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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
  10. 10

    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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Southwest Atlanta Christian Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3911 Campbellton Road Sw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 346-2080
Omni International School Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3940 Cascade Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 865-1463
Berean Christian Junior Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
401 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 799-0337
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Atlanta-Fuqua Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents praise this Boys & Girls Club facility for providing positive youth development, affordable after-school and summer programs, and a sense of community belonging. Most reviews are highly positive, though a few parents reported issues with front desk staff attitude and communication.

Excellent and friendly staffaffordable membership feespositive youth programs
Address
405 Lovejoy Street Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 486-2750
Da Vinci International School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4055 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 510-1214
Little Da Vinci International School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4055 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(678) 510-1214
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta-John H. Harland Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club location for its welcoming, safe environment and quality programming. Staff are described as caring and loving toward children. The facility is noted as an important community resource that engages children well.

Caring and loving staffsafe environmentquality programming
Address
434 Peeples Street, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 758-2892
Ropheka Rock Of The Word Ministries Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
477 Windsor Street S.W., Ste 203, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 221-1444
Early Birds Parents' Morning Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
502 Seminole Avenue, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 202-1200
M.B.P.C.F. - Ivy Prep
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1807 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 839-8700
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta--Thomasville Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta--Thomasville Unit as an excellent after-school and summer program. They highlight the professional and caring staff, diverse activities and programs, and positive impact on their children's development and character building.

Professional and well-trained staffcaring staff membershelpful front desk
Address
1835 Henry Thomas Drive Se, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 922-4560
John Lewis Invictus Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-5834
After-School All-Stars Atlanta @ B.E.S.T. Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-4944
Horizons School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1900 Dekalb Avenue Ne, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 378-2219
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta-Joseph B. Whitehead Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents are divided in their experiences. Most reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, staff friendliness, variety of activities, and family-like atmosphere. However, two parents expressed serious concerns about safety conditions, staff oversight, facility maintenance, and enrollment process issues.

Clean facilitypleasant smellfriendly and helpful staff
Address
1900 Lakewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 627-4617
New Life Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
215 Lakewood Way Sw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 565-1218
Irc In Atlanta Childcare Program
Child Daycare & Preschools

These reviews do not pertain to the daycare program. Instead, they describe IRC Atlanta's refugee services, including tax preparation, donations, immigration assistance, and volunteer opportunities. All reviewers praise the organization's work supporting refugees and their professional, kind staff.

Professional and friendly staffefficient service deliverycomprehensive refugee support programs
Address
2305 Parklake Drive, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 292-7731
Annunciation Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2500 Clairmont Road N.E., Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 565-2850
Alonzo A. Crim Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
256 Clifton Street Se, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-5800
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2855 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 636-4488
The Kindezi School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
286 Wilson Mill Road Sw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 802-8251
La Fitness Kids Klub @ Toco Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools

This is a gym facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the friendly and helpful staff, quality equipment, and personal training services, particularly trainer Alyster. However, some reviewers note outdated equipment, space limitations, and occasional maintenance or supply issues.

Friendly and welcoming staffquality personal traininggood variety of cardio and weight equipment
Address
2880 North Druid Hill, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 321-2330
Pals/The Cathedral Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2744 Peachtree Road N.W., Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 237-8777
Christine Elizabeth Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2952 Gresham Road Se, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 243-0341
La Fitness Kids Klub @ Akers Mill
Child Daycare & Preschools

These reviews are for LA Fitness gym, not a daycare center. The facility receives mixed feedback with praise for cleanliness, equipment, and certain staff members, but criticism regarding pricing, maintenance issues, customer service inconsistency, and contract cancellation difficulties.

Clean facilityspaciousquality equipment
Address
2995 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(770) 956-9093
Horizons After School Program (Drew)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
301 East Lake Boulevard Se, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 894-9707
Karli Learning Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3024 Martin Luther King Jr Drive Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 696-5845
Saint Anne'S Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3098 Saint Anne'S Lane, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 792-8437
La Fitness Kids Klub @ Lenox / Buckhead
Child Daycare & Preschools

Note: Reviews provided are for LA Fitness gym, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility's size, equipment variety, cleanliness, and staff friendliness, with multiple mentions of exceptional staff member Valentino.

Largeuncrowded facilityextensive equipment and amenities (racquetball courts
Address
3232 Peachtree Road Nw, A, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 233-8311
Abrakadoodle - The Epstein School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
335 Colewood Road Nw, Atlanta, GA
Phone
(404) 368-0977

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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.