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429 Child Daycare & Preschools in Atlanta, Georgia

Browse all 429 child daycare & preschools in Atlanta, Georgia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

  1. 1

    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

  2. 2

    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
  3. 3
    The Learning Loft Academy
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    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
  6. 6

    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
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    Beth Jacob Preschool
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
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    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
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    Effect K.I.D.S.
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
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    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

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Atlanta based on parent reviews

Create Your Dreams (C.Y.D)

5(20)

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

5(16)

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.

Passionate and attentive ownerclean facilityhome-cooked meals

The Learning Loft Academy

4.9(20)

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.

Caring and engaged staffexcellent communication from leadershipwarm family-like atmosphere

Inman Park Cooperative Preschool

4.9(20)

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.

Caring and dedicated staffplay-based learningoutdoor learning environment

Apostles Lutheran Day School

4.9(20)

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.

Staff retention (20+ year teachers)low turnoversmall family feel

Beth Jacob Preschool

4.9(20)

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.

welcoming communityfriendly staffbeautiful facilities

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Atlanta, Georgia

There are 429 child daycare & preschools in Atlanta, Georgia, making up 74% of the 578 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.

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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After School Sports Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
5501 Stonewall Tell Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 545-4165
Butner Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

Butner Learning Academy has received predominantly negative reviews, with parents citing unprofessional and rude staff, poor management, and concerns about educational quality. One positive mention was made of a teacher named Ms. Rachel. Overall, parents report the facility appears to prioritize profit over child welfare.

One teacher (Ms. Rachel) received praiselearning activities mentioned
Address
2125 County Line Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 349-2656
Ollie'S Tots Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

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.

One teacher (Ms. Rachel) praised for quality carelearning activities offered
Address
2700 Butner Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 349-0229
Connect Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
3915 Old Gordon Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 691-3456
Atlanta Stem Academy The
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1766 Lakewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 358-4425
Suzuki School
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Warm and friendly staffexcellent care and development focusstrong parent-school partnership
Address
443 E. Paces Ferry Rd. Ne, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 869-1042
Hixson'S Daycare & Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
146 Stratford Drive Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 691-1443
Westside Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
175 Racine Street, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 400-2688
Grow Montessori School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1039 Camilla Street, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 491-0580
Creme De La Creme
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Warm and caring teachersexperienced and tenured staffsafe and clean facilities
Address
4669 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 256-4488
The Galloway School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
215 West Wieuca Road Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 252-8389
Samuel Nabrit Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2035 Campbellton Road Sw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 753-0802
Kiddos Rivers
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8 Peachtree Battle Ave, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 955-3184
Morningside After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1053 E. Rock Springs Rd., Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 433-6126
Norfolk Southern Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Modern buildingclean facilitiesfriendly staff
Address
1200 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 589-6045
Atlanta Speech School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3160 Northside Parkway Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 233-5332
Chi Montessori Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2407 Cascade Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 515-8368
Smith After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
370 Old Ivy Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 693-5310
Tallulah Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1950 Bolton Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 799-6300
Atlanta Job Corps Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Provides second chanceshelps students earn high school diplomasgood for at-risk youth
Address
239 West Lake Avenue, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 799-3112
Apec After School Enrichment @ Randolph
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5320 Campbellton Road Sw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 599-9774
Kids 'R' Kids #32
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Caring and experienced staffclassroom cameras for parent monitoringregular communication via app and newsletters
Address
1224 Utoy Springs Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 629-5437
Atlanta International School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2890 North Fulton Drive, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 832-4988
Kindercare Learning Center #906
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Caring and passionate staffstrong educational curriculumnoticeable child development improvements
Address
8095-B Roswell Rd., Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 395-1227
The Hive @ Morris Brandon Primary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2845 Margaret Mitchell Dr, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-7280
Kiddos Garden Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
285 Sheridan Drive Avenue, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 955-3184
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Caring and attentive teachersexcellent parent-teacher communicationengaging age-appropriate curriculum
Address
1150 Hammond Drive, Bldg. E, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 350-9001
Sheltering Arms - Welcome All
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

caring and supportive teachershands-on directorfriendly and welcoming environment
Address
4365 Welcome All Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 209-1897
Jackson After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1325 Mt. Paran Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 347-6866
Haynes Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
916 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 753-3161

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Frequently asked questions

There are 429 child daycare & preschools daycares in Atlanta, Georgia, out of 578 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Atlanta, 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
Atlanta offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 429 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 9 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 47 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 93 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 Atlanta for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Atlanta 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.