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8 Daycare Centers in Ellijay, Georgia

Browse all 8 daycare centers in Ellijay, Georgia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

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    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

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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

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

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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.

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

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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
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.
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.