
Compare 72 child daycare & preschools in Alpharetta. Average rating: 4.65/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Alpharetta has 72 licensed child daycare & preschools with 889 parent reviews averaging 4.65/5.30 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 30005 (avg 4.81 stars), while 30004 has the largest selection (32 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
5830 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 257 children
Windward Child Development Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and dedicated teaching staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, engagement in learning, and positive development in social skills and confidence. The center is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with a strong focus on both education and nurturing care.
11875 Jones Bridge Road, Suite G, Alpharetta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Creek Academy Preschool in Alpharetta receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, attentive staff, nurturing environment, and significant developmental progress children make academically and socially. Parents highlight the school's flexibility, affordability, and strong support for children with diverse needs, including language learners.
285 Rucker Rd., Alpharetta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 184 children
Crabapple Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and involved ownership. Parents highlight significant improvements after switching from other daycares, strong communication, and engaging curriculum focused on arts and development. Children show noticeable growth in social skills, academics, and overall happiness.
5425 Mcginnis Village Place, Alpharetta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 178 children
Primrose School of Alpharetta East receives consistently perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff, clean facilities, and strong educational programs. Parents highlight exceptional leadership, personalized attention, and a nurturing environment where children show measurable academic and emotional progress. The school is described as welcoming and community-focused, making families feel supported.
11940 Alpharetta Hwy, Suite 140, Alpharetta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Out of the Box Art Studio is an art studio in Panama City (not Alpharetta as listed) run by two sisters that offers pottery painting, canvas painting, sensory activities, mosaics, and other creative experiences. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, reasonable prices, and inclusive environment suitable for all ages and abilities, including children on the spectrum. The studio accommodates walk-ins and offers birthday party options.
1015 Kingswood Place, Alpharetta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children
Primrose School of Mansell receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong sense of community. Parents report feeling confident in their children's care, noting the school's clean facilities, thoughtful curriculum, and excellent communication. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained long-term patrons.
11130 Jones Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 171 children
Primrose School of Johns Creek Northwest receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with particular praise for teacher quality, child development outcomes, and engaging activities. Parents report that their children are excited to attend, show significant growth in learning and social skills, and benefit from a caring, professional staff. The facility appears to excel at creating a nurturing environment that supports children's development across multiple age groups.
3800 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children
Preston Ridge Montessori School in Alpharetta receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the school's warm, nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and strong Montessori educational approach. Parents report seeing significant growth in their children's academic, social, emotional, and life skills.
180 Mullinax Rd, Alpharetta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children
Parents consistently praise Seven Branches Academy for its loving, family-oriented environment with a Christian foundation. They highlight excellent communication, engaging activities, quality meals, and caring staff led by owner Joyce. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally at this facility.
4320 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Gesher L'Torah Preschool is highly regarded as a warm, welcoming Jewish community center with engaging religious education and meaningful programming for children. Parents consistently praise the inclusive atmosphere, knowledgeable rabbinical leadership, and strong sense of family and community connection.
Based on 36 daycares with Google ratings in Alpharetta
Top qualities mentioned across 889 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Alpharetta, based on parent reviews
Alpharetta zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30005 | 20 | 4.81 | 7 | |
| 30009 | 11 | 4.78 | 5 | |
| 30004 | 32 | 4.59 | 9 | |
| 30022 | 28 | 4.54 | 9 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Alpharetta (25–700 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
2
Large
76–150 children
12
Very Large
150+ children
49
Highest rated daycares in Alpharetta based on parent reviews
5830 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA
Windward Child Development Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and dedicated teaching staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, engagement in learning, and positive development in social skills and confidence. The center is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with a strong focus on both education and nurturing care.
11875 Jones Bridge Road, Suite G, Alpharetta, GA
Little Creek Academy Preschool in Alpharetta receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, attentive staff, nurturing environment, and significant developmental progress children make academically and socially. Parents highlight the school's flexibility, affordability, and strong support for children with diverse needs, including language learners.
285 Rucker Rd., Alpharetta, GA
Crabapple Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and involved ownership. Parents highlight significant improvements after switching from other daycares, strong communication, and engaging curriculum focused on arts and development. Children show noticeable growth in social skills, academics, and overall happiness.
5425 Mcginnis Village Place, Alpharetta, GA
Primrose School of Alpharetta East receives consistently perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff, clean facilities, and strong educational programs. Parents highlight exceptional leadership, personalized attention, and a nurturing environment where children show measurable academic and emotional progress. The school is described as welcoming and community-focused, making families feel supported.
11940 Alpharetta Hwy, Suite 140, Alpharetta, GA
Out of the Box Art Studio is an art studio in Panama City (not Alpharetta as listed) run by two sisters that offers pottery painting, canvas painting, sensory activities, mosaics, and other creative experiences. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, reasonable prices, and inclusive environment suitable for all ages and abilities, including children on the spectrum. The studio accommodates walk-ins and offers birthday party options.
1015 Kingswood Place, Alpharetta, GA
Primrose School of Mansell receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong sense of community. Parents report feeling confident in their children's care, noting the school's clean facilities, thoughtful curriculum, and excellent communication. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained long-term patrons.
There are 72 child daycare & preschools in Alpharetta, Georgia, making up 79% of the 91 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Alpharetta have an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 across 36 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.78 stars. Our analysis covers 889 parent reviews. Parents in Alpharetta most frequently praise daycares for caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and small class sizes.
When choosing a daycare in Alpharetta, 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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Windward Child Development Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and dedicated teaching staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, engagement in learning, and positive development in social skills and confidence. The center is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with a strong focus on both education and nurturing care.
One parent highlights Miss Brown's exceptional care for children from infancy through pre-k, noting fair pricing and convenient hours, while another parent reports that their daughter enjoys the school's caring environment.
One parent describes the center as a great place for children to be loved, play, and have fun. There are no negative comments provided in the single review.
Out of the Box Art Studio is an art studio in Panama City (not Alpharetta as listed) run by two sisters that offers pottery painting, canvas painting, sensory activities, mosaics, and other creative experiences. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, reasonable prices, and inclusive environment suitable for all ages and abilities, including children on the spectrum. The studio accommodates walk-ins and offers birthday party options.
Little Creek Academy Preschool in Alpharetta receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, attentive staff, nurturing environment, and significant developmental progress children make academically and socially. Parents highlight the school's flexibility, affordability, and strong support for children with diverse needs, including language learners.
Crabapple Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and involved ownership. Parents highlight significant improvements after switching from other daycares, strong communication, and engaging curriculum focused on arts and development. Children show noticeable growth in social skills, academics, and overall happiness.
Primrose School of Alpharetta East receives consistently perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff, clean facilities, and strong educational programs. Parents highlight exceptional leadership, personalized attention, and a nurturing environment where children show measurable academic and emotional progress. The school is described as welcoming and community-focused, making families feel supported.
Primrose School of Mansell receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong sense of community. Parents report feeling confident in their children's care, noting the school's clean facilities, thoughtful curriculum, and excellent communication. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained long-term patrons.
Primrose School of Johns Creek Northwest receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with particular praise for teacher quality, child development outcomes, and engaging activities. Parents report that their children are excited to attend, show significant growth in learning and social skills, and benefit from a caring, professional staff. The facility appears to excel at creating a nurturing environment that supports children's development across multiple age groups.
Preston Ridge Montessori School in Alpharetta receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the school's warm, nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and strong Montessori educational approach. Parents report seeing significant growth in their children's academic, social, emotional, and life skills.
Parents consistently praise Seven Branches Academy for its loving, family-oriented environment with a Christian foundation. They highlight excellent communication, engaging activities, quality meals, and caring staff led by owner Joyce. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally at this facility.
Gesher L'Torah Preschool is highly regarded as a warm, welcoming Jewish community center with engaging religious education and meaningful programming for children. Parents consistently praise the inclusive atmosphere, knowledgeable rabbinical leadership, and strong sense of family and community connection.
Highlands School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff and nurturing environment. Teachers and leadership are noted for their dedication and empathy toward both children and families. One parent reported a negative experience with the owner's management style and communication.
North Point Prep receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and excited to attend daily. The school is noted for its organization, engaging activities, and strong staff tenure.
Sundance Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, hands-on staff and actively involved ownership. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, educational programming, and nurturing environment that keeps children happy and engaged from infancy through pre-K. The daycare is noted for smooth transitions, excellent communication, and enrichment activities including field trips and summer camp.
Oak Grove Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring and passionate staff, strong communication, a welcoming environment, and excellent educational outcomes. The facility is noted for treating children with love and respect while maintaining low staff turnover.
Wills Park Equestrian Center is highly rated for its well-organized equestrian events, facilities, and family-friendly amenities. Parents praise the professional staff, beautiful grounds, and multiple recreational options available including playgrounds, disc golf, dog park, and water park. The facility is commended for hosting successful competitions and events for all ages.
Parents consistently praise Joyful Praise Academy for its caring, professional staff who treat children as their own, with strong emphasis on child development, academic preparation, and creating an exciting learning environment. Multiple long-term families report high satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness, safety, affordability, and individualized attention to children across all age groups from infants through pre-K.
APPLETREE - ABC PRESCHOOL receives consistently high praise from parents and former students. Reviewers highlight caring, friendly staff, quality education, and positive learning experiences. Children reportedly enjoy the programs and form lasting memories at this Alpharetta center.
Children's Ark Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and nurturing staff, clean facility, and engaging educational programs. Parents highlight the stability of teacher retention, strong security measures, and the center's warm, Christian atmosphere. Children are reported to be happy and engaged with diverse learning opportunities.
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center in Alpharetta receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and supportive environment. However, one parent reported a negative experience regarding inadequate accommodation of their child's special needs and poor communication from the director.
Hamzah Academy is highly rated by most parents for combining Islamic education with academic instruction, experienced staff, and strong communication. The facility offers diverse programs including robotics and summer classes. However, two negative reviews cite lack of recommendation and concerns about racism.
Parents consistently praise University of Kids for warm, dedicated teachers who provide individualized attention and a rich curriculum. Families appreciate frequent photo updates, video classroom access, excellent communication, and a clean, safe facility. Children reportedly transition well and demonstrate visible learning progress.
Several parents highlight a clean, safe, and loving environment with teachers who communicate daily and prepare children well beyond standard expectations. However, one reviewer alleges that a specific teacher exhibited prejudiced behavior by serving children based on race during a lunch outing.
One parent describes a positive long-term experience at Mount Pisgah Christian School, highlighting the faith-based environment and small community. The review notes that the school successfully balanced academics with extracurriculars, fostering critical thinking skills that benefited the child through college. No specific complaints or negative aspects were mentioned in this feedback.
One parent describes a positive, inclusive experience for a child with special needs, while another reports severe hygiene and safety failures including neglected care and injuries. The few reviews so far highlight a stark divide between personalized attention and inadequate operational standards.
Kiddie Academy of Alpharetta receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight dedicated and caring teachers, strong academic and social development in their children, and a nurturing environment where children are excited to attend. Multiple families report smooth transitions, excellent communication, and noticeable progress in confidence, independence, and learning skills.
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