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

Clayton, North Carolina is served by 25 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 ClaytonProviders
Child Care Centers22View directory
Family Child Care Homes3View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Clayton

22 licensed child care centerss are listed in Clayton. 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 Big Blue Marble Academy Clayton Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 270 Child Care Center Childcare Network #246 Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Childcare Network #247 Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 116 Child Care Center Childcare Network #248 Clayton, NC 27527 Capacity 300 Child Care Center Childcare Network #249 Clayton, NC 27527 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Cleveland Elementary School Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Everbrook Academy Clayton, NC 27527 Capacity 140 Child Care Center First Baptist Church Of Clayton C D C Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 59 Child Care Center Karen's Little House Of Joy, LLC Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 12 Child Care Center KCE Champions LLC @ Johnston Charter Academy Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Kid's Country Of Clayton, INC Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 88 Child Care Center Little Believers Academy Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 180 Child Care Center Open Arms Christian Child Development Center Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 136 Child Care Center Powhatan Elementary School Clayton, NC 27527 Capacity 18 Child Care Center River Dell Elementary School Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 54 Child Care Center Royalteez Drop And Go Childcare LLC Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 37 Child Care Center SPANISH FOR FUN! Clayton Clayton, NC 27527 Capacity 220 Child Care Center The Growing Years Clayton, NC 27527 Capacity 155 Child Care Center The Growing Years - Clayton Clayton, NC 27527 Capacity 256 Child Care Center The Nest School Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 165 Child Care Center The Nest School Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 183 Child Care Center WeLead Christian Learning Center Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 30

Family Child Care Homes in Clayton

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Clayton. 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 Kathy's Day Care Home Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Miss Wendy's Play House Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 24 Family Child Care Home Teena's Family Childcare, LLC Clayton, NC 27528 Capacity 24

Head Start Programs in Clayton

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Clayton. 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 Clayton Head Start Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Clayton Head Start Clayton, NC 27520 Capacity 20
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ZIP codes in Clayton

ZIP 27520Care providersZIP 27527Care providersZIP 27528Care providers

How to pick care in Clayton

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 Clayton, 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 Johnston County

Benson, NC 6 providers Four Oaks, NC 6 providers Kenly, NC 2 providers Pine Level, NC 3 providers Princeton, NC 4 providers Selma, NC 14 providers Smithfield, NC 19 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Clayton, NC have?
Based on current licensing data, Clayton is home to 25 state-licensed providers: 22 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Clayton facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Clayton to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Clayton 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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