
Browse all 429 child daycare & preschools in Atlanta, Georgia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
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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.
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.
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Molly World Academy receives mixed reviews, with most parents praising the staff's care and friendliness, but some reporting serious concerns about transportation reliability, unprofessional behavior, and workplace conduct. Long-term families express satisfaction, while recent parents cite communication issues and service quality problems.
New Generation Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its strong leadership, dedicated staff, and educational programming. Parents highlight low staff turnover, effective communication, cleanliness, engaging activities, and a family-oriented environment as key strengths.
Angel's Paradise Academy is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Atlanta with a 25+ year history of family ownership. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, and welcoming family-like environment. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children across generations.
An Angel's Touch Learning Center II receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the teachers, educational quality, and developmental progress of their children. The owner is noted for professional and timely communication. However, a small number of reviews raise concerns about staff quality and child care.
Northeast Intown YWCA receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with reviewers praising the caring, experienced staff and play-centered, child-focused approach. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child relationships and a welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted as not high-tech in communications or amenities, but this is acceptable to families who prioritize genuine care and flexible scheduling.
The Clifton School-Clairmont receives mixed reviews. While several parents praise the loving teachers, great environment, and professional standards, two parents reported serious concerns about staff demeanor and behavior toward toddlers, including frustration with normal child behaviors and physical restraint incidents.
The Clifton School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring teachers, emergent curriculum, and strong sense of community. However, two negative reviews cite issues with teacher training, leadership responsiveness, staff turnover, and a disorganized enrollment process with unclear waitlist communication.
Peter Pan Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising cleanliness, attentive staff, and educational programs, with particular mention of Ms. Alexander and Mrs. Rolanda. However, two negative reviews cite poor customer service, facility cleanliness concerns, and lack of educational enrichment.
The Atlanta Scholar Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, cleanliness, and academic structure. However, one parent reported serious concerns including unexplained bruises, inadequate incident reporting, and dismissive behavior from ownership.
These reviews do not pertain to the daycare facility. The reviews are for 445 Cleveland Apartments, an apartment complex in Atlanta, and discuss residential living experience, not childcare services. No actual daycare reviews are available for this facility.
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for City of Refuge, a residential support program for families experiencing homelessness and crisis, not for Level Up Youth Program/Core Academy daycare. Reviews consistently praise the organization for providing safe housing, meals, case management support, job training, and helping families achieve stability and independence.
This facility is not a daycare but a youth shelter for homeless individuals ages 18-22 in Atlanta. Residents consistently praise the comprehensive support services, caring staff, nutritious meals, job training programs, and stable housing assistance that have helped them transition out of homelessness.
Parents praise C. A. Scott as a well-maintained recreational facility with clean amenities including a swimming pool and basketball court. Staff is described as helpful and friendly with smooth check-in processes. The main concern raised is limited parking availability.
The Ormewood School receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring teachers, strong community, daily communication, and nurturing environment. However, two parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor hygiene practices, lack of security measures, and alleged inappropriate discipline.
ABC Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Staff members, particularly Director Ms. Gibson, are described as professional, caring, and highly attentive to individual children's needs. Parents appreciate the strong communication through daily updates, educational focus, and family-oriented approach.
Parents consistently praise Genesis Early Learning for its caring, nurturing environment and strong educational focus. Staff demonstrate genuine passion for child development, with children reportedly advancing academically and arriving at kindergarten ahead of peers. The facility emphasizes healthy vegan meals, cultural diversity, and low staff turnover.
Kid's Time Early Learning Center #2 receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism and cleanliness, with many parents expressing long-term satisfaction and specifically commending Mr. Dumas and his team. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about hygiene practices, health protocols, and unprofessional customer service.
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Trinity Northwest Atlanta Early Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, low student-to-teacher ratios, and positive learning environment, noting their children thrive and are excited to attend. However, a smaller number of parents report serious concerns about cleanliness, hygiene practices, staff attention, and customer service.
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