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)
Holly Springs KinderCare
About the School
- Holly Springs KinderCare is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool students in Holly Springs, NC. Established in 1969, the school operates in a suburban community.
- The program focuses on preschool education and has a co–ed enrollment format.
- Holly Springs KinderCare is part of the local early learning options near other area preschools and elementary schools.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio appropriate for early childhood settings in Holly Springs.
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
Holly Springs 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
School Notes
- School Motto: Building Confidence for Life
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Holly Springs KinderCare often compared to?
Holly Springs KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School by visitors of our site.
What is Holly Springs KinderCare's ranking?
Holly Springs KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holly Springs KinderCare?
The application deadline for Holly Springs KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Holly Springs KinderCare vs. The Goddard School
The nearest high school to Holly Springs KinderCare is New School Montessori Center (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Thales Academy Holly Springs Pre-k-5 (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students
11244 Holly Springs New Hill Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 762-7297
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
801 Earp Street
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 552-3196
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
5617 Sunset Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 303-3636
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3901 Kildaire Farm Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 303-7767
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
201 Powhatan Drive
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27525
(951) 451-4091
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
5617 Sunset Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 303-3636
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 786 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
801 & 1101 Buck Jones Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 230-6554
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
10212 Fayetteville Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5612
Distance: 8.4 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: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students
11244 Holly Springs New Hill Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 762-7297
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
5617 Sunset Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 303-3636
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
625 Magdala Place
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 657-4800
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
100 W Lochmere Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 851-7271
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students
11244 Holly Springs New Hill Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 762-7297
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
801 Earp Street
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 552-3196
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
5617 Sunset Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 303-3636
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3901 Kildaire Farm Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 303-7767
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
201 Powhatan Drive
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27525
(951) 451-4091
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1127 Greenwood Rd
Lemon Springs, NC 28355
(919) 776-0506
Lemon Springs, NC 28355
(919) 776-0506
8942.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Sanlee Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2309 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 708-7227
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 708-7227
8943.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Southern Lee High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Tramway Road
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 718-2400
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 718-2400
8943.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Wb Wicker Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Vance St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 897-5400
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 897-5400
8943.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
8944 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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