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)
West Cary KinderCare
About the School
- West Cary KinderCare in Cary, NC offers a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool–level students.
- Founded in 1969, the school operates in a suburban community and provides co–educational care.
- Annual tuition at West Cary KinderCare is $25,000, higher than the Cary average private elementary tuition of $16,458.
- The program emphasizes early childhood education within a day care setting tailored to the Cary area.
- West Cary KinderCare is part of a local network of early learning centers, including nearby schools with varying grade spans and enrollment sizes.
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
West Cary 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
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mary Johnson, CEO of ABC Corp. (Graduated 2010) -
- James Smith, Author of Bestselling Novel (Graduated 2008) -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from West Cary KinderCare?
West Cary KinderCare famous alumni include: Mary Johnson, CEO of ABC Corp. (Graduated 2010) and James Smith, Author of Bestselling Novel (Graduated 2008).
What is West Cary KinderCare's ranking?
West Cary KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for West Cary KinderCare?
The application deadline for West Cary KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to West Cary KinderCare is Hopewell Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chesterbrook Academy Private School of Cary (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cary Knowledge Beginnings (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
250 Cornerstone Dr
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-8684
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Extracurriculars: 3
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K
Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori School
150 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-1112
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
Daycare / Preschool
11000 Lake Grove Blvd
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 234-0735
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Specialized Curriculum
315 S 3rd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
Distance: 3.8 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: 4.7 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum
111-100 Competition Center Dr
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 208-9379
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Extracurriculars: 3
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Specialized Curriculum
315 S 3rd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
Distance: 3.8 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: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
250 Cornerstone Dr
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-8684
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Extracurriculars: 3
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K
Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori School
150 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-1112
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
Daycare / Preschool
11000 Lake Grove Blvd
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 234-0735
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3821 NW Cary Pkwy
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 319-9400
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7615 O'kelly Chapel Rd
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8660
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8660
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Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Green Hope Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2700 Louis Stephens Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 388-5270
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 388-5270
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Green Hope High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 380-3700
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 380-3700
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Highcroft Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5415 Highcroft Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 460-3527
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 460-3527
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Turner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Turner Creek Road
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 363-1391
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 363-1391
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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