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Best Daycare Centers in Ellijay, GA

Compare 8 daycare centers in Ellijay. Average rating: 4.47/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ellijay, Georgia at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
4.47/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Ellijay has 8 licensed daycares with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.47/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 30540 zip code, averaging 4.47 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ellijay

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
    First Baptist Church Weekday
    4.46 score
    4.6(17)

    164 Dalton Street, Ellijay, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 137 children

    First Baptist Church Weekday in Ellijay is highly regarded for its preschool program and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents praise the kind staff, quality instruction, and family-oriented environment. The facility is also known for community outreach activities like free Thanksgiving dinners.

    Excellent preschool programfriendly and welcoming stafffamily-oriented atmospherequality music program

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Ellijay

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Ellijay, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

3.3avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Ellijay zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
305408
4.47
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ellijay (110–137 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Ellijay based on parent reviews

First Baptist Church Weekday

4.6(17)

164 Dalton Street, Ellijay, GA

First Baptist Church Weekday in Ellijay is highly regarded for its preschool program and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents praise the kind staff, quality instruction, and family-oriented environment. The facility is also known for community outreach activities like free Thanksgiving dinners.

Excellent preschool programfriendly and welcoming stafffamily-oriented atmosphere

Mountain Academy For Kids

5(1)

1523 Old Hwy 5 North, Ellijay, GA

One parent describes their grandson as excited to attend and eager to see his friends at this center-based facility. The reviewer highlights the friendly staff and the security provided by the gate leading to the back area, recommending the daycare highly.

friendly staffsecurity gateexcited children

Gilmer County Head Start

5

305 Calvin Jackson Dr., Ellijay, GA

Gilmer County Schools - Safe After School Program

3.3(2)

196 Mccutchen Street, Ellijay, GA

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Daycare types in Ellijay

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 3

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🎒 After School Programs 3

Daycare Centers in Ellijay, Georgia

There are 8 daycare centers in Ellijay, 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 Ellijay have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Ellijay, 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 Ellijay

Showing 8 results

Gilmer County Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
305 Calvin Jackson Dr., Ellijay, GA
Phone
(706) 635-4045
Mountain Academy For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes their grandson as excited to attend and eager to see his friends at this center-based facility. The reviewer highlights the friendly staff and the security provided by the gate leading to the back area, recommending the daycare highly.

friendly staffsecurity gateexcited children
Address
1523 Old Hwy 5 North, Ellijay, GA
Phone
(706) 636-4881
First Baptist Church Weekday
Church Daycare
4.6

First Baptist Church Weekday in Ellijay is highly regarded for its preschool program and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents praise the kind staff, quality instruction, and family-oriented environment. The facility is also known for community outreach activities like free Thanksgiving dinners.

Excellent preschool programfriendly and welcoming stafffamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
164 Dalton Street, Ellijay, GA
Phone
(706) 276-6500
Gilmer County Schools - Safe After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
3.3
Address
196 Mccutchen Street, Ellijay, GA
Phone
(706) 276-5010
Gilmer County Board Of Education - Mountain View Elementary School Safe After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
350 Calvin Jackson Drive, Ellijay, GA
Phone
(706) 276-5100
Boys & Girls Clubs Of North Georgia-Three Rivers Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1559 South Main Street, Suite D, Ellijay, GA
Phone
(706) 276-2582
North Georgia Christian Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
191 Harold Pritchett Road, Ellijay, GA
Phone
(706) 635-6422
Gilmer County Board Of Education - Ellijay Elementary School Safe After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
32 Mccutchen Street, Ellijay, GA
Phone
(706) 276-5020

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Ellijay, Georgia. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Ellijay have an average Google rating of 4.47 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Ellijay, 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
Ellijay offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Ellijay for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ellijay 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.