
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
One parent reports a positive long-term experience with consistent teacher quality, while others highlight significant issues including rude front desk staff, unprofessional behavior, and claims of unqualified educators.
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.
One parent describes the experience as wonderful, while another reports a rude interaction during a phone call.
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.
Parents highlight the staff's loving, supportive, and experienced nature, noting that children appear happy and engaged during their time at the center. Reviewers express high comfort levels with the care provided and strongly recommend the facility to others seeking quality childcare.
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.
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.
One parent describes a welcoming and organized environment where staff are loving and children settle in easily, while another reports significant frustration regarding unexplained residency restrictions and unresponsive communication. The negative experience highlights a lack of transparency about eligibility criteria and poor customer service during the enrollment process.
Bright Horizons at Buckhead receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, clean facilities, and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. The center is noted for responsive communication, engaging activities, and strong leadership under director Barbara Clay.
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