
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on 315 daycares with Google ratings in Atlanta
Top qualities mentioned across 4,499 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Atlanta, based on parent reviews
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 |
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
Highest rated daycares in Atlanta based on parent reviews
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Ollie's Tots Learning Center receives predominantly negative feedback, with parents citing unprofessional and rude staff members, particularly management. The facility appears to have declined under new ownership, with only isolated praise for individual teachers like Ms. Rachel.
Suzuki School receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff's warmth, competence, and genuine care for their children. However, two negative reviews allege serious concerns including racial discrimination and poor treatment leading to contract termination.
Creme de la Creme in Atlanta receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All reviewers praise the caring, experienced staff, safe and nurturing environment, and strong developmental outcomes for children across all age groups. Parents consistently highlight the school's family-like atmosphere and attentive communication.
These reviews do not appear to be from parents of daycare attendees. The reviews describe visits to Norfolk Southern's corporate headquarters and facilities in Atlanta, including railway displays, conference spaces, and recreational areas. No actual childcare or daycare services are mentioned.
ATLANTA JOB CORPS CENTER is not a traditional daycare but rather an educational/training program for teens and young adults. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the program for providing second chances, helping students earn diplomas, and offering valuable opportunities for troubled youth.
Parents consistently praise KIDS 'R' KIDS #32 for its caring, experienced staff, clean facility, and strong child development outcomes. The center is commended for excellent communication through classroom cameras, daily updates, and responsive teacher engagement. All reviewed families report high satisfaction and would recommend the facility.
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center #906 in Atlanta for exceptional staff who provide loving, individualized care and strong educational programming. Multiple reviewers highlight significant developmental improvements in their children and appreciate the detailed communication through daily updates and the center app. Leadership, particularly Ms. TJ/Tameka, receives specific recognition for going above and beyond to support families.
The Goddard School in Atlanta receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple locations. Parents praise the caring and qualified staff, strong communication, engaging curriculum, and safe environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents feeling confident in the quality of care.
Sheltering Arms receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and supportive staff, hands-on director, and educational quality. Parents highlight the school's ability to identify and address developmental needs like speech delays and health issues. One parent gave a negative rating without specific details.
The Sunshine House #96 in Atlanta receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and competent staff, strong child development outcomes, and excellent parent communication. The center maintains a clean, nurturing environment with engaging educational activities.
Bright Horizons at Glenlake receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, clean facility, play-based learning approach, healthy meals, and strong communication. Multiple families have enrolled their children from infancy through pre-K and report high satisfaction with the center's COVID safety protocols.
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