #11 — East Cary KinderCare Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Bright Horizons Score: 60%

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

  13. #13 — Ashebridge Children's Academy Score: 60%

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

  14. #14 — Christ the King Preschool Score: 60%

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

  15. #15 — Cary Towne KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  16. #16 — Cary Heights KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  17. #17 — SAS Building K Score: 14%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. 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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Cary?
Children's Place of Macedonia Baptist Church is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Cary based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Cary?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Cary?
Childcare costs in Cary vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.