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

Lillington, North Carolina is served by 10 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Lillington	Providers
Child Care Centers	6	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	3	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Lillington

6 licensed child care centerss are listed in Lillington. 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 Boone Trail Elementary Lillington, NC 27546 Capacity 45 Child Care Center First Steps Learning Center, INC. Lillington, NC 27546 Capacity 53 Child Care Center Kidds Place Cdc Lillington, NC 27546 Capacity 54 Child Care Center Spring Hill Child Care Center # 2 Lillington, NC 27546 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Spring Hill Child Care Center #1 Lillington, NC 27546 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Spring Hill Child Care Center #3 Lillington, NC 27546 Capacity 45

Family Child Care Homes in Lillington

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Lillington. 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 Butterfly Garden Home Child Care Lillington, NC 27546 Capacity 20 Family Child Care Home Growing Giggles Home Daycare Lillington, NC 27546 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Lady Bug's Day Care Lillington, NC 27546 Capacity 24

Preschools in Lillington

1 licensed preschools is listed in Lillington. 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 Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool Lillington, NC 27546 Capacity 45

Head Start Programs in Lillington

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Lillington. 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 Shirley Whitley Child Development Center Lillington, NC 27546 Capacity 16 Head Start Program The Shirley Whitley Cdc, H.s./Early Head Start Lillington, NC 27546 Capacity 165

ZIP codes in Lillington

ZIP 27546Care providers

How to pick care in Lillington

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.

For families in Lillington, 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.

Nearby cities in Harnett County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Lillington, NC have?

Based on current licensing data, Lillington is home to 10 state-licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Lillington facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Lillington to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Lillington 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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