Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Atlanta, GA
Compare 429 child daycare & preschools in Atlanta. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Atlanta, Georgia at a glance
- Programs
- 429
- Avg rating
- 4.27/5
- Parent reviews
- 4,499
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 157
Atlanta has 429 licensed child daycare & preschools with 4,499 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.157 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 30341 (avg 4.92 stars), while 30316 has the largest selection (35 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Atlanta
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.
- 1Create Your Dreams (C.Y.D)4.8 score5(20)
887 West Marietta Street Nw, Studio T-108, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Create Your Dreams (CYD) is a nonprofit organization in Atlanta that serves students from elementary through college graduation, providing academic support, mentorship, and emotional guidance. Parents and educators consistently praise the organization for its transformative impact on students' academic and personal development, strong community partnerships, and dedicated staff. The program is particularly noted for supporting underserved youth and helping them achieve their
- 2Little Leaders Academy Of Arts4.76 score5(16)
330 Lynhurst Drive, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
Parents consistently praise Little Leaders Academy of Arts for providing a clean, safe, and nurturing family-like environment with dedicated owner Ms. Dez. Children benefit from structured educational activities, home-cooked meals, and individualized attention that fosters academic growth, independence, and social skills development. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend daily and feel secure in her care.
Passionate and attentive ownerclean facilityhome-cooked mealsstructured curriculum covering letters/numbers/colors/shapes - 3The Learning Loft Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
1699 Westwood Avenue Sw, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children
The Learning Loft Academy in Atlanta receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and communicative staff, nurturing learning environment, and strong developmental progress their children make. The facility is noted for being affordable, well-organized, and offering engaging activities and parent support programs.
Caring and engaged staffexcellent communication from leadershipwarm family-like atmosphereplay-based curriculum with hands-on activities - 4The Goddard School Atlanta Buckhead4.72 score4.9(20)
3525 Piedmont Rd., Building Building 7, Suite 110, Atlanta, GA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 174 children
The Goddard School Atlanta Buckhead receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, well-organized facility and passionate, caring staff. Parents emphasize strong academic and social-emotional development, frequent communication, and engaging curriculum including enrichment activities like Spanish and music. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and thriving in their care.
Clean and thoughtfully designed facilityknowledgeable and passionat - 5Inman Park Cooperative Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
760 Edgewood Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children
Inman Park Cooperative Preschool receives universal praise from parents who highlight its strong community focus, play-based outdoor learning approach, and caring staff. Parents consistently emphasize the cooperative model that allows meaningful parental involvement and creates a family-like atmosphere. The school's use of Conscious Discipline is noted as beneficial for children's social-emotional development.
Caring and dedicated staffplay-based learningoutdoor learning environmentstrong community and sense of family - 6Apostles Lutheran Day School4.72 score4.9(20)
6025 Glenridge Drive Ne, Bldg. C, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children
Apostles Lutheran Day School receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff retention, personalized care, and strong academic preparation. Parents consistently report their children thriving in a warm, safe, family-like environment with low turnover contributing to stability and community.
Staff retention (20+ year teachers)low turnoversmall family feelsafe and clean facility - 7Beth Jacob Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
1855 Lavista Road Ne, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 147 children
Beth Jacob Preschool is a synagogue-based center in Atlanta with a 5/5 rating. Parents consistently praise the welcoming community, beautiful facilities, and strong religious programming. The center is highly regarded as a leading Jewish institution in Georgia.
welcoming communityfriendly staffbeautiful facilitiesmultiple daily services - 8Playball By Connie @ Congregation Beth Jacob4.72 score4.9(20)
1855 Lavista Road, Atlanta, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews consistently praise Congregation Beth Jacob as a welcoming and warm Jewish community with beautiful facilities. Parents highlight the friendly atmosphere, multiple daily prayer services, and spiritual environment. No specific daycare services are mentioned in the reviews.
Welcoming communitybeautiful facilitymultiple daily servicesfriendly people - 9Effect K.I.D.S.4.72 score4.9(20)
1995 Metropolitan Parkway Sw, Atlanta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
This appears to be a fitness gym, not a daycare center. The reviews praise Effect Fitness for high-energy workout classes, talented instructors, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Reviewers consistently highlight the motivating environment, excellent music, and supportive staff that makes fitness accessible to all experience levels.
High-energy classesskilled instructorsmotivating musicfriendly and supportive staff - 10Day School Of The Sandy Springs Christian Church The4.71 score5(12)
301 Johnson Ferry Road Nw, Atlanta, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children
Note: Reviews provided are for Sandy Springs Christian Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the church as welcoming, inclusive, and LGBTQ+ affirming with meaningful worship services, strong community involvement, and talented leadership under Rev. Nathan Brown.
Welcoming and inclusive environmentLGBTQ+ affirmingopen-minded approach to faithstrong sense of community
Rating Distribution
Based on 315 daycares with Google ratings in Atlanta
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 4,499 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Atlanta, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Atlanta zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30341 | 7 | 4.92 | 4 | |
| 30307 | 17 | 4.83 | 8 | |
| 30339 | 10 | 4.73 | 3 | |
| 30328 | 15 | 4.65 | 4 | |
| 30324 | 8 | 4.6 | 1 | |
| 30327 | 27 | 4.55 | 9 | |
| 30329 | 21 | 4.54 | 9 | |
| 30306 | 14 | 4.51 | 6 | |
| 30316 | 35 | 4.49 | 15 | |
| 30305 | 22 | 4.48 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Atlanta (12–512 children)
Small
up to 30 children
21
Medium
31–75 children
94
Large
76–150 children
121
Very Large
150+ children
77
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Atlanta based on parent reviews
Create Your Dreams (C.Y.D)
887 West Marietta Street Nw, Studio T-108, Atlanta, GA
Create Your Dreams (CYD) is a nonprofit organization in Atlanta that serves students from elementary through college graduation, providing academic support, mentorship, and emotional guidance. Parents and educators consistently praise the organization for its transformative impact on students' academic and personal development, strong community partnerships, and dedicated staff. The program is particularly noted for supporting underserved youth and helping them achieve their
Little Leaders Academy Of Arts
330 Lynhurst Drive, Atlanta, GA
Parents consistently praise Little Leaders Academy of Arts for providing a clean, safe, and nurturing family-like environment with dedicated owner Ms. Dez. Children benefit from structured educational activities, home-cooked meals, and individualized attention that fosters academic growth, independence, and social skills development. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend daily and feel secure in her care.
The Learning Loft Academy
1699 Westwood Avenue Sw, Atlanta, GA
The Learning Loft Academy in Atlanta receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and communicative staff, nurturing learning environment, and strong developmental progress their children make. The facility is noted for being affordable, well-organized, and offering engaging activities and parent support programs.
Inman Park Cooperative Preschool
760 Edgewood Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA
Inman Park Cooperative Preschool receives universal praise from parents who highlight its strong community focus, play-based outdoor learning approach, and caring staff. Parents consistently emphasize the cooperative model that allows meaningful parental involvement and creates a family-like atmosphere. The school's use of Conscious Discipline is noted as beneficial for children's social-emotional development.
Apostles Lutheran Day School
6025 Glenridge Drive Ne, Bldg. C, Atlanta, GA
Apostles Lutheran Day School receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff retention, personalized care, and strong academic preparation. Parents consistently report their children thriving in a warm, safe, family-like environment with low turnover contributing to stability and community.
Beth Jacob Preschool
1855 Lavista Road Ne, Atlanta, GA
Beth Jacob Preschool is a synagogue-based center in Atlanta with a 5/5 rating. Parents consistently praise the welcoming community, beautiful facilities, and strong religious programming. The center is highly regarded as a leading Jewish institution in Georgia.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta offers a robust landscape of 429 childcare and preschool options, providing ample choice for families seeking the right fit. Parents frequently highlight clean facilities and safe environments as their primary priorities when evaluating these centers. The directory highlights standout locations, including a neighborhood in zip code 30341 that consistently earns high marks from families.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Atlanta have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 315 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 4,499 parent reviews. Parents in Atlanta most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, welcoming environment, and safe environment.
When choosing a daycare in Atlanta, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Atlanta
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- Address
- 5505 Winters Chapel Road, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (770) 730-0045
Parents describe the staff as caring, patient, and kind, noting that the personal and relational approach makes them feel like family. Reviewers highlight the creative teaching methods and the resulting social and intellectual development of their children.
- Address
- 1750 Sylvan Road Sw, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 755-2622
Parents consistently praise Little Leaders Academy of Arts for providing a clean, safe, and nurturing family-like environment with dedicated owner Ms. Dez. Children benefit from structured educational activities, home-cooked meals, and individualized attention that fosters academic growth, independence, and social skills development. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend daily and feel secure in her care.
- Address
- 330 Lynhurst Drive, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (678) 710-2003
- Address
- 1748 Rey Street Nw, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 799-6804
- Address
- 1562 B Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy Nw, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 794-1236
One parent describes HAYGOOD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER as a loving and caring neighborhood school offering diverse programming. The review highlights the availability of half-day and full-day preschool options alongside extra activities like ballet, karate, and summer camps.
- Address
- 1015 E. Rock Springs Road N. E., Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 872-5806
Appleton Early Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong curriculum, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend and show measurable growth in learning and development. The center has maintained a strong reputation with multi-generational families returning over decades.
- Address
- 680 Fairburn Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 699-0765
One parent describes A World of Knowledge Preschool & Academy as a very good place. This single review offers a brief positive endorsement of the center-based facility in Atlanta.
- Address
- 2769 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy Nw, Suite C, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 794-4024
Horizons Kids is a highly-regarded after-school program and summer camp in Atlanta with consistent 5-star reviews from long-term families. Parents praise the caring staff, strong community atmosphere, and balanced approach to homework help and outdoor play. The program is noted for reliability, communication, and creating lasting friendships among children.
- Address
- 1015 Edgewood Avenue Ne, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 963-7853
- Address
- 197 Decatur St. Se, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 413-8454
One parent describes the center as one of the best places to be, highlighting the quality of the staff. The reviewer specifically praises the director, Ms. Geneva, along with Ms. Angie, Mr. Sunny, and Ms. Stephine for being one-of-a-kind. No negative aspects were mentioned in this single review.
- Address
- 1040 Hollywood Road Nw, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 792-0001
Reviewers highlight the cleanliness of the facility and express strong appreciation for the staff's dedicated care. Parents report that their young children enjoy attending and feel well looked after.
- Address
- 1477 Westwood Avenue S.W., Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (678) 663-2423
Parents highlight the exceptional care provided by specific staff members, noting that teachers genuinely care about child development and maintain low child-to-teacher ratios. Reviewers appreciate the well-rounded curriculum and diverse activities, with families reporting that their children enjoy attending and have successfully matriculated through various age groups.
- Address
- 1015 Tumlin Street, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 249-1500
- Address
- 300 Central Park Place, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 506-1808
Reviewers highlight the center's strong faculty and facilities, noting positive experiences with both preschool and Georgia Pre-K programs. Parents appreciate the quality of the staff and the overall environment provided for their children.
- Address
- 30 Courtland St Se, Alumni Hall G-17, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 413-8460
- Address
- 5065 High Point Road, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 843-9582
Parents report that children thrive in a positive environment supported by dedicated staff who nurture individual developmental needs and foster social connections. Reviewers highlight the school's success in building strong rapport between students and teachers, while also noting the convenience of an affordable, fresh organic lunch option.
- Address
- 1970 Cliff Valley Way, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 325-6777
- Address
- 2321 Bouldercrest Road, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (678) 974-2282
Parents highlight the staff's genuine care and flexibility, noting that children seem happy and well-cared for in a facility with ample outdoor space. One service provider also commends the director and team for their professionalism and helpfulness.
- Address
- 832 Flat Shoals Avenue Se, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 421-4023
- Address
- 3708 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 992-6355
- Address
- 3702 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (770) 452-8603
One parent notes that Shanee resolved their fears and ensures the child is happy and well cared for, while another highlights the family atmosphere and their seven-month-old's enjoyment of the caretakers. A third review provides no specific details. No negative feedback has been reported.
- Address
- 1006 Fayetteville Road, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 212-3821
- Address
- 1669 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 320-9528
One parent expresses strong satisfaction, noting that both their children and they personally enjoy attending the center. This single review highlights a positive experience without listing specific drawbacks.
- Address
- 1256 Moreland Avenue Se, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (678) 860-0372
Parents highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong leadership, and a nurturing, homey environment with low tuition for the infant room. A few reviewers note that the current Moreland location suffers from heavy traffic, though the school plans to move to Grant Park.
- Address
- 1040 Grant Street Se, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 627-1200
One parent expresses deep comfort and strong recommendation for leaving their daughter at the center, while another simply describes it as the best daycare available.
- Address
- 1800 Water Place, Suite 228, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (678) 790-6146
- Address
- 240 Candler Road S. E., Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 371-0777
- Address
- 1332 Glenwood Avenue Se, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 844-8930
One parent describes the center as very good for all boys and girls to learn. The single review highlights the educational value for children of all genders.
- Address
- 470 Candler Park Drive, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (404) 394-0123
North Atlanta Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, welcoming staff and supportive learning environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend and feel well-prepared for kindergarten through a balanced curriculum and strong community atmosphere.
- Address
- 5676 Roberts Drive, Atlanta, GA
- Phone
- (770) 399-5222
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