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. #1 — Children's Discovery Center Score: 86%

    Children's Discovery Center is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.casparpark.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Project Enlightenment Score: 86%

    Project Enlightenment is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://wcpss.net/projectenlightenment.

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

  3. #3 — Christ Church Preschool Score: 86%

    Christ Church Preschool is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://christchurchmmop.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center Score: 86%

    Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.frankielemmonschool.org/.

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

  5. #5 — St. Timothys' School Score: 86%

    St. Timothys' School is a childcare center in RALEIGH, NC. Programs include Preschool, middle school, school, education. Website: http://www.sttimothys.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Middle school, School, Education. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Little People Preschool Score: 86%

    Little People Preschool is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littlepeoplepreschoolnc.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Primrose School of Hilburn Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Hilburn is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/hilburn.

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

  8. #8 — La Petite Academy Score: 86%

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.lapetite.com.

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

  9. #9 — Temple Beth Or Preschool Score: 86%

    Temple Beth Or Preschool is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.tbopreschool.org/.

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

  10. #10 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/nc/raleigh/raleigh-ridge-road.

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

  11. #11 — Safe Haven Learning Center Score: 86%

    Safe Haven Learning Center is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://safehavennc.com/.

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

  12. #12 — The Happy Face Preschool Score: 86%

    The Happy Face Preschool is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://happyfacepreschool.com.

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

  13. #13 — Saint Andrews UMC Preschool Score: 86%

    Saint Andrews UMC Preschool is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.saintandrewsumc.org/.

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

  14. #14 — First Baptist Weekday Preschool Score: 86%

    First Baptist Weekday Preschool is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.fbcraleigh.org/.

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

  15. #15 — Temple Baptist School and Day Care Score: 86%

    Temple Baptist School and Day Care is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://tbsraleigh.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Bridge Academy Score: 86%

    Bridge Academy is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bridgeacademykids.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Before the Bell Preschool Score: 86%

    Before the Bell Preschool is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://beforethebellprek.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Childcare Network Score: 86%

    Childcare Network is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://schools.childcarenetwork.com/nc/raleigh/2912-brentwood-road.

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

  19. #19 — Jumpstart Prep Kindergarten Score: 86%

    Jumpstart Prep Kindergarten is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.wandaslittlehands.org/ready-road-jumpstart-prep-kindergarten.html.

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

  20. #20 — Primary Beginnings Score: 86%

    Primary Beginnings is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.primarybeginnings.com/locations/north-hills-drive.

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

  21. #21 — Benson Memorial UMC Preschool Score: 86%

    Benson Memorial UMC Preschool is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://bensonmemorialumc.org/.

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

  22. #22 — The School of Grace Score: 86%

    The School of Grace is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, private school, religious school. Website: https://www.schoolofgrace.com/.

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

  23. #23 — Refuge Early Learning Center Score: 80%

    Refuge Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.preciouslambs.us.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Little Oaks ABA Preschool Score: 80%

    Little Oaks ABA Preschool is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://littleoaksaba.com/preschool-and-classes-nc.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Children's Academy Score: 80%

    Children's Academy is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.childrens-academy.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Raleigh Oak Preschool Score: 77%

    Raleigh Oak Preschool is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.raleighoakcharter.org/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Western Boulevard Presbyterian Preschool Score: 71%

    Western Boulevard Presbyterian Preschool is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://wbpresbyterian.com/wbp-preschool/.

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

  28. #28 — Early Preschool and Learning Center Score: 71%

    Early Preschool and Learning Center is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://earlypreschoolandlearningcenter.com.

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

  29. #29 — God's Growing Angels Childcare Score: 71%

    God's Growing Angels Childcare is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.godsgrowingangelschildcare.com/.

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

  30. #30 — childworks Score: 71%

    childworks is a childcare center in Raleigh, NC. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.childworksraleigh.com.

    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.