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578 Daycare Centers in Atlanta, Georgia

Browse all 578 daycare centers in Atlanta, Georgia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Atlanta

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

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    887 West Marietta Street Nw, Studio T-108, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Create Your Dreams (CYD) is a nonprofit organization in Atlanta that serves students from elementary through college graduation, providing academic support, mentorship, and emotional guidance. Parents and educators consistently praise the organization for its transformative impact on students' academic and personal development, strong community partnerships, and dedicated staff. The program is particularly noted for supporting underserved youth and helping them achieve their

  2. 2

    330 Lynhurst Drive, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Leaders Academy of Arts for providing a clean, safe, and nurturing family-like environment with dedicated owner Ms. Dez. Children benefit from structured educational activities, home-cooked meals, and individualized attention that fosters academic growth, independence, and social skills development. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend daily and feel secure in her care.

    Passionate and attentive ownerclean facilityhome-cooked mealsstructured curriculum covering letters/numbers/colors/shapes
  3. 3
    The Learning Loft Academy
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1699 Westwood Avenue Sw, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

    The Learning Loft Academy in Atlanta receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and communicative staff, nurturing learning environment, and strong developmental progress their children make. The facility is noted for being affordable, well-organized, and offering engaging activities and parent support programs.

    Caring and engaged staffexcellent communication from leadershipwarm family-like atmosphereplay-based curriculum with hands-on activities
  4. 4

    3525 Piedmont Rd., Building Building 7, Suite 110, Atlanta, GA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 174 children

    The Goddard School Atlanta Buckhead receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, well-organized facility and passionate, caring staff. Parents emphasize strong academic and social-emotional development, frequent communication, and engaging curriculum including enrichment activities like Spanish and music. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and thriving in their care.

    Clean and thoughtfully designed facilityknowledgeable and passionat
  5. 5

    760 Edgewood Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children

    Inman Park Cooperative Preschool receives universal praise from parents who highlight its strong community focus, play-based outdoor learning approach, and caring staff. Parents consistently emphasize the cooperative model that allows meaningful parental involvement and creates a family-like atmosphere. The school's use of Conscious Discipline is noted as beneficial for children's social-emotional development.

    Caring and dedicated staffplay-based learningoutdoor learning environmentstrong community and sense of family
  6. 6

    6025 Glenridge Drive Ne, Bldg. C, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children

    Apostles Lutheran Day School receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff retention, personalized care, and strong academic preparation. Parents consistently report their children thriving in a warm, safe, family-like environment with low turnover contributing to stability and community.

    Staff retention (20+ year teachers)low turnoversmall family feelsafe and clean facility
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    Beth Jacob Preschool
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1855 Lavista Road Ne, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 147 children

    Beth Jacob Preschool is a synagogue-based center in Atlanta with a 5/5 rating. Parents consistently praise the welcoming community, beautiful facilities, and strong religious programming. The center is highly regarded as a leading Jewish institution in Georgia.

    welcoming communityfriendly staffbeautiful facilitiesmultiple daily services
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    1855 Lavista Road, Atlanta, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews consistently praise Congregation Beth Jacob as a welcoming and warm Jewish community with beautiful facilities. Parents highlight the friendly atmosphere, multiple daily prayer services, and spiritual environment. No specific daycare services are mentioned in the reviews.

    Welcoming communitybeautiful facilitymultiple daily servicesfriendly people
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    Effect K.I.D.S.
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1995 Metropolitan Parkway Sw, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    This appears to be a fitness gym, not a daycare center. The reviews praise Effect Fitness for high-energy workout classes, talented instructors, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Reviewers consistently highlight the motivating environment, excellent music, and supportive staff that makes fitness accessible to all experience levels.

    High-energy classesskilled instructorsmotivating musicfriendly and supportive staff
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    301 Johnson Ferry Road Nw, Atlanta, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

    Note: Reviews provided are for Sandy Springs Christian Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the church as welcoming, inclusive, and LGBTQ+ affirming with meaningful worship services, strong community involvement, and talented leadership under Rev. Nathan Brown.

    Welcoming and inclusive environmentLGBTQ+ affirmingopen-minded approach to faithstrong sense of community

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Atlanta based on parent reviews

Create Your Dreams (C.Y.D)

5(20)

887 West Marietta Street Nw, Studio T-108, Atlanta, GA

Create Your Dreams (CYD) is a nonprofit organization in Atlanta that serves students from elementary through college graduation, providing academic support, mentorship, and emotional guidance. Parents and educators consistently praise the organization for its transformative impact on students' academic and personal development, strong community partnerships, and dedicated staff. The program is particularly noted for supporting underserved youth and helping them achieve their

Little Leaders Academy Of Arts

5(16)

330 Lynhurst Drive, Atlanta, GA

Parents consistently praise Little Leaders Academy of Arts for providing a clean, safe, and nurturing family-like environment with dedicated owner Ms. Dez. Children benefit from structured educational activities, home-cooked meals, and individualized attention that fosters academic growth, independence, and social skills development. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend daily and feel secure in her care.

Passionate and attentive ownerclean facilityhome-cooked meals

The Learning Loft Academy

4.9(20)

1699 Westwood Avenue Sw, Atlanta, GA

The Learning Loft Academy in Atlanta receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and communicative staff, nurturing learning environment, and strong developmental progress their children make. The facility is noted for being affordable, well-organized, and offering engaging activities and parent support programs.

Caring and engaged staffexcellent communication from leadershipwarm family-like atmosphere

The Goddard School Atlanta Buckhead

4.9(20)

3525 Piedmont Rd., Building Building 7, Suite 110, Atlanta, GA

The Goddard School Atlanta Buckhead receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, well-organized facility and passionate, caring staff. Parents emphasize strong academic and social-emotional development, frequent communication, and engaging curriculum including enrichment activities like Spanish and music. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and thriving in their care.

Clean and thoughtfully designed facilityknowledgeable and passionat

Inman Park Cooperative Preschool

4.9(20)

760 Edgewood Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA

Inman Park Cooperative Preschool receives universal praise from parents who highlight its strong community focus, play-based outdoor learning approach, and caring staff. Parents consistently emphasize the cooperative model that allows meaningful parental involvement and creates a family-like atmosphere. The school's use of Conscious Discipline is noted as beneficial for children's social-emotional development.

Caring and dedicated staffplay-based learningoutdoor learning environment

Apostles Lutheran Day School

4.9(20)

6025 Glenridge Drive Ne, Bldg. C, Atlanta, GA

Apostles Lutheran Day School receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff retention, personalized care, and strong academic preparation. Parents consistently report their children thriving in a warm, safe, family-like environment with low turnover contributing to stability and community.

Staff retention (20+ year teachers)low turnoversmall family feel

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Daycare Centers in Atlanta, Georgia

There are 578 daycare centers in Atlanta, Georgia. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Atlanta, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Atlanta

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Atlanta Public Schools - Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1654 South Alvarado Terrace Sw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-5834
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta-Center For New Generation/Connally Elementaryunit
Before or After School Daycare

Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club location for its professional, caring staff and diverse programming. Families highlight the facility's quality amenities, helpful front desk service, and positive impact on their children's development over multiple years.

Professional and well-trained staffwide variety of activitiescaring staff
Address
1654 South Alvarado Terrace Sw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-8474
Dekalb County Schools Asedp - Montclair
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1680 Clairmont Place Ne, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 874-7302
Atlanta Public Schools-Scott Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1752 Hollywood Road Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-5834
Hands On Atlanta Discovery Program @ Scott Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1752 Hollywood Road Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-7000
M.B.P.C.F. - Ivy Prep
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1807 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 839-8700
Atlanta Public Schools - Thomasville Heights Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1820 Henry Thomas Drive Se, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-5750
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta--Thomasville Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta--Thomasville Unit as an excellent after-school and summer program. They highlight the professional and caring staff, diverse activities and programs, and positive impact on their children's development and character building.

Professional and well-trained staffcaring staff membershelpful front desk
Address
1835 Henry Thomas Drive Se, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 922-4560
Dekalb County Schools Asedp - Oak Grove
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1857 Oak Grove Road Ne, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 874-7402
Dekalb County Schools Asedp - Sagamore Hills
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1865 Alderbrook Road Ne, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 874-7502
John Lewis Invictus Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-5834
After-School All-Stars Atlanta @ B.E.S.T. Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-4944
Hands On Atlanta Discovery Program @ Boyd Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1891 Johnson Rd, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-8150
Atlanta Public Schools-Boyd Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1891 Johnson Road. Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-8150
Horizons School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1900 Dekalb Avenue Ne, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 378-2219
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta-Joseph B. Whitehead Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents are divided in their experiences. Most reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, staff friendliness, variety of activities, and family-like atmosphere. However, two parents expressed serious concerns about safety conditions, staff oversight, facility maintenance, and enrollment process issues.

Clean facilitypleasant smellfriendly and helpful staff
Address
1900 Lakewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 627-4617
Venetian Hills Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1910 Venetian Drive Sw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-4550
Atlanta Public Schools - Wesley International Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
211 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-5834
Generation Infocus @ Wesley International Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
211 Memorial Drive Se, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 525-5561
New Life Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
215 Lakewood Way Sw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 565-1218
Atlanta Public Schools - Michael R. Hollis Innovation Adacemy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
225 James E. Brawley Drive, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-5834
Horizons After School Program (Hollis)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
225 James P. Brawley Drive Northwest, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 894-9707
Westside Atlanta Charter School - Encore
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2250 Perry Boulevard, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-1350
E3 After School Program/ Back 2 Basics Kids Foundation
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2250 Perry Boulelard, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-6700
Laamistad Afterschool At Trinity Anglican Church
Church Daycare

Reviews praise Trinity Anglican Church for its welcoming community, modern approach to traditional worship, and strong biblical teaching. Parents highlight the friendly atmosphere, excellent youth programs, and active community involvement. The church is noted for extending support to families and creating a sense of extended family.

Welcoming environmentreverent worshiprelevant biblical teaching
Address
2270 Defoor Mills Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 842-2183
Irc In Atlanta Childcare Program
Child Daycare & Preschools

These reviews do not pertain to the daycare program. Instead, they describe IRC Atlanta's refugee services, including tax preparation, donations, immigration assistance, and volunteer opportunities. All reviewers praise the organization's work supporting refugees and their professional, kind staff.

Professional and friendly staffefficient service deliverycomprehensive refugee support programs
Address
2305 Parklake Drive, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 292-7731
Shallowford Presbyterian School
Church Daycare
Address
2375 Shallowford Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 321-3061
Laamistad After School At Shallowford Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
Address
2375 Shallowford Road Ne, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 594-1117
Dekalb County Schools Asedp - Henderson Mill
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2408 Henderson Mill Road Ne, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 874-3102
The Bradley Academy
Church Daycare
Address
2450 Cascade Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 433-2209

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Frequently asked questions

There are 578 all daycares in Atlanta, Georgia. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Atlanta, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Georgia's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Georgia)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Atlanta offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 429 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 9 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 47 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 93 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Georgia typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Atlanta for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Atlanta must be licensed by Georgia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.