
Browse all 160 daycare centers in Decatur, Georgia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
2532 South Hairston Road, Suite H, Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Results Central (Results Kids Club) in Decatur receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents and community members praise the facility and its founder Maurice for providing a safe, nurturing environment with mentorship, various activities (fitness, arts, computer skills, skating), and genuine care for children and families. The program is credited with empowering youth and positively impacting the broader community.
205 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Decatur First Presbyterian Children's Community as a nurturing, play-based learning environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Teachers are described as experienced, caring, and dedicated, and the school fosters a strong sense of community and belonging among families. The facility prioritizes child safety and offers enriched programming including music, Spanish, and art instruction.
124 Church Street, Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children
Parents consistently praise The Little School House for its small, nurturing environment with strong staff retention and hands-on management. Children demonstrate academic growth, social development, and genuine enthusiasm about attending. The facility is noted for its caring teachers, individualized attention, and balanced curriculum combining learning with creative activities.
1267 Balsam Drive, Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents unanimously praise Preschool at the Heights for its caring, attentive staff and strong leadership under director Nicki. Children show measurable developmental progress, enjoy daily activities, and consistently ask to stay longer. The facility is described as a warm, safe, educational community with excellent communication and reasonable pricing.
1399 Austin Drive, Decatur, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Peace Baptist Church SYNC is highly regarded by parents as a welcoming, community-focused religious facility with strong leadership under Pastor Tyrone Barnette. Parents praise the church's youth programs, including the SYNC program for children and teens, along with various ministries and community outreach efforts. The facility is described as a supportive, loving environment that provides both spiritual and practical assistance to families.
4000 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Peace Baptist Church Academy/SYNC is highly praised by parents for its welcoming community atmosphere and quality youth programs. Parents consistently highlight the caring leadership of Pastor Tyrone Barnette and the church's commitment to serving both children and the broader community through various ministries and activities.
3616 Flakes Mill Road, Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise Kids R Us Academy for its caring, attentive staff and safe environment. Children consistently learn academic skills, social development, and show enthusiasm for attending daily. Multiple parents describe the facility as a blessing and express sadness when their children age out of the program.
2249 Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children
Candy Cane City Nursery School in Decatur receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, loving staff who treat families like family, strong academic instruction, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple parents report their children have thrived academically and emotionally at the facility.
923 Valley Brook Road, Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Unable to provide daycare summary - the reviews provided are for New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church, not the daycare center. No actual parent reviews of the preschool program are available in the provided data.
5536 Flat Shoals Parkway, Suite B, Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Parents consistently praise Little Scholars Learning Academy for its warm, welcoming environment and dedicated staff led by owner Tameka Sims. The facility is noted for its clean, organized space, strong educational curriculum, and personalized attention to children of all ages, including those with special needs. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children love attending and show measurable growth in development and school readiness.
Highest rated daycares in Decatur based on parent reviews
2532 South Hairston Road, Suite H, Decatur, GA
Results Central (Results Kids Club) in Decatur receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents and community members praise the facility and its founder Maurice for providing a safe, nurturing environment with mentorship, various activities (fitness, arts, computer skills, skating), and genuine care for children and families. The program is credited with empowering youth and positively impacting the broader community.
205 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA
Parents consistently praise Decatur First Presbyterian Children's Community as a nurturing, play-based learning environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Teachers are described as experienced, caring, and dedicated, and the school fosters a strong sense of community and belonging among families. The facility prioritizes child safety and offers enriched programming including music, Spanish, and art instruction.
124 Church Street, Decatur, GA
Parents consistently praise The Little School House for its small, nurturing environment with strong staff retention and hands-on management. Children demonstrate academic growth, social development, and genuine enthusiasm about attending. The facility is noted for its caring teachers, individualized attention, and balanced curriculum combining learning with creative activities.
1267 Balsam Drive, Decatur, GA
Parents unanimously praise Preschool at the Heights for its caring, attentive staff and strong leadership under director Nicki. Children show measurable developmental progress, enjoy daily activities, and consistently ask to stay longer. The facility is described as a warm, safe, educational community with excellent communication and reasonable pricing.
1399 Austin Drive, Decatur, GA
Peace Baptist Church SYNC is highly regarded by parents as a welcoming, community-focused religious facility with strong leadership under Pastor Tyrone Barnette. Parents praise the church's youth programs, including the SYNC program for children and teens, along with various ministries and community outreach efforts. The facility is described as a supportive, loving environment that provides both spiritual and practical assistance to families.
4000 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA
Peace Baptist Church Academy/SYNC is highly praised by parents for its welcoming community atmosphere and quality youth programs. Parents consistently highlight the caring leadership of Pastor Tyrone Barnette and the church's commitment to serving both children and the broader community through various ministries and activities.
There are 160 daycare centers in Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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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The reviews are not actually for a daycare center, but rather for the South DeKalb YMCA facility in Decatur. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and professional staff, welcoming environment, and diverse amenities including sports programs, fitness classes, and an Olympic-size pool. Overall experience is very positive with high satisfaction across multiple visits and generations of users.
Parents consistently praise Flint River Learning Center for its exceptional staff, strong educational outcomes, and supportive learning environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' attentiveness, communication with parents, and collaborative approach to child development. Families report feeling confident and welcomed, with children showing significant progress.
Little Linguists Decatur receives mostly positive feedback praising its Spanish immersion curriculum, small class sizes, caring staff, and strong academic preparation. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about administrative responsiveness, staff turnover, and inflexible financial policies during difficult circumstances.
Fun Steps Ahead is a center-based daycare in Decatur, Georgia with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, strong educational programs, and owner Mrs. Pearl's leadership and personal involvement with families. The facility is described as clean, spacious, and offering extended hours at reasonable prices.
Little Linguists Decatur receives mostly positive reviews praising its Spanish immersion program, caring staff, small class sizes, and strong academic outcomes. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about administrative responsiveness, lack of empathy during difficult circumstances, and questionable enrollment practices.
Clairmont Presbyterian Kindergarten receives mixed reviews. Parents with children in the preschool program praise the caring teachers, creative activities, and supportive environment, with one parent noting significant improvement in their 2-year-old's adjustment. However, some reviews cite traffic and parking concerns related to the new school facility.
Enrichment Station receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most families, with parents praising the clean facility, attentive staff, real-time communication, and genuine care for children. However, two recent reviews raise serious concerns about communication accessibility and alleged unprofessional conduct by owners, including aggressive behavior and mishandling of parent concerns.
Little Tots Academy Inc. receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the center's experienced staff, structured educational programs, and family-like care environment. Parents consistently report advanced child development, staff consistency, nutritious meals, and genuine care from leadership. The facility is described as clean, safe, and welcoming for infants through school-age children.
Future Leaders Christian Academy in Decatur receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, effective communication, and noticeable developmental progress in their children. Leadership under Ms. Brittney is credited with improving organization and structure at the facility.
Parents consistently praise this daycare center for its clean, welcoming facility, warm and professional staff, and strong focus on both academic and social-emotional development. Multiple reviewers highlight the caring environment, excellent communication with parents, and their children's visible growth and happiness. All reviews are 5-star ratings with no criticisms mentioned.
Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy II receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular commendation for Director Ms. Sheena and the teaching staff. Parents highlight the center's extended hours (6:30 AM - 7 PM), affordability, and the strong developmental progress and emotional bonds children form with teachers. Multiple families report years of satisfaction and children's reluctance to leave the facility.
Kreative Kids Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, clean facility, and structured learning environment. Parents report their children are engaged, learning, and enjoy attending daily. Recent management changes and facility renovations are noted as improvements.
Note: These reviews appear to be for The Sapphire Apartments, not a daycare center. Reviews praise responsive management, property maintenance, and staff professionalism, with particular recognition for leasing agents Toya, Tasha, and others for their patient and caring service.
Carter's Day Care Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff care, educational quality, and child development outcomes. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about the facility's handling of children with special needs and inadequate supervision resulting in injuries.
This facility has received highly positive feedback since new management (RJ Properties) took over. Parents praise the responsive staff, quick maintenance resolution, and improved cleanliness. The management team is noted for being empathetic, supportive, and actually following through on requests.
This listing appears to be for Wesley Club Apartments, not a daycare center. The reviews are for residential apartments in Decatur, Georgia. Most reviewers praise friendly and professional staff, clean units, and convenient amenities, though some report security concerns, maintenance delays, and pest issues.
SoulShine Decatur has highly polarized reviews. Most parents (5 reviews) praise the caring teachers, personal attention, curriculum, real-time video updates, and strong community. However, two parents reported serious safety concerns including a child escaping toward traffic, inadequate supervision, food allergy violations, and management attempts to conceal incidents.
Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy has mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the educational focus, patient staff, cleanliness, and family-like atmosphere. Negative reviews cite high staff turnover, unprofessional management, late employee payments, lack of materials, and early cutoff times.
Our House is a Head Start program in Decatur that serves homeless and low-income families. Parents generally praise the staff's dedication and the organization's mission, though some report issues with staff rudeness, strict policies, and resource limitations.
Reviews are not actually about the daycare center PROJECT L.E.A.P. @ CHAPEL RUN, but rather about the apartment complex Chapel Run where it is located. The reviews consistently praise the apartment complex management, maintenance staff, cleanliness, and customer service. All reviews are 5-star ratings with no criticism of the facility.
This appears to be an apartment complex rather than a daycare center. All 10 reviews praise the residential property management, maintenance staff, and leasing office professionalism. Parents consistently highlight responsive management, clean facilities, and compassionate customer service.
Bright Beginnings Learning Academy receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the teachers, director, and educational curriculum, with children learning academics and social skills. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, unexplained injuries, staffing gaps, sanitation issues, and inflexible policies.
Creative Image Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, particularly for children with special needs and developmental delays. However, recent reviews reveal serious concerns about staff qualifications, supervision, and facility conditions under current ownership.
MKS Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the facility as clean, safe, and family-oriented with caring staff. However, four parents report serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, poor hygiene, untrained staff, disrespectful management, and lack of transparency about incidents.
SLCM Child Development Center in Decatur has extremely polarized reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and educational quality. However, six parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety, hygiene, and unreliable opening times.
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