Awards Earned

#1 in Goldsboro

Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Goldsboro. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.

Best Safety

Earned the highest safety score in Goldsboro. This dimension evaluates facility maintenance, staff-to-child ratios, emergency preparedness, and parent-reported safety perceptions.

Best Curriculum

Earned the highest curriculum score in Goldsboro. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.

Best Arts & Enrichment

Earned the highest arts score in Goldsboro. This dimension captures music, visual arts, creative play, and enrichment programming that goes beyond core academics.

Best Infant Care

Earned the highest infant care score in Goldsboro. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.

Best Kindergarten Prep

Earned the highest kindergarten readiness score in Goldsboro. This dimension measures literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skill-building that prepares children for elementary school.

Best Teacher Quality

Earned the highest teacher quality score in Goldsboro. This dimension reflects educator credentials, tenure, consistency, and the depth of praise parents direct at specific staff members.

Most Compassionate

Earned the highest compassion score in Goldsboro. This dimension captures warmth, emotional attunement, and the degree to which parents feel their child is genuinely loved and seen.

Best Management

Earned the highest management score in Goldsboro. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, operational consistency, communication quality, and how problems are handled.

Best Culture

Earned the highest culture score in Goldsboro. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.

Best Extras

Earned the highest extras score in Goldsboro. This dimension captures standout features — specialty programs, extended hours, unique amenities, or community partnerships that set a center apart.

Full Ranking Detail

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Goldsboro KinderCare at 901 Landmark Drive is Wayne County's most-reviewed licensed childcare center, holding a 4-star NC DCDEE rating and national NAC accreditation. Parents consistently praise the hands-on director and stable, caring teaching staff. The center serves children from 6 weeks through school age with a structured curriculum and enrichment electives.

Safety7.0

Curriculum8.0

Art / Music7.0

Infant care8.0

Kindergarten readiness8.0

Teacher quality8.0

Compassion8.0

Management8.0

Culture8.0

Class sizes6.0

Extracurriculars7.0

What parents say

“Such a fantastic daycare! Could not imagine having my children attend anywhere else. The teachers are great, and we see very little turnover.”

“The director Tonya is always present and reliable I really appreciate the teachers they show my kids so much love.”

“Great and friendly staff!”

Programs & curriculum

Curriculum & approach: Research-based curriculum emphasizing literacy, math, science, Spanish, and social-emotional skills, meeting children where they are both socially and academically. Serves ages 6 weeks to 5 years (infants through pre-K).

Programs & activities: Small group enrichment classes including Cooking Academy (cultural recipes and STEM skills), Music Explorers (singing, instruments, creative composition), and Phonics Adventures (letter recognition and early reading). Also offers hands-on art, pretend play, science experiments, and outdoor playground time.

What sets it apart: Accredited by National Accreditation Commission. Nutritious meals and snacks by a registered dietician included (accommodates vegetarian, allergy, and special dietary needs); open 6:30 AM-6:00 PM Mon-Fri; accepts state/local subsidies, military support, employer benefits, sibling discounts; KinderCare app for parent communication.

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#1 in Goldsboro

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/north-carolina/raleigh/goldsboro/goldsboro-kindercare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/rank-1-city.jpg" alt="#1 in Goldsboro - Goldsboro KinderCare - Goldsboro, NC" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> #1 in Goldsboro Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Goldsboro. This is the highest recognition we award in the city. </a>

Best Safety

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/north-carolina/raleigh/goldsboro/goldsboro-kindercare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-safety.jpg" alt="Best Safety - Goldsboro KinderCare - Goldsboro, NC" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Safety Earned the highest safety score in Goldsboro. This dimension evaluates facility maintenance, staff-to-child ratios, emergency preparedness, and parent-reported safety perceptions. </a>

Best Curriculum

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/north-carolina/raleigh/goldsboro/goldsboro-kindercare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-curriculum.jpg" alt="Best Curriculum - Goldsboro KinderCare - Goldsboro, NC" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Curriculum Earned the highest curriculum score in Goldsboro. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage. </a>

Best Arts & Enrichment

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/north-carolina/raleigh/goldsboro/goldsboro-kindercare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-arts.jpg" alt="Best Arts & Enrichment - Goldsboro KinderCare - Goldsboro, NC" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Arts & Enrichment Earned the highest arts score in Goldsboro. This dimension captures music, visual arts, creative play, and enrichment programming that goes beyond core academics. </a>

Best Infant Care

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/north-carolina/raleigh/goldsboro/goldsboro-kindercare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-infant.jpg" alt="Best Infant Care - Goldsboro KinderCare - Goldsboro, NC" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Infant Care Earned the highest infant care score in Goldsboro. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms. </a>

Best Kindergarten Prep

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/north-carolina/raleigh/goldsboro/goldsboro-kindercare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-kinder.jpg" alt="Best Kindergarten Prep - Goldsboro KinderCare - Goldsboro, NC" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Kindergarten Prep Earned the highest kindergarten readiness score in Goldsboro. This dimension measures literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skill-building that prepares children for elementary school. </a>

Best Teacher Quality

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/north-carolina/raleigh/goldsboro/goldsboro-kindercare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-teacherq.jpg" alt="Best Teacher Quality - Goldsboro KinderCare - Goldsboro, NC" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Teacher Quality Earned the highest teacher quality score in Goldsboro. This dimension reflects educator credentials, tenure, consistency, and the depth of praise parents direct at specific staff members. </a>

Most Compassionate

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/north-carolina/raleigh/goldsboro/goldsboro-kindercare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-compassion.jpg" alt="Most Compassionate - Goldsboro KinderCare - Goldsboro, NC" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Most Compassionate Earned the highest compassion score in Goldsboro. This dimension captures warmth, emotional attunement, and the degree to which parents feel their child is genuinely loved and seen. </a>

Best Management

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/north-carolina/raleigh/goldsboro/goldsboro-kindercare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-mgmt.jpg" alt="Best Management - Goldsboro KinderCare - Goldsboro, NC" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Management Earned the highest management score in Goldsboro. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, operational consistency, communication quality, and how problems are handled. </a>

Best Culture

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/north-carolina/raleigh/goldsboro/goldsboro-kindercare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-culture.jpg" alt="Best Culture - Goldsboro KinderCare - Goldsboro, NC" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Culture Earned the highest culture score in Goldsboro. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door. </a>

Best Extras

<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/north-carolina/raleigh/goldsboro/goldsboro-kindercare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> <img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-extra.jpg" alt="Best Extras - Goldsboro KinderCare - Goldsboro, NC" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy"> Best Extras Earned the highest extras score in Goldsboro. This dimension captures standout features — specialty programs, extended hours, unique amenities, or community partnerships that set a center apart. </a>

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