Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Apex, NC

Apex, North Carolina is served by 21 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in ApexProviders
Child Care Centers16View directory
Family Child Care Homes5View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs0—
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Child Care Centers in Apex

16 licensed child care centerss are listed in Apex. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Apex Friendship Elementary Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Apex Peak Schools, INC. Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Bright Horizons Children's Ctr's At Shepherd's VI Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 144 Child Care Center Children's Lighthouse Of Apex Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 198 Child Care Center Connect & Grow Early Learning Center Apex, NC 27539 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Creative Schools Of Apex Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 135 Child Care Center Everbrook Academy Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 138 Child Care Center Fairview Children's Center Apex, NC 27539 Capacity 238 Child Care Center Kindercare Education Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Montessori Creative Learning School Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 62 Child Care Center Primrose School At West Lake Apex, NC 27539 Capacity 186 Child Care Center Primrose School of Apex Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 216 Child Care Center South Kildaire Kindercare Apex, NC 27539 Capacity 162 Child Care Center The Goddard School Of Apex Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 138 Child Care Center The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 130 Child Care Center The Learning Experience Apex Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 199

Family Child Care Homes in Apex

5 licensed family child care homess are listed in Apex. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Bright Start Child Care LLC Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 24 Family Child Care Home Happy Tots Day Care Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Karen's Kids Home Child Care Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 20 Family Child Care Home Stella Lowery Small Day Care Home Apex, NC 27539 Capacity 16 Family Child Care Home Vickie L. Vaughn Day Care Home Apex, NC 27502 Capacity 8

ZIP codes in Apex

ZIP 27502Care providersZIP 27539Care providers
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How to pick care in Apex

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Apex, NC, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Nearby cities in Wake County

Cary, NC 67 providers Garner, NC 32 providers Holly Springs, NC 18 providers Knightdale, NC 20 providers Macon, NC 1 providers Morrisville, NC 16 providers Raleigh, NC 240 providers Rolesville, NC 3 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Apex, NC have?
Based on current licensing data, Apex is home to 21 state-licensed providers: 16 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Apex facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Apex to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Apex licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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