Dog day care centers in Research Triangle Park, Apex: ranked picks
Research Triangle Park sits close to Apex, Cary, and Morrisville, so the day care and boarding options here range from dedicated training facilities to vet-hospital-attached resorts. This list ranks them using our methodology, weighing review volume, sentiment, and consistency rather than star rating alone.
Several of these operations pull clients from across the Triangle (Apex, Cary, Morrisville, North Raleigh), and a few combine day care with grooming or veterinary services, so it's worth matching your dog's needs (training, boarding, grooming, medical) to the right specialist rather than picking on convenience alone.
19 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All-Star Dog Training | 93 | 4.9 (350) | — | Behavior issues, board-and-train |
| 2 | K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Apex | 90 | 4.9 (994) | — | Boarding and daycare, size-based grouping |
| 3 | Peak City Puppy | 89 | 4.9 (427) | — | In-home boarding, walks, sitting |
| 4 | Harmony Animal Hospital, Pet Resort & Spa | 85 | 4.7 (502) | — | Combined vet care and daycare |
| 5 | Green Level Kennel | 85 | 4.8 (105) | — | Outdoor play, regular daycare |
| 6 | Edgewood Farm Kennel | 84 | 4.8 (71) | — | Boarding plus show-quality grooming |
| 7 | The Doggy Barbers | 81 | 4.7 (67) | — | Anxious or large-breed grooming |
| 8 | Town and Country Animal Care Center | 77 | 4.5 (241) | — | Vet visits paired with daycare |
| 9 | Pet Paradise Cary | 77 | 4 (283) | — | daycare boarding |
| 10 | Everbrook Academy at the Crossing | 88 | 4.9 (62) | — | daycare boarding |
| 11 | The Growing Years Learning Centers (Apex, NC) | 86 | 5 (26) | — | daycare boarding |
| 12 | The Learning Experience - Apex | 84 | 4.7 (87) | — | daycare boarding |
| 13 | Everbrook Academy at the Peakway | 83 | 4.4 (88) | — | daycare boarding |
| 14 | Apex KinderCare | 82 | 4.7 (42) | — | daycare boarding |
| 15 | The Goddard School of Apex | 80 | 4.9 (30) | — | daycare boarding |
| 16 | My Furry Godmother Pet Sitting | 63 | 5 (14) | — | grooming |
| 17 | Kiddie Academy of Apex | 73 | 4.6 (11) | — | daycare boarding |
| 18 | L&D Dog Hotel | 57 | 5 (12) | — | daycare boarding |
| 19 | Project Good Dog | 54 | 5 (1) | — | daycare boarding |
Ranked picks
All-Star Dog Training
score 93/100Owners report dramatic turnarounds from board-and-train stays, backed by daily photo updates and follow-up group classes to keep progress going.
K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Apex
score 90/100Nearly 1,000 reviews and 4.9 stars, with dogs consistently coming home worn out and excited, though one review flagged overcrowding concerns.
Peak City Puppy
score 89/100Named caregivers send daily photos and offer same-day emergency coverage, with a pre-visit meet-and-greet that reviewers say builds real trust.
Harmony Animal Hospital, Pet Resort & Spa
score 85/100Named vets earn repeat praise for thorough exams and follow-up, and daycare dogs reportedly play happily, though billing and supervision complaints stand out.
Green Level Kennel
score 85/100Dogs get extensive outdoor time in mixed groups and staff know individual dogs well, with only rare reports of rushed check-ins.
Edgewood Farm Kennel
score 84/100Jamie and Tiffany's grooming work draws praise as artistry, and the spacious wooded property with individual runs keeps dogs eager to return.
The Doggy Barbers
score 81/100Chris and the team handle nervous and big dogs with patience, and customers drive up to 40 minutes for the results.
Town and Country Animal Care Center
score 77/100Dr. Merriman and groomer Brian get consistent praise, though recent grooming complaints about instructions not being followed weigh on the ranking.
Pet Paradise Cary
score 77/100Dogs consistently leave exhausted and eager to return, and their owners credit Pet Paradise's attentive, friendly staff who keep facilities spotless and offer live camera access.
Everbrook Academy at the Crossing
score 88/100Children here arrive eager and leave eager.
The Growing Years Learning Centers (Apex, NC)
score 86/100Families consistently report their children thrive here, with every reviewer praising the cleanliness, safety, and genuine care staff provide by name.
The Learning Experience - Apex
score 84/100Parents consistently highlight the warmth and genuine care of the staff, with teachers remembered by name and children eager to return daily.
Everbrook Academy at the Peakway
score 83/100Staff go out of their way to make children feel at home, treating students with genuine care while keeping parents connected through daily photos and video updates.
Apex KinderCare
score 82/100Parents with infants through kindergarteners report years of loyalty and genuine affection for this center.
The Goddard School of Apex
score 80/100Most families report consistently positive experiences with engaged teachers, structured enrichment activities, and clear communication.
My Furry Godmother Pet Sitting
score 63/100All 13 reviews are five-star.
Kiddie Academy of Apex
score 73/100Most parents report their children thrive at Kiddie Academy under warm, patient teachers like Ms.
L&D Dog Hotel
score 57/100All 12 reviews are five-star.
Project Good Dog
score 54/100One reviewer praised Ace Hunter's private in-home training for resolving food aggression in their Rottweiler and teaching the whole family consistent handling.