Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Wake Forest, NC

Wake Forest, North Carolina is served by 19 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 Wake ForestProviders
Child Care Centers15View directory
Family Child Care Homes3View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Wake Forest

15 licensed child care centerss are listed in Wake Forest. 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 Wake Forest Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 240 Child Care Center Cranfield Academy Wake Forest Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 210 Child Care Center Heritage Children's Academy Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 258 Child Care Center Kiddie Academy Of Wake Forest Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 370 Child Care Center Kids Educational Center III, INC. Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 146 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Center Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 154 Child Care Center Language Planet Montessori Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 146 Child Care Center Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 398 Child Care Center Primrose School Of Heritage Wake Forest Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 185 Child Care Center Spanish For Fun! Wake Forest Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 296 Child Care Center The Goddard School - Wake Forest, INC. Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 142 Child Care Center The Learning Experience Wake Forest Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 172 Child Care Center Wake Forest Child Care Center, INC. Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 148 Child Care Center Wake Forest Elementary Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Wake Forest Montessori Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 75

Family Child Care Homes in Wake Forest

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Wake Forest. 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 Lov -N- Care Childcare Home Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 24 Family Child Care Home Meme's Daycare, LLC Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Nurturing Family Child Care Too Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 24

Preschools in Wake Forest

1 licensed preschools is listed in Wake Forest. 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 Hope Lutheran Preschool Wake Forest, NC 27587 Capacity 165
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ZIP codes in Wake Forest

ZIP 27587Care providers

How to pick care in Wake Forest

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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake County

Apex, NC 21 providers Cary, NC 67 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

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Wake Forest, NC have?
Based on current licensing data, Wake Forest is home to 19 state-licensed providers: 15 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Wake Forest facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Wake Forest to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Wake Forest 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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