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

Buxton, North Carolina is served by 2 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Preschools1View directory
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Child Care Centers in Buxton

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Buxton. 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 Right at School at Cape Hatteras Buxton, NC 27920 Capacity 113

Preschools in Buxton

1 licensed preschools is listed in Buxton. 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.

Preschool Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K Buxton, NC 27920 Capacity 36

ZIP codes in Buxton

ZIP 27920Care providers
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How to pick care in Buxton

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Buxton, NC, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Buxton, NC have?
Based on current licensing data, Buxton is home to 2 state-licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Buxton facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Buxton to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Buxton 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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