Best Daycare Centers in Dalton, GA

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dalton

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.

1. 1

   Christ Church Presbyterian

   4.66 score

   4.9(14)

   510 South Tibbs Road, Dalton, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 154 children

   Christ Church Presbyterian in Dalton, Georgia receives consistently high ratings (5/5 stars across all reviews). However, the reviews appear to focus primarily on the church itself, its congregation, facilities, and coffee shop rather than daycare-specific services. Parents praise the welcoming community and spiritual environment.

   Welcoming and friendly staffbeautiful facilityspiritual communityrecreation facilities including gym and games
2. 2

   Precious Possessions Preschool & Daycare

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   2511 Cleveland Highway, Dalton, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children

   Precious Possessions Preschool & Daycare in Dalton, Georgia receives consistently high praise from parents for its safe, clean, and nurturing environment with a faith-based curriculum. Parents highlight the exceptional dedication of individual teachers and staff who provide personalized attention, daily communication updates, and genuine care for each child. Children reportedly thrive developmentally and emotionally while enjoying structured activities with zero screen time.

   Warm and loving staffexperienced and attentive teachersclean facilitiesfaith-based program
3. 3

   Dalton State College - Nature Exploration Camp

   4.4 score

   4.5(20)

   28 Cedar Street, Lakeshore Park, Dalton, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   This appears to be a nature hiking trail facility rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the peaceful, well-maintained trails suitable for all ages, with varying difficulty levels and natural features like creek crossings.

   Scenic viewspeaceful atmospherevarying trail difficulty (1-2.5 miles)suitable for young children and elderly visitors
4. 4

   First Baptist Church Children'S Learning Center

   4.22 score

   4.3(13)

   311 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 154 children

   Parents praise First Baptist Church Children's Learning Center for its welcoming church community, supportive environment, and staff helpfulness. Reviews highlight the facility's focus on children and Christian values, with consistently positive feedback about the overall experience.

   Supportive church familyhelpful receptionistkid-focused carefriendly staff
5. 5

   Whitfield-Dalton Day Care Center

   4.2 score

   4.4(5)

   515 S. Pentz St., Dalton, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 250 children

   Whitfield-Dalton Day Care Center receives predominantly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring teachers (particularly Jennifer and Sheila), structured environment, and their children's happiness and development. One parent reported concerns about a teacher being unfriendly toward their child with behavioral challenges, though they commended the center's management.

   Caring and friendly teacherschild happiness and enthusiasmobservable child development and growthstructured and organized environment
6. 6

   Friendship House

   3.83 score

   3.7(7)

   1300 S. Hamilton St., Dalton, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

   Friendship House receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the welcoming environment, caring staff, cleanliness, and educational quality. However, two negative reviews describe concerns about staff patience with energetic toddlers and inappropriate communication during a personal crisis.

   welcoming environmentcaring staffknowledgeable teachersclean facility

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