Who is the #1 daycare in Raleigh?

Children's Discovery Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

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 Raleigh?

Childcare costs in Raleigh 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.

Best Daycares in Raleigh, NC — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Raleigh based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares 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 →
#21 — Benson Memorial UMC Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — The School of Grace Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Religious school. View full profile →
#23 — Refuge Early Learning Center Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#24 — Little Oaks ABA Preschool Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#25 — Children's Academy Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#26 — Raleigh Oak Preschool Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#27 — Western Boulevard Presbyterian Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#28 — Early Preschool and Learning Center Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#29 — God's Growing Angels Childcare Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#30 — childworks Score: 63%

Programs: 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 Raleigh?: Children's Discovery Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?: 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 Raleigh?: Childcare costs in Raleigh 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.

Top Daycares 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%

#21 — Benson Memorial UMC Preschool Score: 77%

#22 — The School of Grace Score: 77%

#23 — Refuge Early Learning Center Score: 71%

#24 — Little Oaks ABA Preschool Score: 71%

#25 — Children's Academy Score: 71%

#26 — Raleigh Oak Preschool Score: 69%

#27 — Western Boulevard Presbyterian Preschool Score: 63%

#28 — Early Preschool and Learning Center Score: 63%

#29 — God's Growing Angels Childcare Score: 63%

#30 — childworks Score: 63%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions