Licensed Daycare in Raleigh, North Carolina
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in Raleigh
ChildCare Aware reports the North Carolina average full-time cost at $980/month for infant care and $750/month for preschool. City-level prices in Raleigh vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. North Carolina families may also qualify for NC Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (919) 814-6300).
Full North Carolina licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- NC Division of Child Development and Early Education
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:15
- Avg capacity
- 70 kids
All Raleigh licensed centers
Page 5 of 5Kids R Us Concord #73
Raleigh
La Petite Academy High Point #214
Raleigh
Little Genius Concord #79
Raleigh
Little Genius Durham #171
Raleigh
Little Hearts Cary #36
Raleigh
Nurturing Hearts Durham #173
Raleigh
Raleigh Panda Kids Academy #3
Raleigh
Raleigh Sunflower Daycare #2
Raleigh
Raleigh Wonder Years #4
Raleigh
Tiny Tots of Cary #39
Raleigh
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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Search 70 Licensed Centers in Raleigh
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