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

Cary, North Carolina is served by 65 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 CaryProviders
Child Care Centers47View directory
Family Child Care Homes13View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools5View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Cary

47 licensed child care centerss are listed in Cary. 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 A Place to Grow & Learn Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Afreya's Playground Cary, NC 27518 Capacity 90 Child Care Center All Starz Apex Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 225 Child Care Center All Starz Children's Academy Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 225 Child Care Center Alston Ridge Elementary Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 72 Child Care Center Bambino's Playschool Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 194 Child Care Center Big Blue Marble Academy Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 240 Child Care Center Bright Beginnings Child Development Center Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 188 Child Care Center Bright Horizons Children's Center Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 192 Child Care Center Bright Horizons Clubhouse At West Cary Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 194 Child Care Center Bright Horizons Family Solutions Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Carpenter Elementary Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 18 Child Care Center Chesterbrook Academy Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Children's Lighthouse Learning Center Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 177 Child Care Center Cranfield Academy Cary Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 266 Child Care Center Creme de la Creme School of Cary Cary, NC 27518 Capacity 216 Child Care Center Executive Park Learning Center Cary, NC 27511 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Guidepost Montessori At Cary Cary, NC 27518 Capacity 77 Child Care Center Kiddie Academy Of Cary Cary, NC 27518 Capacity 178 Child Care Center Kiddie Academy Of West Cary Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 170 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Center Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 171 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Center Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Center Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 336 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Centers LLC Cary, NC 27511 Capacity 99 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Centers LLC Cary, NC 27511 Capacity 127 Child Care Center Knowledge Beginnings Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 196 Child Care Center La Petite Academy Cary, NC 27511 Capacity 121 Child Care Center La Petite Academy Cary, NC 27511 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Lightbridge Academy of Cary Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 181 Child Care Center Lucy Daniels Center For Early Childhood Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Oak Village Academy Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 212 Child Care Center Preston Children's Academy Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 162 Child Care Center Primrose School Of Cary Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 159 Child Care Center Primrose School Of West Cary Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 180 Child Care Center Renaissance Montessori School Of Cary Cary, NC 27511 Capacity 105 Child Care Center Sas Institute Montessori School Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 260 Child Care Center Sounds And Colors At Carpenter Village, LLC Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 79 Child Care Center Sounds And Colors At Cary Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 106 Child Care Center Spanish For Fun ! Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 103 Child Care Center The Cary School For Development & Early Education Cary, NC 27511 Capacity 100

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Family Child Care Homes in Cary

13 licensed family child care homess are listed in Cary. 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 Angels Only Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Carolina Babies N' Tots Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Especially 4 U Childcare Center Cary, NC 27511 Capacity 18 Family Child Care Home Ginger's Day Care Home Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Guardian Angel Daycare Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 18 Family Child Care Home Laugh & Learn Home Daycare Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Little Angels Bilingual Day Care Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 24 Family Child Care Home Little China Home Daycare Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Little Flower Home Daycare Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Little Minds Family Daycare LLC Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Luckytots Childcare Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Noah's Ark Learning Center LLC Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Sunshine Home Day Care Cary, NC 27519 Capacity 12

Preschools in Cary

5 licensed preschoolss are listed in Cary. 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 Busy Bee Preschool Cary, NC 27511 Capacity 24 Preschool L'academy Language Immersion Preschool Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 118 Preschool Oaks Preschool Christian Academy Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 20 Preschool Sas Institute Montessori Preschool Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 149 Preschool Triangle Academy Preschool Cary, NC 27518 Capacity 180

Head Start Programs in Cary

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Cary. 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.

Head Start Program Parkway Head Start Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 27 Head Start Program Parkway Head Start Cary, NC 27513 Capacity 148
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ZIP codes in Cary

ZIP 27511Care providersZIP 27513Care providersZIP 27518Care providersZIP 27519Care providers

How to pick care in Cary

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Cary, 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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Nearby cities in Wake County

Apex, NC 21 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 Cary, NC have?
Based on current licensing data, Cary is home to 65 state-licensed providers: 47 child care centers, 13 family child care homes, and 5 preschools.
How do Cary facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Cary to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Cary 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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