We have 313 child care providers in Cary, NC! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.

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Keisha M. says "Pearl provided excellent, reliable, caring, and compassionate child care for my two children; and I will use her services again for my soon to be born...
Sara N. says "We hired Sabrina as a nanny for our now 19 month old son over the summer and we certainly highly recommend her work. Not only does she have a natural...
Care Member says "If there is one word I could use to describe Sheila it would be reliable. Sheila was a nanny for our premie baby for 1.5 years and 6 months for our then...
Kim Z. says "I was Anna's teacher. She was always hard working and kind to her peers. She is very responsible and I would trust her in any job. She has a very good heart...
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Ryan H. says "Our family had the pleasure of having Andrea M. nanny for us for nearly a year and a half for our son. When she started with us our son was 4 months old,...
Care Member says "Courtney has been an incredible caregiver for our baby. She is kind, patient, and truly dedicated to providing a loving and safe environment. We are so...
Care Member says "Angela is our current nanny. She has been with us for a year and a half. She comes every day. She works so hard and gives her everything into her work....
Bb B. says "I hired Brandy for overnight care of my newborn the day I came home from the hospital. I was a single mom with no family around and Brandy quickly became more...
Care Member says "She is very prompt, professional and caring individual, she responds in a timely manner even when needed on a short notice, highly recommended "
Arvind S. says "Miss Tatiana has been with us for three years now. Our child is a special needs child with some developmental delays. During our very first meeting, we...
Kristina C. says "Hayden worked as a temporary nanny for our two boys (ages 10, 11) for 2 1/2 weeks. She was nothing short of fantastic. She quickly built a good...
Care Member says "Nicki is the most amazing caregiver we’ve ever had. She is great with all ages but really shines with babies. She is infinitely knowledgable, loving,...
Jereme S. says "Morgan was amazing for our family of 3 kids! We miss her!"
Javier W. says "Tien is very calm and has a gentle and friendly personality! She is very soft-spoken with a mother-like vibe. I also, catch her folding our clothing and...
Care Member says "Jaela is truly a rare gem! She has been extremely flexible and reliable during difficult/sensitive times as my family went through divorce. She has...
Child care centers in Cary, NC
Danielle F. says "Erica is a truly professional caregiver. She worked with us to get our infant daughter through some tough adjustments including bottle refusal and sleep...
Lauren K. says "We could not have gotten luckier in finding Ms. K when we moved from VA to NC with our then 2 year old daughter. Even with an ongoing pandemic and ever...
Rachelle B. says "We are so thankful to have found Busy Bee Preschool many years ago for our oldest child and now currently have two children enrolled. It is such a...
Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....
Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...
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314 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.42/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8
Child Care Providers in Cary, NC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 144 reviews of the 313 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $19.42 per hour as of January 2026. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
Care.com currently has 237 child care providers near you in Cary, NC. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Cary, NC and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Cary, NC that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Cary, NC, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Cary, NC and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.