Cary Heights KinderCare in Cary, NC, offers a nonsectarian early childhood program serving children through pre–kindergarten age.
Established in 1969, the school provides day care services within the Cary Heights neighborhood.
The co–ed program is part of the suburban Cary community and focuses on early learning for preschool–age 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)
- 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
Cary Heights 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
School Notes
- School Motto: 'More Than Daycare'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 Private 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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Triangle Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Triangle Montessori Academy ![Triangle Montessori Academy Photo - The beautiful gardens at Triangle Montessori Academy.]( "Triangle Montessori Academy Photo - The beautiful gardens at Triangle Montessori Academy.")
Montessori School
540 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Cary Towne KinderCare ![Cary Towne KinderCare Photo - Cary Towne KinderCare]( "Cary Towne KinderCare Photo - Cary Towne KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1118 SE Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Cary Academy
(1)
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kildare Farm KinderCare ![Kildare Farm KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom]( "Kildare Farm KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
203 Kilmayne Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cary Academy
(1)
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Scholars Academy Gifted And Artistically Elite
Special Program Emphasis
315 S 3rd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Cardinal Gibbons High School
(Catholic)
1401 Edwards Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 834-1625
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 834-1625
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hopewell Academy
(3)
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
3.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Triangle Montessori Academy ![Triangle Montessori Academy Photo - The beautiful gardens at Triangle Montessori Academy.]( "Triangle Montessori Academy Photo - The beautiful gardens at Triangle Montessori Academy.")
Montessori School
540 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Triangle Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Cary Academy
(1)
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Triangle Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Triangle Montessori Academy ![Triangle Montessori Academy Photo - The beautiful gardens at Triangle Montessori Academy.]( "Triangle Montessori Academy Photo - The beautiful gardens at Triangle Montessori Academy.")
Montessori School
540 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Cary Towne KinderCare ![Cary Towne KinderCare Photo - Cary Towne KinderCare]( "Cary Towne KinderCare Photo - Cary Towne KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1118 SE Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Kildare Farm KinderCare ![Kildare Farm KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom]( "Kildare Farm KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
203 Kilmayne Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1177 Nw Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Moncure School
(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%
Chatham Grove Elementary School
(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%
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
(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%
Seaforth High School
(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%
Woods Charter
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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