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)
Riverwood KinderCare
About the School
- Riverwood KinderCare in Clayton, NC offers a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool students.
- Established in 1969, the school provides co鈥揺d early learning services in a suburban community.
- The center's enrollment focuses exclusively on the pre鈥搆indergarten level, aligning with local demand for early childhood education.
- Riverwood KinderCare operates with a student鈥搕eacher ratio consistent with early childhood program standards in the Clayton area.
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
Riverwood 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
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Riverwood KinderCare often compared to?
Riverwood KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Kids R Kids, Southside Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Riverwood KinderCare's ranking?
Riverwood KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Riverwood KinderCare?
The application deadline for Riverwood KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Riverwood KinderCare vs. Kids R Kids, Riverwood KinderCare vs. Southside Christian School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Riverwood KinderCare is Academy Of Hope (2.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Southside Christian School (3.9 miles away)
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Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-girls (Christian)
408 Covered Bridge Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8181
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
307 Tew Ct
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8864
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2220 Wendell Falls Parkway
Wendell, NC 27591
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 146 students
Christian
4967 Us 70 Bus Hwy W
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 359-9959
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-girls (Christian)
408 Covered Bridge Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8181
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 146 students
Christian
4967 Us 70 Bus Hwy W
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 359-9959
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Christian
4423 Wilsons Mills Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(252) 395-2771
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students
Baptist
615 Mack Todd Rd
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 269-6915
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-girls (Christian)
408 Covered Bridge Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8181
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 146 students
Christian
4967 Us 70 Bus Hwy W
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 359-9959
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: K-1 | 8 students
Christian
4301 Pearl Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 662-1664
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students
525 Carolinian Avenue
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 295-5954
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
307 Tew Ct
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8864
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2220 Wendell Falls Parkway
Wendell, NC 27591
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students
525 Carolinian Avenue
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 295-5954
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
200 Forest Dr.
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-4166
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Quick Facts
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
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2529 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6000
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6000
8948.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2911 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6161
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6161
8948.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Main Street
Buies Creek, NC 27506
(910) 893-3505
Buies Creek, NC 27506
(910) 893-3505
8948.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
282 N Harnett School Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-4480
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-4480
8948.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
585 Brick Mill Road
Coats, NC 27521
(910) 897-8353
Coats, NC 27521
(910) 897-8353
8949.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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