Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Cary Heights KinderCare
About the School
- Cary Heights KinderCare in Cary, NC, offers a nonsectarian early childhood program serving children through pre鈥搆indergarten age.
- Established in 1969, the school provides day care services within the Cary Heights neighborhood.
- The co鈥揺d program is part of the suburban Cary community and focuses on early learning for preschool鈥揳ge children.
- Cary Heights KinderCare is located near other early childhood programs such as Triangle Montessori Academy and Cary Towne KinderCare.
- Tuition and acceptance rates for private preschools in Cary vary, with area averages around $16,458 and 75% respectively.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Cary Heights KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Motto
'More Than Daycare'
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cary Heights KinderCare's ranking?
Cary Heights KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Cary Heights KinderCare?
The application deadline for Cary Heights KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cary Heights KinderCare located?
Cary Heights KinderCare is located in the Cary Heights neighborhood of Cary, NC.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Cary Heights KinderCare is Cary Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Triangle Montessori Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Triangle Montessori Academy (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
540 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1118 SE Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
203 Kilmayne Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 852 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Specialized Curriculum
315 S 3rd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students
Catholic
1401 Edwards Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 834-1625
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
540 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 852 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
540 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1118 SE Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
203 Kilmayne Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1177 Nw Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Moncure School Road
Moncure, NC 27559
(919) 542-3725
Moncure, NC 27559
(919) 542-3725
8956.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Andrews Store Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7069
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7069
8957.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Granite Mill Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 969-0070
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 969-0070
8957.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Reading: 75-79%)
444 Seaforth Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
8957.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,088 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 Woodland Grove Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
8957.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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