Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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–ed early learning services in a suburban community.
- The center's enrollment focuses exclusively on the pre–kindergarten level, aligning with local demand for early childhood education.
- Riverwood KinderCare operates with a student–teacher ratio consistent with early childhood program standards in the Clayton area.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 Private 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 | 490 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 | 490 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 | 490 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 | 490 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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Rank:
Rank:
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Top 30%10
204 Athletic Club Blvd
Clayton, NC 27527
(919) 359-2769
Clayton, NC 27527
(919) 359-2769
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Riverwood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
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Rank:
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108 Athletic Club Blvd
Clayton, NC 27527
(919) 359-6300
Clayton, NC 27527
(919) 359-6300
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Cooper Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
849 North Mial St
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-0256
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-0256
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
East Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2075 Nc Highway 42 East
Clayton, NC 27527
(919) 550-5311
Clayton, NC 27527
(919) 550-5311
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Clayton High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Fayetteville St
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-4064
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-4064
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,929 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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