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 (2026)
- Top-Ranked NC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
West Cary KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Application URL
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
How much does West Cary KinderCare cost?
West Cary KinderCare's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
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 Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cary Knowledge Beginnings (1.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cary Knowledge Beginnings ![Cary Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Lobby]( "Cary Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
250 Cornerstone Dr
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-8684
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-8684
1.2 miles
Gr: NS | 20 students
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Cranfield Academy - Cary ![Cranfield Academy - Cary Photo]( "Cranfield Academy - Cary Photo")
Montessori School
150 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-1112
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-1112
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Hopewell Academy
(3)
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Discovery Child Development Center Llc
Daycare / Preschool
11000 Lake Grove Blvd
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 234-0735
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 234-0735
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hopewell Academy
(3)
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Scholars Academy Gifted And Artistically Elite
Special Program Emphasis
315 S 3rd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
3.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Accelerator School Llc
Special Program Emphasis
111-100 Competition Center Dr
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 208-9379
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 208-9379
4.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students
Mariposa School
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
5.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Hopewell Academy
(3)
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Scholars Academy Gifted And Artistically Elite
Special Program Emphasis
315 S 3rd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
3.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cary Knowledge Beginnings ![Cary Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Lobby]( "Cary Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
250 Cornerstone Dr
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-8684
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-8684
1.2 miles
Gr: NS | 20 students
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Cranfield Academy - Cary ![Cranfield Academy - Cary Photo]( "Cranfield Academy - Cary Photo")
Montessori School
150 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-1112
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-1112
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Discovery Child Development Center Llc
Daycare / Preschool
11000 Lake Grove Blvd
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 234-0735
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 234-0735
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bt Bullock Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1410 Mcneill Road
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-0160
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 718-0160
8953.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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
8955.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
8956.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
George M. Horton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79 Horton Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-2303
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-2303
8956.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Northwood High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Northwood High School Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
8957 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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