Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Cary, NC

Our top licensed picks in Cary — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from NC Division of Child Development and Early Education. 10 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 10 licensed centers in Cary, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Durham Creative Kids #119

Cary, NC · 27511

Child Care Center Capacity 117 0 months - 12 months
2

Concord Children's Place #18

Cary, NC · 27513

Preschool Capacity 116 2 years - 5 years
3

High Point Little Stars Daycare #157

Cary, NC · 27511

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 68 6 weeks - 5 years
4

Nurturing Hearts Fayetteville #297

Cary, NC · 27511

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 59 6 weeks - 5 years
5

Growing Minds Charlotte #575

Cary, NC · 27511

Child Care Center Capacity 54 0 months - 12 months
6

Abc Academy Durham #120

Cary, NC · 27513

Family Daycare Capacity 46 0 months - 5 years
7

Charlotte Bright Beginnings #574

Cary, NC · 27513

Montessori Capacity 43 6 weeks - 12 years
8

Happy Days Concord Daycare #19

Cary, NC · 27511

Head Start Capacity 34 2 years - 12 years
9

High Point Rainbow Learning Center #158

Cary, NC · 27513

Preschool Capacity 31 2 years - 5 years
10

Fayetteville Cloud Nine Kids #296

Cary, NC · 27513

Family Daycare Capacity 21 0 months - 5 years

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