Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Jacksonville, NC

Our top licensed picks in Jacksonville — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from NC Division of Child Development and Early Education. 10 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 10 licensed centers in Jacksonville, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Active Kids Winston-salem #283

Jacksonville, NC · 28540

Child Care Center Capacity 112 0 months - 12 months
2

Winston-salem Childcare Academy #286

Jacksonville, NC · 28546

Preschool Capacity 105 2 years - 5 years
3

First Steps Asheville #5

Jacksonville, NC · 28540

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 89 6 weeks - 5 years
4

Abc Academy Asheville #8

Jacksonville, NC · 28546

Before & After School Care Capacity 88 3 years - 5 years
5

Greensboro Sunflower Daycare #106

Jacksonville, NC · 28546

Montessori Capacity 86 6 weeks - 12 years
6

Wilmington Early Learning Center #144

Jacksonville, NC · 28546

Family Daycare Capacity 82 0 months - 5 years
7

Charlotte Little Scholars #248

Jacksonville, NC · 28546

Family Daycare Capacity 77 0 months - 5 years
8

Charlotte Discovery Preschool #245

Jacksonville, NC · 28540

Infant Care Capacity 41 5 years - 12 years
9

Little Genius Greensboro #109

Jacksonville, NC · 28540

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 34 6 weeks - 5 years
10

Growing Minds Wilmington #147

Jacksonville, NC · 28540

Head Start Capacity 18 2 years - 12 years

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