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)
Oceana Place KinderCare
About the School
- Oceana Place KinderCare in Cary, NC offers a nonsectarian early childhood program serving children up to pre–kindergarten.
- Founded in 1969, the center provides day care and early learning services within a suburban community.
- The school operates as a co–educational facility without religious affiliation, focusing on early childhood development.
- Oceana Place KinderCare's enrollment includes children through pre–kindergarten, aligning with local demand for early childhood education options.
- Located near other Cary early learning centers, the program contributes to diverse preschool availability in the area.
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
Oceana Place 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oceana Place KinderCare's ranking?
Oceana Place KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Oceana Place KinderCare?
The application deadline for Oceana Place KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Oceana Place KinderCare is Cary Christian School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 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: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1177 Nw Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
2590 Laura Duncan Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-6494
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
203 Kilmayne Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Distance: 0.1 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: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Specialized Curriculum
315 S 3rd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Distance: 0.1 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: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Specialized Curriculum
315 S 3rd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Extracurriculars: 3
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1177 Nw Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
2590 Laura Duncan Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-6494
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
203 Kilmayne Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3821 NW Cary Pkwy
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 283-4344
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Deep River Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4000 Deep River Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
8953.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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
8955.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Perry W Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2655 Hamlet Chapel Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 967-9925
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 967-9925
8955.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
8956.7 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
8956.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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