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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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The Sunshine House #96
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Warm and caring staffstrong teaching qualityexcellent parent-child communication via app and daily updates
Address
7450 Trowbridge Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 668-0440
Bright Horizons At Glenlake
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Caring and experienced teachers and staffclean and well-maintained facilityplay-based learning approach
Address
1 Glenlake Parkway, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(470) 558-1181
Sheltering Arms - Elaine P. Draeger Model Teaching Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Sheltering Arms receives highly polarized reviews with 7 five-star ratings and 3 one-star ratings. Positive reviewers praise the curriculum, staff warmth, and child development, while negative reviewers express serious concerns about management leadership, safety compliance, staff-to-child ratios, and an alleged incident cover-up.

Strong academic curriculumwarm and friendly staffopen communication with parents
Address
385 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 523-4831
The Sunshine House #94
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Sunshine House Buckhead in Atlanta receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who reviewed it. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, clean facilities, and strong leadership under director Ms. Lightfoot. Children show measurable academic progress and emotional attachment to their teachers.

Caring and experienced staffClean facilitiesStrong leadership and director involvement
Address
4506 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 252-0389
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in Atlanta receives outstanding praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, warm community environment, and strong developmental support for children of all ages. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-designed with excellent communication and administrative leadership.

Warm and nurturing staffexceptional leadership (Director Jamie)patient teachers
Address
1080 Spring St, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 541-1936
Tabula Rasa The Language Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5855 Riverside Drive, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 847-0829
Kidazzle Child Care - Littleflyers Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KIDazzle Child Care for exceptional care, education, and safety. Staff are described as knowledgeable, experienced, and professional while maintaining a family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted as clean and welcoming, with programs designed to make learning fun for children.

Experienced and knowledgeable teachersclean and safe environmentfamily-oriented staff
Address
1701 Columbia Ave., Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 305-6950
Sheltering Arms Educare Atlanta
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
404 Fulton Street Sw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 582-9100
Elite Kindercare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1519 Lakewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 524-2655
Prestige Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1260 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd Sw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 752-5516
Y Afterschool @ Spalding Drive Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
130 West Spalding Drive, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 451-9622
Nw Youth Power Elc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1225 Donald Lee Hollowell Highway, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 892-5107
After God'S Own Heart Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
952 Boat Rock Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 565-3530
Kindercare Learning Center #1342
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center #1342 for its caring and welcoming staff, strong leadership, and nurturing environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report feeling comfortable and supported. The center is credited with fostering child development, learning, and social skills through well-planned activities and curriculum-based programs.

Caring and loving staffwelcoming environmentstrong leadership (directors Alish and Shanel)
Address
9 Concourse Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 551-9663
Children'S School The
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
345 Tenth Street Ne, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 873-6985
Kidazzle Child Care - Lowery
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
201 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(470) 312-1555
Y Afterschool @ High Point Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
520 Greenland Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 451-9622
Kids 'R Special INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3181 Hogan Road Sw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 349-9142
Kindercare Learning Center #1197
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kindercare Learning Center #1197 (Galleria Parkway location) for exceptional care, attentive staff, and strong leadership. The facility receives universal 5-star ratings with parents highlighting the loving treatment of children from infancy through Pre-K, excellent communication, and the director's personal involvement in the center's operations. Families report their children progressing well academically and socially, with several noting they've enrolled multiple children or returned after relocating.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership and director involvementexcellent parent communication via app and phone
Address
1650 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 951-9080
Little Apron Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2455 Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 556-8000
Kompany Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
296 Interstate North Circle, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 850-9222
Tara Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2326 Bouldercrest Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 381-9300
Whitefoord Community Program Aftercare Whitefoord
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
35 Whitefoord Avenue Se, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 523-2500
Northwoods Montessori INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3340 Chestnut Drive, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 457-7261
St. Martin'S Explorers
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3110-A Ashford-Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 237-4260
Atlanta Preparatory School Of The Arts
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
312 Candler Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 289-8666
Sheltering Arms - International Village Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Sheltering Arms International Village Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and experienced staff, child development, healthy meals, and reasonable pricing. One parent reported serious concerns about a teacher's behavior toward children and questioned the director's investigation process. The facility appears to focus on creating a family-like environment with structured curriculum and parental involvement.

Experienced and passionate teacherschild development and independencehealthy meals included
Address
3375 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 454-6220
Kindercare Learning Center #408
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents unanimously praise KinderCare Learning Center #408 in Atlanta for exceptional staff care, strong academic curriculum, and family-like environment. Children show advanced development in academics, social skills, and confidence. Leadership, particularly Director Ms. G and Ms. Kendra, are highlighted for responsiveness and professionalism.

Warm and welcoming environmentstrong academic preparation (readingwriting
Address
3520 Old Chamblee Tucker Rd., Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 938-9828
Global Tech After School @ Toomer
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
65 Rogers Street Ne, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 919-9948
Sheltering Arms - Dorothy Arkwright
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1192 Arkwright Pl Se, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 527-7490

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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.