Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Chapel Hill, NC

Chapel Hill, North Carolina is served by 44 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 Chapel HillProviders
Child Care Centers27View directory
Family Child Care Homes8View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools9View directory
Head Start Programs11View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Chapel Hill

27 licensed child care centerss are listed in Chapel Hill. 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 Blossoms Day Care Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Carolina Creative Playschool Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 26 Child Care Center Chapel Hill Day Care Center Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Chapel Hill Kindercare Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 118 Child Care Center Child Care Matters INC Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Children's Campus Of Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Children's Campus Of Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 198 Child Care Center Ephesus School-Age Care Program Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 160 Child Care Center Estes Children's Cottage Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Estes Hills School-Age Care Program Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 105 Child Care Center Frank Porter Graham School-Age Care Program Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 140 Child Care Center Glenwood El School-Age Care Program Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 125 Child Care Center Harvest Learning Center Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Holmes Child Care Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 74 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Center Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 165 Child Care Center Legacy Academy For Children Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 192 Child Care Center Mcdougle School Age Care Program Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Morris Grove School-Age Care Program Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 160 Child Care Center New Hope Elementary YMCA After School Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Northside School-Age Care Program Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Orange Chatham Early School Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 42 Child Care Center Primrose School of Chapel Hill at Briar Chapel Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Scroggs School Age Care Program Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Seawell School-Age Care Program Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 121 Child Care Center Small People Child Care Center Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Spanish For Fun Academy Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 100 Child Care Center The Goddard School Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 148

Family Child Care Homes in Chapel Hill

8 licensed family child care homess are listed in Chapel Hill. 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 A Toddler's Place Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Ann Barkley Day Care Home Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Dias Felices Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Kid's Garden Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Little Owl's Nest Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Nurtured Baby Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home One Two Buckle My Shoe Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 16 Family Child Care Home The Cozy Corner Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 16

Preschools in Chapel Hill

9 licensed preschoolss are listed in Chapel Hill. 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 Estes Hills Prek Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 18 Preschool Frank Porter Graham Elementary Pre-K Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 64 Preschool Kehillah Jewish Preschool Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 100 Preschool Mi Escuelita Spanish Immersion Preschool Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 75 Preschool Morris Grove Elementary Pre-K Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 15 Preschool North Chatham Pre-Kindergarten Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 54 Preschool Northside Elementary Prek Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 54 Preschool Seawell Preschool Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 44 Preschool Weaver Dairy Community Preschool Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 40

Head Start Programs in Chapel Hill

11 federally funded head start programss are listed in Chapel Hill. 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 Ephesus Elementary Pre-K/Head Start Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 66 Head Start Program Estes Hills Elementary Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 10 Head Start Program Frank Porter Graham (FPG) Elementary Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 15 Head Start Program Homestead Home Base Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 48 Head Start Program Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Capacity 36 Head Start Program McDougle Elementary Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 11 Head Start Program Mcdougle Elementary Prek/Head Start Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 54 Head Start Program Morris Grove ELementary Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 4 Head Start Program Northside Elementary Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 21 Head Start Program Scroggs Elementary Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Seawell Elementary Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Capacity 16
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ZIP codes in Chapel Hill

ZIP 27514Care providersZIP 27516Care providers

How to pick care in Chapel Hill

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.

When you are choosing care in Chapel Hill, NC, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Nearby cities in Orange County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Chapel Hill, NC have?
Based on current licensing data, Chapel Hill is home to 44 state-licensed providers: 27 child care centers, 8 family child care homes, and 9 preschools.
How do Chapel Hill facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Chapel Hill to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Chapel Hill 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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