
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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The Spanish Academy Buckhead Campus receives consistently high praise from parents for its full Spanish immersion program and nurturing environment. Parents report significant language development in their children, strong teacher quality, and excellent preparation for elementary school transitions. The small class sizes and personable staff, including director DeShea and Veronica, are frequently highlighted as key strengths.
One parent highlights the program's family-oriented atmosphere and value as a free initiative, while another criticizes inconsistent homework support, unprofessional staff behavior, and perceived favoritism in fees and volunteering requirements.
Note: Reviews appear to be for Nicholas House, a homeless services organization, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the organization's support services, staff compassion, and community impact in helping families achieve housing stability and self-sufficiency.
Parents consistently praise HippoHopp as an excellent indoor play facility and birthday party venue in Atlanta. The facility features well-maintained play structures for multiple age groups, friendly and attentive staff, and comprehensive party planning services. Families appreciate the clean environment, café amenities, and organized operations.
Parents highlight the professional, personable staff and a clean, safe facility that fosters strong academic and social progress in young children. Reviewers appreciate the open communication with owners and the nurturing environment that helps children thrive and adapt easily to drop-off.
Oak Hill Center receives consistently high praise from parents and visitors. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, professional staff, and comprehensive services including medical, dental, behavioral health, and recreational programs. Staff members are frequently commended for going above and beyond to address parent concerns and support families.
This facility serves as a community recreation center and park rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews praise the outdoor sports facilities, friendly staff, and community atmosphere. However, the reviews do not address daycare services, childcare quality, or early education programming.
A few reviews describe the facility as clean and well-maintained, with one parent noting it offers programs for middle and high school students. However, another reviewer criticizes the space as old and unsuitable for hosting events.
The reviews provided are not for S.A.Y. YES CENTER daycare in Atlanta. Instead, they are reviews for the Trap Music Museum, a music/art museum with an escape room and bar. No actual daycare reviews are present in the data submitted.
One parent highlights the warm staff and director Danata McDowell, noting their child loves the structured afterschool program and feels safe. In contrast, another reviewer reports a negative phone interaction with unprofessional staff and rude comments from the owner.
Watch Me Grow Learning Center in Atlanta receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the center's family-like environment, small classroom sizes, play-based learning approach, and caring staff who are genuinely invested in children's development and well-being.
All Starz Academy receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Most reviewers praise the caring staff, child engagement, and daily communication through photos/app updates. However, some parents report issues with staff communication, high turnover, inconsistent potty training support, and concerns about basic care standards.
One parent describes Open Arms as a wonderful faith-based school with attentive caregivers and a variety of activities, while another highlights the great staff and focus on Christian values for their child's growth.
Parents consistently praise APEC Learning Center for its caring, dedicated staff and engaging enrichment programs. Children are reported to be excited about attending, with particular enthusiasm for activities like Fun Fridays, arts and crafts, culinary classes, and sports. Parents appreciate the organization's involvement, individualized attention to each child, and supportive environment.
Parents consistently praise KIDSTOP DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress, and parents report feeling welcomed and confident in the center's care. Leadership, particularly Director Mr. Jordan and Ms. Robinson, receives special recognition for their dedication.
Parents highlight the center's caring staff, strong academic focus, and engaging activities, with one family noting their child's significant progress in spelling and basic skills. Another parent expressed gratitude for the supportive environment that contributed to their child's successful Pre-K graduation.
Indelible Impressions Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise for teaching quality, staff care, and family atmosphere, but significant complaints about communication and enrollment processes. Multiple parents report difficulty reaching the school by phone and poor customer service during initial contact. Recent administrative changes appear to have improved operations, though organizational issues remain.
Anderson Park is a well-maintained community park in Atlanta offering various recreational facilities and programming. Parents consistently praise its cleanliness, amenities, and family-friendly atmosphere with regular activities and events.
Little Stars Academy receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with praise for staff quality, learning environment, and child development. However, one parent reported a negative experience with a specific staff member's attitude and behavior.
Parents praise Pittman Park's out-of-school programming for its recreational facilities and staff quality. The facility features an Olympic-size swimming pool with certified lifeguards, playground areas, sports fields, and offers a free summer lunch program. Families appreciate the outdoor activities and note the staff has been consistently helpful over the years.
Reviews praise Collier Park as a well-maintained community facility with diverse amenities for families. Parents highlight the cleanliness, safety, and variety of recreational options available for children and adults alike.
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for an apartment complex (Lite House Partners Inc. - The Stations of Richmond Hill), not a daycare center. No parent reviews about childcare services, staff qualifications, curriculum, or child activities are present.
These reviews do not pertain to the daycare's out-of-school programming. Instead, they describe South Bend Park as a recreational facility featuring dog parks, trails, a lake, playground, and pool. Reviewers consistently praise the park's cleanliness, spacious grounds, and amenities.
All-Star Scholars of Atlanta receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the owner Ms. Harrell, staff dedication, cleanliness, and developmental progress of children. One parent reported significant issues with unresponsive communication and failure to provide tax documentation for services rendered in 2024.
Parents praise the afterschool program's engaging activities, tutoring support, and friendly staff who create a personal experience. However, some express concerns about facility maintenance issues, including field conditions and safety hazards from unsecured utilities.
The Greater Gift @ Sandtown Gym is a recreation center and park facility in Atlanta with a 4.2/5 Google rating. Reviews praise the well-maintained grounds, multiple sports fields, playground equipment, and clean facilities. Parents appreciate the space for children to play and run around.
Parents praise the dance classes and instruction at this out-of-school time program, with multiple reviewers highlighting the quality of dance education offered. The facility and staff receive positive feedback. One reviewer expressed uncertainty about the facility.
Parents consistently praise Angels Academy for prioritizing child safety, academic excellence, and strong teacher-child relationships. Multiple families report their children are ahead of grade level and express confidence in the school's cleanliness, communication, and caring staff. Parents appreciate the school's responsiveness to family needs and welcoming environment.
Tiny Treasures Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, educational quality, child development progress, and strong communication with families. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, professionalism, and family-oriented environment.
Parents consistently praise Bright Star Kids Academy for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children show notable developmental progress and come home happy and excited. The facility is clean, well-organized, and maintains strong parent communication through daily updates and photos.
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