
Compare 27 daycare centers in Cartersville. Average rating: 3.84/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Cartersville has 27 licensed daycares with 211 parent reviews averaging 3.84/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 40% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 30121 (avg 4.55 stars), while 30120 has the largest selection (22 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
112 East Church Street, Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Tabernacle Preschool is a church-based facility in Cartersville with consistently high ratings. Reviews praise the welcoming community, caring staff, biblical instruction, and various programs for children and families. The facility offers community outreach services including a food pantry.
325 Old Mill Road, Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 258 children
Lakestones Academy/Cartersville Child Care Inc receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, exceptional director Adrienne, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and strong communication as key strengths that help children thrive and look forward to attending daily.
100 West Church Street, Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Sam Jones Children's Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's dedication and care. Parents highlight the educational quality and supportive environment, with particular appreciation for the facility's cleanliness and spacious layout. The center appears to serve as both a preschool and faith-based community institution.
360 Old Mill Rd., Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children
Class Act Preschool & Childcare in Cartersville, Georgia receives consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, strong communication, structured curriculum, and ability to help children exceed developmental milestones. The center is described as a nurturing, home-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.
82 Center Road Se, Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 131 children
Parents consistently praise Little Lambs Learning Center as a caring, personalized daycare with dedicated staff who treat children like family. The facility is noted for its clean environment, individual attention to children's learning and well-being, and low separation anxiety at drop-off. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with the center's atmosphere and staff professionalism.
676 Henderson Dr., Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children
Rollins Child Development Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising nurturing teachers, cleanliness, and comprehensive programming, though several recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, infant feeding negligence, and inadequate response to incidents of harm.
2057 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Helen Preparatory Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff, particularly Ms. Gwen, Ms. Rose, and Ms. Diana. Parents report their children are safe, well-cared for, enjoy attending, and benefit from engaging activities and educational preparation. The facility is known for going above and beyond, including flexibility with pickup times and providing holiday gifts.
11 Hamilton Blvd, Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Brightview Academy receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts between positive Pre-K experiences and serious concerns about infant/toddler care. While some parents praise the Pre-K program and teacher Cassandra, numerous parents report issues with excessive pick-up calls, inadequate injury reporting, billing problems, and unprofessional staff conduct.
Based on 15 daycares with Google ratings in Cartersville
Top qualities mentioned across 211 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Cartersville, based on parent reviews
Cartersville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30121 | 5 | 4.55 | 1 | |
| 30120 | 22 | 3.73 | 5 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Cartersville (44–270 children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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Very Large
150+ children
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Highest rated daycares in Cartersville based on parent reviews
112 East Church Street, Cartersville, GA
Tabernacle Preschool is a church-based facility in Cartersville with consistently high ratings. Reviews praise the welcoming community, caring staff, biblical instruction, and various programs for children and families. The facility offers community outreach services including a food pantry.
325 Old Mill Road, Cartersville, GA
Lakestones Academy/Cartersville Child Care Inc receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, exceptional director Adrienne, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and strong communication as key strengths that help children thrive and look forward to attending daily.
100 West Church Street, Cartersville, GA
Sam Jones Children's Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's dedication and care. Parents highlight the educational quality and supportive environment, with particular appreciation for the facility's cleanliness and spacious layout. The center appears to serve as both a preschool and faith-based community institution.
360 Old Mill Rd., Cartersville, GA
Class Act Preschool & Childcare in Cartersville, Georgia receives consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, strong communication, structured curriculum, and ability to help children exceed developmental milestones. The center is described as a nurturing, home-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.
25 Nelson Street, Cartersville, GA
One parent describes the center as a great place with wonderful teachers. This single review offers a positive assessment of the staff and environment.
16 Highland Way Ne, Cartersville, GA
There are 27 daycare centers in Cartersville, Georgia. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Cartersville have an average rating of 3.84 out of 5 across 15 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.88 stars. Our analysis covers 211 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Cartersville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent describes the center as a great place with wonderful teachers. This single review offers a positive assessment of the staff and environment.
Lakestones Academy/Cartersville Child Care Inc receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, exceptional director Adrienne, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and strong communication as key strengths that help children thrive and look forward to attending daily.
Tabernacle Preschool is a church-based facility in Cartersville with consistently high ratings. Reviews praise the welcoming community, caring staff, biblical instruction, and various programs for children and families. The facility offers community outreach services including a food pantry.
Sam Jones Children's Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's dedication and care. Parents highlight the educational quality and supportive environment, with particular appreciation for the facility's cleanliness and spacious layout. The center appears to serve as both a preschool and faith-based community institution.
Class Act Preschool & Childcare in Cartersville, Georgia receives consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, strong communication, structured curriculum, and ability to help children exceed developmental milestones. The center is described as a nurturing, home-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.
Parents consistently praise Little Lambs Learning Center as a caring, personalized daycare with dedicated staff who treat children like family. The facility is noted for its clean environment, individual attention to children's learning and well-being, and low separation anxiety at drop-off. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with the center's atmosphere and staff professionalism.
Rollins Child Development Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising nurturing teachers, cleanliness, and comprehensive programming, though several recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, infant feeding negligence, and inadequate response to incidents of harm.
Helen Preparatory Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff, particularly Ms. Gwen, Ms. Rose, and Ms. Diana. Parents report their children are safe, well-cared for, enjoy attending, and benefit from engaging activities and educational preparation. The facility is known for going above and beyond, including flexibility with pickup times and providing holiday gifts.
One parent describes the center as great, while others report significant operational issues including unreturned phone calls and restricted access. Additional feedback highlights a lack of assistance and inconsistent application of enrollment policies for families with prior aid history.
One parent highlights highly qualified, dedicated teachers who are patient, communicative, and genuinely care about children's success. However, other reviewers report significant issues with management transparency, staff yelling, lack of communication, unexpected costs, and last-minute scheduling changes.
One parent reports an excellent experience with a clean facility and supportive staff, while another describes a disturbing incident involving aggressive teacher behavior and yelling observed during a visit. The feedback highlights both the program's community involvement and significant concerns regarding staff conduct and child safety.
Brightview Academy receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts between positive Pre-K experiences and serious concerns about infant/toddler care. While some parents praise the Pre-K program and teacher Cassandra, numerous parents report issues with excessive pick-up calls, inadequate injury reporting, billing problems, and unprofessional staff conduct.
Tomorrow's Child Learning & Development Center in Cartersville receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight caring, attentive staff, strong child development outcomes, and responsive management. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the facility's care.
The Sunshine House in Cartersville receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, child development, and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and learning at an accelerated pace compared to previous childcare experiences. The center is highly recommended by families who have experienced multiple classroom levels.
Kids' Stop Learning Center in Cartersville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring, compassionate teachers who go above and beyond, adapt to individual children's needs, and genuinely love what they do. The center is noted for strong parent communication, safe environment, and children's visible happiness and developmental progress.
Parents praise Boys and Girls Clubs of Bartow County-Cartersville Unit as a well-structured facility with diverse activities and clean environment where children develop social skills. Most reviewers highlight the gym, homework room, and art room as valuable resources. One reviewer expressed strong dissatisfaction with the facility.
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