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)
Falls Lake KinderCare
About the School
- Falls Lake KinderCare is a nonsectarian early learning program located in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC, serving children up to pre–kindergarten.
- Founded in 1969, the school provides early childhood care and education in a suburban community setting.
- As a co–educational 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)
School Rankings
Falls Lake 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 & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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 Private 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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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10350 Durant Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 846-2424
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Montessori School
12600 Spruce Tree Way
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 825-1771
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
10741 Forest Pines Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-3401
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4204 Jacqueline Lane
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 954-8811
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 237 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
12200 Bayleaf Church Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 847-4477
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
7600 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-6496
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 32 students
6551 Meridian Dr 131
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 877-5770
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,256 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,589 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
7300 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
3109 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 878-7640
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
7600 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-6496
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 32 students
6551 Meridian Dr 131
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 877-5770
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,256 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,589 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
7300 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-5 | 538 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
8151 Town Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 303-3108
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10350 Durant Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 846-2424
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Montessori School
12600 Spruce Tree Way
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 825-1771
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
10741 Forest Pines Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-3401
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4204 Jacqueline Lane
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 954-8811
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 237 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
12200 Bayleaf Church Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 847-4477
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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%
Apex Friendship High School
(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%
Apex Friendship Middle School
(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%
Oakview Elementary School
(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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