Oceana Place KinderCare in Cary, NC offers a nonsectarian early childhood program serving children up to pre鈥搆indergarten.
Founded in 1969, the center provides day care and early learning services within a suburban community.
The school operates as a co鈥揺ducational facility without religious affiliation, focusing on early childhood development.
Oceana Place KinderCare's enrollment includes children through pre鈥搆indergarten, 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)
Top Rankings
Oceana Place 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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 草榴社区 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1177 Nw Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K
Grove School Of Cary
Daycare / Preschool
2590 Laura Duncan Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-6494
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-6494
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Kildare Farm KinderCare ![Kildare Farm KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom]( "Kildare Farm KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
203 Kilmayne Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 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
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Hopewell Academy
(3)
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mariposa School
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
2.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students Tuition listed
Cary Academy
(1)
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
3.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
1.3 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
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Hopewell Academy
(3)
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1177 Nw Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K
Grove School Of Cary
Daycare / Preschool
2590 Laura Duncan Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-6494
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-6494
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Kildare Farm KinderCare ![Kildare Farm KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom]( "Kildare Farm KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
203 Kilmayne Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-8790
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Chesterbrook Academy - Cary Preston ![Chesterbrook Academy - Cary Preston Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy - Cary Preston Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3821 NW Cary Pkwy
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 283-4344
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 283-4344
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(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%
(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%
(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%
(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%
(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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