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

Jacksonville, North Carolina is served by 31 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 JacksonvilleProviders
Child Care Centers20View directory
Family Child Care Homes5View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools6View directory
Head Start Programs9View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Jacksonville

20 licensed child care centerss are listed in Jacksonville. 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 Above & Beyond Early Learning Center 2 LLC Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 21 Child Care Center Above And Beyond Early Learning Center Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 156 Child Care Center Abundance Of Love & Learning Center Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Blending Hearts Academy Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 89 Child Care Center Childcare Network #80 Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Childcare Network #81 Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 109 Child Care Center Children's Castle Child Care, INC. Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 290 Child Care Center Excel Learning Centers #10 Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 200 Child Care Center Excel Learning Centers #12 Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 254 Child Care Center Excel Learning Centers #8 Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 233 Child Care Center Excel Learning Centers #9 Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 232 Child Care Center Jolly Bee Child Care Center Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 84 Child Care Center Montessori Children's School, INC. Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 105 Child Care Center Mount Carmel H.E.L.P.S. Childcare Center Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 105 Child Care Center New Beginnings Child Care Center II, INC. Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 205 Child Care Center New Beginnings Child Care Center III, INC. Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 203 Child Care Center Rising Stars of Jacksonville Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Sanctuary Childcare Center Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Seaside Academy Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 42 Child Care Center Teachable Moments Child Development Center Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 113

Family Child Care Homes in Jacksonville

5 licensed family child care homess are listed in Jacksonville. 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 Beautiful Blessings Childcare and Learning Center Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 24 Family Child Care Home Blessed Jewels Childcare Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 5 Family Child Care Home Gwen's Childcare Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Lisa's Home Daycare Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 16 Family Child Care Home Love Center Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 16

Preschools in Jacksonville

6 licensed preschoolss are listed in Jacksonville. 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 Hunters Creek Pre-K Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 36 Preschool Milestones Preschool & Enrichment Center Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 91 Preschool Morton Pre-K Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 54 Preschool Southwest Pre-K Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 54 Preschool Summersill Pre-K Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 118 Preschool Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 198

Head Start Programs in Jacksonville

9 federally funded head start programss are listed in Jacksonville. 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 Abundance of Love and Learning Center Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Excel Learning Center 9 Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Hunters Creek Elementary Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 21 Head Start Program Morton Elementary Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 22 Head Start Program New River Early Learning Center Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 8 Head Start Program One Place Jacksonville, NC 28546 Capacity 6 Head Start Program Southwest Elementary Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 29 Head Start Program Summersill Elementary Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 37 Head Start Program Thompson Early Childhood Center Jacksonville, NC 28540 Capacity 87
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ZIP codes in Jacksonville

ZIP 28540Care providersZIP 28546Care providers

How to pick care in Jacksonville

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.

When you are choosing care in Jacksonville, 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 Onslow County

Holly Ridge, NC 3 providers Hubert, NC 5 providers Maple Hill, NC 2 providers Maysville, NC 3 providers Richlands, NC 4 providers Sneads Ferry, NC 4 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Jacksonville, NC have?
Based on current licensing data, Jacksonville is home to 31 state-licensed providers: 20 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 6 preschools.
How do Jacksonville facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Jacksonville to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Jacksonville 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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