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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

Showing 429 results

Harvest Montessori: An Urban Farm School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2122 Bouldercrest Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 769-1261
After-School All-Stars Atlanta @ Best Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1190 Northwest Drive Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-4950
Laamistad After School At The Cathedral Of St. Philip
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 852-0982
The Howard School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1192 Foster St. Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 377-7436
Prime Time After School @ Atlanta New Century Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
120 Ralph Mcgill Blvd, Suite 3, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 525-1909
La Fitness Kids Klub - Ansley Mall
Child Daycare & Preschools

This facility has received only positive feedback, with reviewers consistently praising the friendly and professional staff members by name. Members highlight the clean facility, abundant equipment, convenient amenities like Starbucks, and quality fitness classes and personal training services.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilityabundant parking
Address
1544 Piedmont Avenue Ne, Suite 115, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 249-6463
Generation Infocus @ Heards Ferry
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6151 Powers Ferry Road Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 525-5561
Wings At S.L. Lewis
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6201 Connell Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 895-6088
Cpacs Youth Program
Child Daycare & Preschools

CPACS Youth Program is highly regarded by parents and community members. Reviews praise the dedicated staff, homework help, activities, field trips, and snacks provided. The organization is also recognized for its broader community support including assistance with immigration services, tax help, and civic engagement programs.

Dedicated and kind staffhomework assistancesnacks provided
Address
3510 Shallowford Road Ne, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 936-0969
Communities In Schools - West End Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1445 Maynard Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 897-2390
Bright Futures Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1300 Joseph E Boone Boulevard, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 963-6804
Kingdom Care Before /After-School Enrichment Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1311-A Fulton Ind. Blvd, Suite 6, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 696-6843
City Of Atlanta - Out Of School Time Programming At English Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1340 Bolton Road N.W., Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 505-3116
Midtown Athletic Club At Windy Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools

This review data appears to be for a fitness facility, not a daycare center. The listing indicates it is a CENTER BASED daycare, but all reviews discuss gym amenities, fitness classes, trainers, and personal training services. Only one review briefly mentions childcare services being available at the facility.

Excellent staff and coachescomprehensive equipment and facilitiesdiverse class offerings
Address
135 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 953-1100
H.O.P.E. Preparatory Group
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1430 Bouldercrest Rd., Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 244-9435
Cherokee Town & Country Club Teepee
Child Daycare & Preschools

Note: The reviews provided are for Cherokee Town & Country Club, a country club and dining venue, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility's elegant atmosphere, high-quality food, and exceptional staff service.

Beautiful grounds and décorpolished and warm staffflawless service
Address
155 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 365-1200
The Little Nook
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
529 Pharr Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 846-2232
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Atlanta-Bellwood Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs Bellwood Unit receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising it as an affordable community resource offering after-school and summer programs for youth ages 6-18. The facility is credited with providing positive activities, life skills development, and a safe environment. However, a few parents reported negative experiences with staff attitude and communication.

Affordable membership feesexcellent and knowledgeable staffsafe environment
Address
777 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 486-2765
Bridges From School To Work
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
100 Edgewood Avenue N.E., Suite 1615, Atlanta, GA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Peach Pit Gymnastics LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Peach Pit Gymnastics LLC receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Reviewers consistently praise the coaching staff for their patience, encouragement, and skill instruction across cheer, tumbling, and gymnastics programs. Parents also highlight the facility's birthday party services and adult tumbling classes.

Patient and supportive coachespositive learning environmentskill development (tumbling
Address
1019 B Collier Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 697-3697
The Salvation Army Family Life Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1032 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 753-4166
City Of Atlanta - Out Of School Time Programming At Morningside
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1053 East Rock Springs Road Ne, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 881-0174
Ryan Cameron Foundation Leadership Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1100 Peachtree Street., Suite 300, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 784-1171
The Goddard School - Parent'S Night Out
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and qualified staff, strong parent-child communication, engaging curriculum, and safe environment that helps children thrive academically and socially.

Warm and nurturing staff who genuinely careexcellent parent communication and daily updatesengaging and age-appropriate curriculum
Address
1150 Hammond Drive, Bldg. E, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 272-8357
City Of Atlanta - Out Of School Time Programming At A.D. Williams
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1154 James Jackson Parkway Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 799-2359
After-School All-Stars Atlanta @ Coretta Scott King Young Women'S Leadership Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1190 Northwest Drive, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 413-8365
Arthur Blank Ymca Asp At Kipp Ways
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
350 Temple Street Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 924-6310
La Fitness Kids Klub @ Atlanta Peachtree Road
Child Daycare & Preschools

These reviews are for an LA Fitness gym location, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the cleanliness, friendly staff, and positive atmosphere of this gym facility.

Clean facilityfriendly and professional staffwell-maintained equipment
Address
3535 Peachtree Road Ne, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 389-1143
La Fitness Kids Klub @ Camp Creek
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews for LA Fitness Kids Klub are mixed and concerning. One parent reported a serious incident involving their child being left alone in a bathroom, potential inappropriate contact, and staff dishonesty. Other reviews praise cleanliness and staff friendliness, though most reviews actually address the gym facility rather than the kids club specifically.

Clean facilityprofessional maintenance staffaccommodating and friendly staff members (Crystal
Address
3755 Carmia Drive Sw, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 344-1248
Preferred School Care @The Kinderz School-Old 4th Ward
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
386 Pine Street, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 739-1462

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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.