Falls Lake KinderCare is a nonsectarian early learning program located in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC, serving children up to pre鈥搆indergarten.
Founded in 1969, the school provides early childhood care and education in a suburban community setting.
As a co鈥揺ducational day care, Falls Lake KinderCare focuses on early childhood development within Raleigh's private school market.
The program competes within a local landscape that includes other Raleigh preschools and early learning centers offering similar grade spans.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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)
Top Rankings
Falls Lake KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls Lake KinderCare's ranking?
Falls Lake KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Falls Lake KinderCare?
The application deadline for Falls Lake KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Falls Lake KinderCare located?
Falls Lake KinderCare is located in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 16 other private schools located in North Raleigh.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Falls Lake KinderCare is Neuse Christian Academy (3.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Durant Road KinderCare (1.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Durant Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
10350 Durant Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 846-2424
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 846-2424
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Guidepost Montessori At Spruce Tree
Montessori School
12600 Spruce Tree Way
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 825-1771
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 825-1771
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Raleigh Knowledge Beginnings ![Raleigh Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Infant Classroom. Come and see the art projects our babies are making in class, learn about our wet & messy activities and meet our nurturing teachers!]( "Raleigh Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Infant Classroom. Come and see the art projects our babies are making in class, learn about our wet & messy activities and meet our nurturing teachers!")
Daycare / Preschool
10741 Forest Pines Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-3401
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-3401
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students
Northeast Raleigh KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4204 Jacqueline Lane
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 954-8811
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 954-8811
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Little Lambs Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
12200 Bayleaf Church Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 847-4477
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 847-4477
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 237 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Neuse Christian Academy ![Neuse Christian Academy Photo - High School Chorus]( "Neuse Christian Academy Photo - High School Chorus")
(Baptist)
7600 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-6496
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-6496
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 360 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6551 Meridian Dr 131
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 877-5770
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 877-5770
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 32 students
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7300 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,596 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3109 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 576-7064
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 576-7064
4.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 272 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Neuse Christian Academy ![Neuse Christian Academy Photo - High School Chorus]( "Neuse Christian Academy Photo - High School Chorus")
(Baptist)
7600 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-6496
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-6496
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 360 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6551 Meridian Dr 131
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 877-5770
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 877-5770
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 32 students
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7300 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,596 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8151 Town Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 303-3108
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 303-3108
4.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Durant Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
10350 Durant Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 846-2424
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 846-2424
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Guidepost Montessori At Spruce Tree
Montessori School
12600 Spruce Tree Way
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 825-1771
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 825-1771
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Raleigh Knowledge Beginnings ![Raleigh Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Infant Classroom. Come and see the art projects our babies are making in class, learn about our wet & messy activities and meet our nurturing teachers!]( "Raleigh Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Infant Classroom. Come and see the art projects our babies are making in class, learn about our wet & messy activities and meet our nurturing teachers!")
Daycare / Preschool
10741 Forest Pines Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-3401
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-3401
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students
Northeast Raleigh KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4204 Jacqueline Lane
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 954-8811
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 954-8811
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Little Lambs Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
12200 Bayleaf Church Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 847-4477
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 847-4477
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 237 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7901 Humie Olive Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8454
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8454
8966.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 896 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7801 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0500
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0500
8966.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,748 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7701 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
8966.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
7451 Woods Creek Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 694-8422
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 694-8422
8967.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11500 Holly Springs New Hill R
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 694-8885
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 694-8885
8967.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 873 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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