Preschools in North Carolina

North Carolina is home to 661 licensed preschools. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with preschools in North Carolina

Greensboro, NC 224 providers Charlotte, NC 480 providers Raleigh, NC 240 providers Durham, NC 223 providers Wilmington, NC 76 providers Winston-Salem, NC 103 providers High Point, NC 49 providers Morganton, NC 29 providers Chapel Hill, NC 55 providers Fayetteville, NC 219 providers Henderson, NC 40 providers Hickory, NC 49 providers Marion, NC 25 providers Raeford, NC 38 providers Burlington, NC 44 providers Lenoir, NC 23 providers Lexington, NC 38 providers Concord, NC 62 providers Gastonia, NC 43 providers Jacksonville, NC 40 providers Kernersville, NC 18 providers Kinston, NC 30 providers Lincolnton, NC 20 providers Mocksville, NC 13 providers Cary, NC 67 providers Greenville, NC 57 providers Hamlet, NC 15 providers Murphy, NC 11 providers Newport, NC 7 providers Siler City, NC 21 providers Statesville, NC 38 providers Whiteville, NC 17 providers Asheboro, NC 22 providers Asheville, NC 71 providers Goldsboro, NC 62 providers Graham, NC 15 providers Granite Falls, NC 14 providers Hampstead, NC 9 providers Louisburg, NC 16 providers Mount Airy, NC 18 providers Newton, NC 16 providers Pittsboro, NC 13 providers Reidsville, NC 32 providers Shelby, NC 47 providers Thomasville, NC 16 providers Winterville, NC 14 providers Belmont, NC 10 providers Cashiers, NC 3 providers Clinton, NC 20 providers Dobson, NC 7 providers East Bend, NC 7 providers Forest City, NC 14 providers Fuquay-Varina, NC 32 providers Hendersonville, NC 43 providers Hillsborough, NC 21 providers Huntersville, NC 27 providers Jamestown, NC 10 providers Lumberton, NC 46 providers Mebane, NC 13 providers Oxford, NC 20 providers Pembroke, NC 16 providers Rockingham, NC 10 providers Sneads Ferry, NC 4 providers Waynesville, NC 17 providers Winston-Salem, NC 15 providers Aberdeen, NC 15 providers Albertson, NC 2 providers Banner Elk, NC 3 providers Beaufort, NC 4 providers Boone, NC 16 providers Burgaw, NC 13 providers Burnsville, NC 6 providers Canton, NC 11 providers Chapel Hill, NC 10 providers Connelly Springs, NC 6 providers Conover, NC 12 providers Creedmoor, NC 9 providers Cullowhee, NC 5 providers Eden, NC 10 providers Efland, NC 4 providers Franklin, NC 17 providers Garner, NC 32 providers Havelock, NC 8 providers Holly Ridge, NC 3 providers Iron Station, NC 4 providers Kannapolis, NC 19 providers Mcleansville, NC 2 providers Monroe, NC 28 providers Nashville, NC 6 providers New Bern, NC 32 providers Newland, NC 5 providers North Wilkesboro, NC 7 providers Pilot Mountain, NC 3 providers Riegelwood, NC 3 providers Rocky Mount, NC 38 providers Rocky Point, NC 9 providers Roxboro, NC 32 providers Rutherfordton, NC 6 providers Salisbury, NC 33 providers Southern Pines, NC 17 providers Star, NC 2 providers Sylva, NC 8 providers Walkertown, NC 9 providers Washington, NC 13 providers West End, NC 9 providers Whittier, NC 2 providers Wilkesboro, NC 8 providers Williamston, NC 8 providers Yadkinville, NC 10 providers Advance, NC 1 providers Ahoskie, NC 11 providers Andrews, NC 4 providers Archdale, NC 6 providers Arden, NC 12 providers Atlantic, NC 1 providers Ayden, NC 9 providers Bakersville, NC 4 providers Barco, NC 3 providers Bayboro, NC 3 providers Belhaven, NC 2 providers Bennett, NC 1 providers Bessemer City, NC 6 providers Bethel, NC 5 providers Beulaville, NC 5 providers Biscoe, NC 2 providers Boonville, NC 5 providers Bostic, NC 2 providers Browns Summit, NC 4 providers Bryson City, NC 5 providers Buxton, NC 2 providers Candor, NC 3 providers Carrboro, NC 9 providers Carthage, NC 8 providers Catawba, NC 3 providers Cherokee, NC 4 providers Cherryville, NC 7 providers Chinquapin, NC 1 providers Chocowinity, NC 6 providers Claremont, NC 5 providers Clemmons, NC 10 providers Clyde, NC 7 providers Colerain, NC 1 providers Colfax, NC 3 providers Collettsville, NC 2 providers Columbia, NC 4 providers Cooleemee, NC 1 providers Cornelius, NC 9 providers Crossnore, NC 2 providers Dallas, NC 5 providers Denver, NC 13 providers Dublin, NC 2 providers Eastover, NC 2 providers Edenton, NC 11 providers Elizabeth City, NC 30 providers Elizabethtown, NC 12 providers Elk Park, NC 1 providers Elkin, NC 5 providers Ellenboro, NC 4 providers Ellerbe, NC 1 providers Ennice, NC 1 providers Farmville, NC 8 providers Ferguson, NC 1 providers Franklinton, NC 5 providers Franklinton, NC 1 providers Gaston, NC 3 providers Gatesville, NC 2 providers Gibsonville, NC 7 providers Gold Hill, NC 1 providers Goldston, NC 2 providers Grantsboro, NC 2 providers Grimesland, NC 3 providers Hallsboro, NC 1 providers Hamptonville, NC 2 providers Harmony, NC 2 providers Harrisburg, NC 11 providers Haw River, NC 5 providers Hayesville, NC 5 providers Hays, NC 1 providers Hiddenite, NC 3 providers Hildebran, NC 2 providers Hobgood, NC 1 providers Hudson, NC 7 providers Indian Trail, NC 11 providers Jonesville, NC 4 providers Kenansville, NC 5 providers Kill Devil Hills, NC 5 providers King, NC 8 providers Kings Mountain, NC 18 providers Kitty Hawk, NC 4 providers Knightdale, NC 20 providers La Grange, NC 8 providers Lasker, NC 1 providers Laurinburg, NC 20 providers Lewisville, NC 4 providers Liberty, NC 3 providers Lillington, NC 12 providers Lowell, NC 2 providers Lowgap, NC 2 providers Lumber Bridge, NC 1 providers Macon, NC 1 providers Madison, NC 7 providers Manteo, NC 5 providers Marshall, NC 7 providers Maxton, NC 8 providers Maysville, NC 3 providers Midland, NC 4 providers Mill Spring, NC 4 providers Mooresville, NC 38 providers Moravian Falls, NC 1 providers Morehead City, NC 8 providers Mount Holly, NC 3 providers Moyock, NC 7 providers Mt Gilead, NC 1 providers Mt Olive, NC 1 providers Nags Head, NC 4 providers Nebo, NC 3 providers Norlina, NC 5 providers Oak Ridge, NC 3 providers Ocracoke, NC 1 providers Old Fort, NC 4 providers Pinetown, NC 1 providers Piney Creek, NC 1 providers Pink Hill, NC 1 providers Pinnacle, NC 2 providers Pleasant Garden, NC 2 providers Pollocksville, NC 1 providers Poplar Branch, NC 1 providers Providence, NC 1 providers Ramseur, NC 3 providers Red Springs, NC 6 providers Roanoke Rapids, NC 15 providers Roaring River, NC 3 providers Robbins, NC 3 providers Robersonville, NC 3 providers Rockwell, NC 3 providers Rose Hill, NC 6 providers Ruffin, NC 4 providers Sanford, NC 34 providers Sedalia, NC 2 providers Shawboro, NC 1 providers Simpson, NC 1 providers Smyrna, NC 1 providers Snow Camp, NC 2 providers Snow Hill, NC 9 providers Sparta, NC 6 providers Spindale, NC 6 providers Spruce Pine, NC 4 providers Stanley, NC 6 providers State Road, NC 1 providers Stokesdale, NC 4 providers Stovall, NC 4 providers Sugar Grove, NC 2 providers Swan Quarter, NC 1 providers Swansboro, NC 5 providers Tabor City, NC 7 providers Tarboro, NC 11 providers Trenton, NC 2 providers Troy, NC 6 providers Tryon, NC 3 providers Tyner, NC 1 providers Valdese, NC 4 providers Vale, NC 5 providers Vass, NC 5 providers Wake Forest, NC 19 providers Wallace, NC 8 providers Walnut Cove, NC 4 providers Warrensville, NC 1 providers Warrenton, NC 4 providers Warsaw, NC 7 providers Waxhaw, NC 15 providers Wendell, NC 11 providers Westfield, NC 1 providers Windsor, NC 9 providers Winfall, NC 3 providers Youngsville, NC 4 providers

About preschools in North Carolina

Preschools are early-education programs, often for children ages three to five, that build school readiness through structured play and learning. Some are licensed child care programs, while others operate as part-day educational programs, so licensing, hours, and calendars vary widely.

Frequently asked questions

How many preschools does North Carolina have?

This directory covers 661 licensed preschools in North Carolina, spread across 275 cities and counties, drawn from state child care licensing registries.

What is the best way to compare preschools in North Carolina?

When comparing preschools, ask about hours and calendars, class sizes, teacher qualifications, and how the program balances play with instruction. If you need full-day coverage, confirm whether the program offers it or partners with another provider. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: State child care licensing registries (9 states), US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch). Data as of 2026-10-07.

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