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Preschools in Raleigh, NC are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 195 listed preschools

7488 - La Petite Academy of Raleigh - Pleasant Pines

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

2016 - Childtime at Bedford Falls

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

Mimi's Home Daycare

I have 3 children (ages 1, 3, and 9) and Mimi's Daycare has cared for all of them at some point or another. She is loving, nurturing, and...

- Portia J.

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7488 - La Petite Academy of Raleigh - Pleasant Pines

6601 PLEASANT PINES DR RALEIGH, NC

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

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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2016 - Childtime at Bedford Falls

2601 SAINT PAULS SQ RALEIGH, NC

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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7486 - La Petite Academy of Raleigh - Hedingham

1420 HEDINGHAM BLVD RALEIGH, NC

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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HILLEL PRESCHOOL

7410 FALLS OF NEUSE RD RALEIGH, NC

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
+ 2 more
A Strong Jewish Foundation—Open to All We proudly provide a Jewish values-based education in an environment that is open, inclusive, and welcoming to families of all religious and cultural backgrounds. At Hillel Preschool, we believe that early childhood is a magical and foundational time. Our mission is to nurture the whole...
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Mimi's Home Daycare

4023 Flat Sedge Ln Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
MiMi's Home Daycare provides a nurturing, family-oriented environment for your child by a provider who is well-credentialed with an Associate's in Early Childhood Education and NC Early Education Certification. We offer care for no more than 5 children between the ages of 0 months and 12 years to provide the personal care your...

Portia J. says "I have 3 children (ages 1, 3, and 9) and Mimi's Daycare has cared for all of them at some point or another. She is loving, nurturing, and truly grows to...

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The Learning Cottage

5416 Fieldcross Ct. Raleigh, NC

We are a 4 star licensed family childcare home that is dedicated to preparing each child for school through creative play and hands-on learning. We are managed by a licensed elementary school teacher and mother who is passionate about educating the youth and preparing them for the future. Our small group setting provides your...
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Giggles Drop-In Childcare of Raleigh

6504 Falls Of Neuse Rd Suite 150 Raleigh, NC

Special needs
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Giggles Drop In Childcare of Raleigh fills many important needs for families. We offer day care services, drop in childcare services, after school care, track out options, summer camps options and even birthday parties that are safe and fun for your child to be creative, socialize and simply have a great time. As a bonus, we...
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Little Makers Drop In Care

2409118 Crabtree Blvd Raleigh, NC

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
We are a new indoor playground facility that is offering drop in child care services and summer camp. Our rates are hourly and weekly. Summer Camp starts June 15th and runs until August 21st. It is $125/ week for school age children. Activities include science projects, nature days, parks, and the pool/ museums (tentatively). We...
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Star Cares

4841 Draper Rd Raleigh, NC

State license verified

I'm Star! I am a 39yr old mother of one, C.. For eight years, I was a high school English teacher, but once I became a mom my priorities shifted. I decided to stay at home to ensure he was receiving the best care. It was such a joy to watch him grow and learn new things, and I hope to do the same with your little. As a mom,...
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CHILDWORKS, INC.

6215 LITCHFORD RD RALEIGH, NC

3.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Our preschool offers care as early as six weeks up to school-age. Our center provides a loving and home-like environment. We have discovered that at preschool, children build a strong foundation in social, pre-academic, and general life skills that will give them a leg up in school and beyond. At Childworks your child will...

Care Member says "I absolutely love this center . They have a made me and son so welcomed being that I’m a first time mom it was very hard for me . They keep me updated...

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4803 - Everbrook Academy of Wake Forest - Raleigh

11370 COMMON OAKS DR RALEIGH, NC

5.0(1)

State license verified

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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HAPPY TIMES CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER

301 N KING CHARLES RD RALEIGH, NC

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
HAPPY TIMES CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER 919-235-2618 happytimeone@bellsouth.net 301 NORTH KING CHARLES ROAD Our facilities located downtown Raleigh offer play or child directed classrooms and two private playgrounds. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning...

Laverene C. says "Before starting my two grand children hated going to daycare more then 2 days a week but with this school that quickly went away and now on weekends...

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7487 - La Petite Academy of Raleigh - Leesville

9313 LEESVILLE RD RALEIGH, NC

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

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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Come Grow With Us Daycare

3760 Charleston Park Drive Raleigh, NC

5.0(3)
The owner and founder of CGWU Preschool have professionally worked in the early childhood field for over 25 years. Being a mother of three young children, she knows how important it is to find good quality care. CGWU specializes in allowing children to reach their full potential. With our warm and nurturing environment,...

Tyra Y. says "My experience with CGWUP was exceptional! For a home daycare it is above and beyond what u would expect! The entire curriculum is presented to u and a...

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Guidepost Montessori at Spruce Tree

12600 Spruce Tree Way Raleigh, NC

3.3(4)

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. At our beautiful Raleigh/Wakefield location, your child will take advantage of the new, beautiful classrooms and natural surroundings that allow for an indoor-outdoor classroom flow. Now...

Reagan W. says "My son, George, has been attending Guidepost Montessori at Spruce Tree since he was only eight weeks old in the midst of the pandemic. With so much...

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Falls Academy

6840 Falls Of Neuse Rd Raleigh, NC

3.9(7)
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
North Raleigh Family owned Christian based preschool where our focus is the safety, happiness, and quality education of your child.

Nick P. says "An absolute breath of fresh air! Our great nephew has thrived at this Academy /daycare. We Feel extremely lucky that we could get this little guy into...

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Children's House In Home Daycare

8728 Owl Roost Place Raleigh, NC

5.0(5)
Children's House In-Home Daycare is a licensed Montessori home daycare. We provide care for children, 18 months to 12 years. We have a very fun, loving, and nurturing environment where children love to learn and grow. Our classroom is beautifully furnished and filled with developmentally appropriate materials for children....

Nichole B. says "Our son Cooper went to Children's House Daycare we noticed much improvement in his speech as well as his basic learning skills. He came home knowing...

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BRIGHT HAVEN ACADEMY

7909 CREEDMOOR RD RALEIGH, NC

5.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
+ 2 more
We are a family owned and operated childcare center serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Our facility is conveniently located in North Raleigh just moments from 540. We have 6 beautiful classrooms and 4 private outdoor play areas. Your toddler will feel safe and loved and get plenty of one-on-one attention and develop a...

Jenn T. says "My oldest was there for 6 months and then he went on to Kindergarten. My other son was there since he was 1 1/2 for about 3-4 years and now I have a toddler...

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BUTTONS AND BOWS #1

3801 MITCHELL MILL RD RALEIGH, NC

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$3000/mo
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kindergarten

Danielle F. says "I think they truly love the kids. They are so great. My son doesn't want to leave some days -- they are just amazing!"

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Preschool
Child care
Asbury Preschool is an early childhood education provider and childcare facility located at 6612 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The school caters to children ages six months to five years old, providing them a Christian environment and developmentally appropriate principles and activities that promote language...

Care Member says "We have loved Asbury Preschool for my 3 and 5 year old! The teachers are fantastic and my kiddos love going to school every day. We did transitional...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Raleigh, NC

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Raleigh, NC. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Raleigh, NC for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Raleigh, NC, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Raleigh, NC.

When looking for a preschool near you in Raleigh, NC on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Raleigh, NC who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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