Launching in Wilmington, Raleigh & Charlotte

Childcare you can trust, close to home.

ChildCare Connect brings North Carolina families and trusted local providers together in one warm, easy place. Real reviews, verified credentials, neighbors helping neighbors.

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The problem

Finding childcare shouldn't feel like a second job

Parents spend weeks searching Facebook groups and calling referral lists with no way to compare. Providers struggle to fill spots because families can't find them.

Hours of searching

Parents lose evenings and weekends just finding out which providers near them even have openings.

No transparency

Pricing, availability, and credentials are scattered or hidden. Comparing options is nearly impossible.

Providers stay invisible

Great local providers lose families to word-of-mouth gaps. Without a digital presence, they can't grow.

How it works

Simple, fast, and built for busy families

1

Search your area

Filter by city, type of care, age group, price, and availability to find providers near you.

2

Browse & compare

View profiles with photos, credentials, real reviews, and ratings — all in one place.

3

Connect directly

Message providers, ask questions, and set up visits without leaving the app.

Why I built this

From one parent to another

ChildCare Connect started the way most needed things do — with a frustrating search of my own. Like every parent looking for childcare, I had a list of questions I couldn't get answered without booking tour after tour: Is this place reputable? Are they certified? What does it actually cost? Is there a waiting list — and how long? How many kids per teacher? What's their approach? There was no way to know the basics before spending a Saturday somewhere that was never going to be a fit.

I'm Nikieta. I'm the kind of person who wants to validate everything before I trust it — and nothing deserves that more than the people caring for our kids. That's the whole idea behind this site: the essentials about local providers, gathered in one place, so you can compare honestly and reach out only when it feels right. It's also why I personally review every listing before it goes live.

Nikieta
Founder, ChildCare Connect

Be first in line

We're opening in Wilmington, Raleigh, and Charlotte — with Greensboro, High Point, and Durham planned next. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know the moment we go live in your city.

First access at launch

For parents

Get early access the day we launch in your city — search, compare, and connect before the crowd.

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Founding provider — 6 months free

For providers

Daycares, nannies, sitters, and after-school programs: create your listing today and get your first 6 months free as a founding provider.

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FAQ

Good questions

Is ChildCare Connect free for families?

Yes. Searching, browsing profiles, and contacting providers is free for families. Optional premium features may come later, but the core experience stays free.

How are providers verified?

Providers share their licensing and credentials when they join, and we review every listing before it goes live. We also encourage families to verify credentials directly — North Carolina publishes every licensed facility's rating and history, and we're building toward integrated background checks as we grow.

What does "founding provider" mean?

Providers who join the waitlist before launch get their first 6 months listed completely free — no card required. You'll be among the first families see when we go live.

When do you launch?

We're starting in Wilmington, then Raleigh and Charlotte — with Greensboro, High Point, and Durham planned as our next expansion. Waitlist members hear first — that's the whole point of the list.