Best Daycare Centers in Jonesboro, GA
Compare 58 daycare centers in Jonesboro. Average rating: 3.86/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Jonesboro, Georgia at a glance
- Daycares
- 58
- Avg rating
- 3.86/5
- Parent reviews
- 553
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 15
Jonesboro has 58 licensed daycares with 553 parent reviews averaging 3.86/5.15 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 38% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 30236 with 43 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jonesboro
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.
- 1Inspired Minds S.T.E.A.M. Academy INC.4.67 score5(10)
696 Mount Zion Road Ste. 9-10b, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children
Inspired Minds STEAM Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its rigorous academic curriculum and strong educational outcomes. Children reportedly excel in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking, with many advancing to gifted programs. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, clean environment, and family-like atmosphere.
Strong academic curriculum with focus on STEAMadvanced skill development in reading/writing/mathchildren exceed expectations in elementary schoolhigh standardized test scores - 2Greater Works Christian Academy4.64 score5(9)
210 Fayetteville Road, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Reviews describe Greater Works Christian Academy as a warm, welcoming church community centered on Christian faith and worship. Parents appreciate the spiritual environment, leadership, and sense of belonging within the congregation.
Warm and inviting atmospherestrong Christian values and teachingloving and caring communitywelcoming to visitors - 3St. Philip Benizi Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
591 Flint River Road, Jonesboro, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Philip Benizi Preschool is a religious facility with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise it as an affordable, welcoming preschool with amazing staff and facilities that serves families of all needs, including special needs children. The facility is part of a strong Catholic community known for spiritual guidance and community support.
Affordable programsamazing staffexcellent facilitiesinclusive special needs program - 4Carnegie Kids Academy4.62 score5(8)
106 Gloria Drive, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children
Carnegie Kids Academy receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the caring and friendly staff, clean facilities, and children's happiness at the center. Parents report feeling confident their children are well-cared for, with meals provided and individual attention given to each child.
Caring and friendly staffclean facilitieschildren happy and eager to attendwell-fed children - 5Children'S Learning Center First Baptist Church Of Jonesboro4.56 score4.7(20)
147 Church Street, Jonesboro, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 167 children
Note: Reviews provided are for First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, not specifically for the Children's Learning Center daycare program. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming community, family-oriented ministries, community outreach programs, and spiritual leadership. No specific feedback about daycare services, staff, or childcare quality is included in these reviews.
Welcoming and diverse communitystrong family ministry programscommunity resources and support s - 6Song Of The South4.48 score4.6(20)
736 Jesters Lake Road, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
Parents consistently praise Jonesboro Elite Learning Academy (also referred to as Song of the South) as a welcoming, family-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Staff members are described as caring, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong communication, visible child growth, and exceptional teacher-child relationships.
Welcoming and family-like atmospherecaring and patient staffstrong parent-teacher communicationchildren show academic progress and confidence growth - 7Greater St. Peter Childcare Center4.45 score4.7(9)
9540 Fayetteville Road, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children
Most reviews appear to be for the affiliated church rather than the daycare itself. The one daycare-specific review praises the staff and describes it as a great facility. Historical feedback mentions a school program that operated at the location until 2005.
Great staffexcellent locationwelcoming environment - 8Little Angels Preschool & Childcare4.4 score4.5(20)
2723 Mt. Zion Road, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children
Little Angels Preschool & Childcare in Jonesboro, Georgia receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, and strong developmental progress of children. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and appreciate the responsive communication from leadership.
Caring and nurturing staffstrong teacher-child relationshipssafe environmentexcellent communication with parents - 9Clayton County Parks And Recreation - P.A.R.K.- Jim Huie/ Steve Lundquist Recreation Center4.4 score4.5(20)
9045 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise this recreation center's excellent aquatic facilities, including three heated Olympic-sized pools with separate lap, free swim, and warm water areas. Staff, particularly front desk personnel and swim instructors, receive consistent recognition for professionalism, patience, and warmth. The facility also offers fitness classes, a weight room, and community events.
Excellent swim instructorswell-maintained pools and facilitieswarm and welcoming staff - 10Crestwood Child Care Academy4.38 score4.5(16)
7721 Mount Zion Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 198 children
Crestwood Child Care Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the warm, family-like environment and attentive staff. Parents highlight the director Ms. Joann as exceptional and note that children develop strong bonds with caregivers. The facility is noted as military-friendly and parents report their children love attending and show significant growth.
Caring and loving staffDirector Ms. Joann highly praisedWarm and welcoming environmentFamily-like atmosphere
Rating Distribution
Based on 39 daycares with Google ratings in Jonesboro
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 553 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Jonesboro, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Jonesboro zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30236 | 43 | 3.95 | 13 | |
| 30238 | 13 | 3.69 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Jonesboro (24–351 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
12
Very Large
150+ children
11
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Jonesboro based on parent reviews
Inspired Minds S.T.E.A.M. Academy INC.
696 Mount Zion Road Ste. 9-10b, Jonesboro, GA
Inspired Minds STEAM Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its rigorous academic curriculum and strong educational outcomes. Children reportedly excel in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking, with many advancing to gifted programs. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, clean environment, and family-like atmosphere.
Greater Works Christian Academy
210 Fayetteville Road, Jonesboro, GA
Reviews describe Greater Works Christian Academy as a warm, welcoming church community centered on Christian faith and worship. Parents appreciate the spiritual environment, leadership, and sense of belonging within the congregation.
St. Philip Benizi Preschool
591 Flint River Road, Jonesboro, GA
St. Philip Benizi Preschool is a religious facility with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise it as an affordable, welcoming preschool with amazing staff and facilities that serves families of all needs, including special needs children. The facility is part of a strong Catholic community known for spiritual guidance and community support.
Carnegie Kids Academy
106 Gloria Drive, Jonesboro, GA
Carnegie Kids Academy receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the caring and friendly staff, clean facilities, and children's happiness at the center. Parents report feeling confident their children are well-cared for, with meals provided and individual attention given to each child.
Children'S Learning Center First Baptist Church Of Jonesboro
147 Church Street, Jonesboro, GA
Note: Reviews provided are for First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, not specifically for the Children's Learning Center daycare program. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming community, family-oriented ministries, community outreach programs, and spiritual leadership. No specific feedback about daycare services, staff, or childcare quality is included in these reviews.
Song Of The South
736 Jesters Lake Road, Jonesboro, GA
Parents consistently praise Jonesboro Elite Learning Academy (also referred to as Song of the South) as a welcoming, family-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Staff members are described as caring, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong communication, visible child growth, and exceptional teacher-child relationships.
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Daycare Centers in Jonesboro, Georgia
Jonesboro offers a robust selection of 58 childcare facilities, ranging from independent centers to established academy networks, giving parents plenty of options to explore. The 30236 zip code stands out as a particularly strong neighborhood, boasting an average rating of 3.95 stars across 43 facilities. Parents consistently highlight the importance of a safe environment, a welcoming atmosphere, and affordable pricing when sharing their experiences with these local providers.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Jonesboro have an average rating of 3.86 out of 5 across 39 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.16 stars. Our analysis covers 553 parent reviews. Parents in Jonesboro most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, welcoming atmosphere, and affordable pricing.
When choosing a daycare in Jonesboro, 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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TY-Lexine Early Developmental Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff care, smooth transitions, and reasonable pricing. However, serious concerns have been raised about transportation conditions, staff supervision, and child safety incidents.
- Address
- 529 Flint Trail, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 756-9949
Mt. Zion Childcare and Learning Center in Jonesboro receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight engaging teachers, professional staff, flexible hours, and quality care for children of various ages. Multiple parents report their children are happy, learning, and well-supervised.
- Address
- 7665 Mt. Zion Blvd., Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 477-7850
- Address
- 142 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 478-0041
These reviews do not pertain to the daycare facility but rather to apartment complex management at Flint River Crossing. The reviews praise leasing agents, maintenance staff, and overall management quality, with consistently positive experiences reported.
- Address
- 240 Flint River Road, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 471-6395
Little Creations Learning Center receives polarized reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star. Positive reviews praise the caring teachers, clean facility, and early learning opportunities, while negative reviews cite unprofessional management, operational issues, and serious safety concerns.
- Address
- 1832 Noah'S Ark Road, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (678) 479-9901
Little Creations Learning Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the teaching quality, staff warmth, and child development, while others report serious concerns about management professionalism, operational reliability, and staff conduct including safety issues.
- Address
- 551 Highway 138 W, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 471-2222
These reviews appear to be for an apartment complex, not a daycare center. The listings show overwhelmingly negative experiences with housing conditions, management practices, and discriminatory application processes, with a few positive comments about staff member Ms. Vanessa's kindness.
- Address
- 9170 Dorsey Road, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 210-0800
Clayton County Public Schools receives highly polarized reviews with a 2.3/5 rating. While some parents praise individual teachers and student academic achievements, the majority of reviews criticize systemic issues including poor administrative responsiveness, inadequate support for students with learning disabilities, bullying, lack of discipline, and low academic standards.
- Address
- 137 Spring Street, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 480-8361
Clayton County Public Schools Campus Kids Afterschool has extremely polarized reviews. A small number of parents praise dedicated teachers and strong academic programs, while the vast majority report serious issues with administrative responsiveness, student discipline, bullying, lack of support for struggling learners, and overall system dysfunction.
- Address
- 1058 Fifth Avenue, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 515-7691
La Petite Academy Jonesboro receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, strong communication through apps and daily updates, and the positive developmental progress their children experience. Leadership, particularly Director Ms. Lenise, is frequently highlighted for dedication and accessibility.
- Address
- 1529 Mundys Mill Rd., Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 477-7677
- Address
- 674 Mount Zion Road, Suite D, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (678) 789-6016
Future Leaders Christian Academy Jonesboro receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, attentive staff and strong developmental support for children of all ages. Parents highlight the warm, family-like environment, excellent communication, and willingness to accommodate individual needs including special needs and breastfeeding infants. Multiple parents report significant growth and milestones achieved during their children's enrollment.
- Address
- 354 West Ave., Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 471-4515
- Address
- 9771 Poston Road, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 473-2785
- Address
- 1400 Lake Jodeco Road, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 473-2820
- Address
- 7534 Tara Road, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 473-2790
- Address
- 216 Stockbridge Road, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 473-2800
- Address
- 120 Oriole Drive, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (678) 479-2600
- Address
- 1169 Morrow Road, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 968-2905
- Address
- 455 Highway 138, Suite F, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (678) 519-0649
- Address
- 500 Highway 138, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 473-2780
- Address
- 178 Lee Street, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 473-2815
- Address
- 1821 Walt Stephens Road, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (678) 479-0101
- Address
- 213 Arrowhead Boulevard, Suite C, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (404) 200-2453
- Address
- 2920 Mt. Zion Road, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 472-2828
- Address
- 2984 Mt. Zion Road, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 968-2935
- Address
- 6343 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (678) 271-2012
- Address
- 7102 Mt Zion Blvd., Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (770) 478-9842
- Address
- 7711 Mt. Zion Street, Jonesboro, GA
- Phone
- (678) 610-4401
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- 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
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