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96 Child Daycare & Preschools in Augusta, Georgia

Browse all 96 child daycare & preschools in Augusta, Georgia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Augusta

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

    2434 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    Cathy's Daycare Learning Center in Augusta, Georgia maintains a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, educational activities, cleanliness, and strong communication. Multiple families report significant developmental progress in their children, including speech improvement and social skills growth.

    Caring and loving staff who treat children as their ownexcellent communication with parentsdevelopmental progress and learning activitiescleanliness of facility
  2. 2

    2834 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    Parents consistently praise Bright Start for exceptional child development, caring staff, and engaging learning opportunities. Children show significant growth in confidence, independence, academic skills, and social-emotional development. The center maintains strong parent communication and offers diverse activities including outdoor play and onsite karate instruction.

    Caring and attentive staffchild development and learning outcomesparent engagement and communicationsafe environment
  3. 3

    2561 Lumpkin Rd., Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children

    Cathy's Daycare Learning Center #2 in Augusta, Georgia receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, learning activities, and developmental progress of their children. Parents consistently highlight the cleanliness of the facility, strong communication from teachers, and the family-like atmosphere created by owner Ms. Cathy and director Mr. David. Many report significant improvements in their children's speech, social skills, and confidence.

    Caring and loving staffstrong developmental progress (speechlanguagesocial skills
  4. 4

    600 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Stevens Creek Church Employee Child Care in Augusta, Georgia is a religious facility with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere, with visitors highlighting the comfortable environment, quality worship services, and strong sense of community.

    Welcoming and friendly staffspiritual and Godly environmentengaging worship musicclean facilities
  5. 5
    Open Door Preschool
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    3005 Walton Way, Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Open Door Preschool in Augusta receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, respectful staff and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially in a safe, nurturing environment that feels like home. Many families return for multiple children and recommend the school highly.

    Caring and loving staffexcellent communicationsafe environmentbalanced curriculum mixing free play with structured learning
  6. 6

    2621 Washington Road, Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    This listing appears to be for a Christian bookstore with a coffee shop, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean facility, wide selection of Christian books and items, and quality customer service.

    Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitygood selection of Christian books and resourceson-site coffee shop
  7. 7

    1420 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews praise St. Mary's as a welcoming Catholic parish with beautiful architecture, engaging homilies, and strong community. Parents appreciate the inclusive atmosphere, diverse ministries, and accommodating facilities for various occasions. The parish is noted for making visitors feel welcomed and valued.

    Beautiful church buildingwelcoming and friendly communityengaging and relevant sermonsaccommodating facilities (cry room
  8. 8
    West Lake Country Club
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    3556 West Lake Drive, Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    This facility is not a daycare center but rather a private golf club and country club in Augusta, Georgia. The reviews provided are about golf course conditions, membership experience, and event hosting, not childcare services.

    None - reviews are not applicable to daycare services
  9. 9

    2220 Walton Way, Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 162 children

    Woodlawn Preschool & Child Development receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, nurturing teachers and directors who treat children with genuine kindness and attention. The facility is described as a welcoming, family-oriented environment where children are happy to attend.

    Caring and dedicated teacherskind and nurturing environmentchildren enjoy attendingdirectors are helpful and supportive
  10. 10

    1330 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    One parent provided a detailed review of the preschool and kindergarten program, praising the exceptional staff, engaging activities, and individualized attention. The remaining reviews focus on the church's worship services rather than the daycare program itself.

    Exceptional staffsmall class sizesindividualized attentiondiverse activities and field trips

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Augusta based on parent reviews

Cathy'S Daycare Learning Center

5(17)

2434 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA

Cathy's Daycare Learning Center in Augusta, Georgia maintains a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, educational activities, cleanliness, and strong communication. Multiple families report significant developmental progress in their children, including speech improvement and social skills growth.

Caring and loving staff who treat children as their ownexcellent communication with parentsdevelopmental progress and learning activities

Bright Start Childcare And Learning Center

5(17)

2834 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA

Parents consistently praise Bright Start for exceptional child development, caring staff, and engaging learning opportunities. Children show significant growth in confidence, independence, academic skills, and social-emotional development. The center maintains strong parent communication and offers diverse activities including outdoor play and onsite karate instruction.

Caring and attentive staffchild development and learning outcomesparent engagement and communication

Cathy'S Daycare Learning Center #2

5(17)

2561 Lumpkin Rd., Augusta, GA

Cathy's Daycare Learning Center #2 in Augusta, Georgia receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, learning activities, and developmental progress of their children. Parents consistently highlight the cleanliness of the facility, strong communication from teachers, and the family-like atmosphere created by owner Ms. Cathy and director Mr. David. Many report significant improvements in their children's speech, social skills, and confidence.

Caring and loving staffstrong developmental progress (speechlanguage

Open Door Preschool

5(9)

3005 Walton Way, Augusta, GA

Open Door Preschool in Augusta receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, respectful staff and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially in a safe, nurturing environment that feels like home. Many families return for multiple children and recommend the school highly.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communicationsafe environment

Whole Life Christian Academy

4.8(20)

2621 Washington Road, Augusta, GA

This listing appears to be for a Christian bookstore with a coffee shop, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean facility, wide selection of Christian books and items, and quality customer service.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitygood selection of Christian books and resources

West Lake Country Club

4.7(20)

3556 West Lake Drive, Augusta, GA

This facility is not a daycare center but rather a private golf club and country club in Augusta, Georgia. The reviews provided are about golf course conditions, membership experience, and event hosting, not childcare services.

None - reviews are not applicable to daycare services

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Augusta, Georgia

There are 96 child daycare & preschools in Augusta, Georgia, making up 75% of the 128 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 Augusta, 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 Augusta

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Kidz Fortress Childcare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kidz Fortress receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, effective pre-K program, and communication with parents. Director Ms. Jessica is frequently mentioned as dedicated and running a well-organized facility. One negative review cited facility maintenance concerns and a disease outbreak.

Caring and supportive staffeffective pre-K program preparation for kindergartenexcellent communication with parents via app and phone calls
Address
2421 Mike Padgett Highway, Suite A, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 798-1072
Kids Paradise Learning & Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kids Paradise Learning & Childcare Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring, loving staff who treat children like family. However, one review raises concerns about cleanliness and management inconsistencies. Parents generally appreciate the affordable pricing and safe environment.

caring and loving stafftreats children like familyfriendly atmosphere
Address
2617 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 796-7336
Kingdom Kids Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1434 Poplar Street, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 724-1086
Georgia Regents University Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Most parents praise Georgia Regents University Child Care for engaging teachers, clean facilities, and happy children. However, one former parent raised serious concerns about data privacy and information security after receiving an accidental text about another student following their departure.

Engaging teachersclean facilitiessafe environment
Address
601 Old Bailie St., Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 721-4171
Cotton'S Learning Center Of Serenity
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Cotton's Learning Center of Serenity receives consistently positive feedback from parents who describe it as a loving, family-like environment. Parents report that their children attend willingly and have been enrolled for multiple years, indicating high satisfaction and retention. Staff members are praised for their caring approach and dedication.

Loving environmentcaring stafffamily-like atmosphere
Address
3423 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 798-1221
Helping Hands Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
2107 Bungalow Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 339-4721
The Family Y Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Family Y Child Development Center in Augusta receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, educational quality, and convenient online payments. However, one parent reported a negative experience with staff communication and handling of their child's adjustment period.

Staff genuinely care about childreneducational curriculum exceeds expectationsmeals included
Address
1425 Walton Way, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 922-9672
The Blocker Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Blocker Day Care and Learning Center receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring and professional family-run atmosphere. Staff members are noted for their attentiveness, communication with parents, and commitment to child development. One negative review cited facility space concerns and director unprofessionalism, contrasting with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from other families.

caring and loving staffprofessional approachregular communication and photo updates
Address
2039 Dunham Court, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 772-4885
The Blocker Daycare And Learning Center INC. II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Blocker Daycare and Learning Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-oriented approach to childcare and education. Parents particularly appreciate the director's responsiveness, emotional support, and personalized communication. One parent reported negative experiences regarding facility conditions and director professionalism.

Caring and nurturing staffprofessional and honestpersonalized updates and communication
Address
3456-A Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 796-3100
Royal Kidz Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Royal Kidz Christian Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews with 5-star ratings praising the Christian education, staff care, and learning outcomes, while 1-star ratings criticize the director Darla Long for unprofessionalism, rudeness, inconsistent hours, and questionable feeding practices. Parents who are satisfied appreciate the clear policies and structure, while dissatisfied parents report feeling disrespected and cite high staff turnover and inadequate meals.

Christian-based curriculumchildren learn scriptures and academicscaring and attentive staff (Ms. Jasmine
Address
146 Davis Rd, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 723-5417
Children Unique-Windsor Spring Road
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Children Unique-Windsor Spring Road receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the staff's compassion, professionalism, and support for child development, while several others report poor treatment of children with special needs, unprofessional staff behavior, and facility maintenance issues.

Caring and compassionate staffstrong academic focus balanced with joy of childhoodfamily-centered environment
Address
2440 Windsor Spring Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 798-9363
Cozy West Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Cozy West Childcare & Learning Center in Augusta, Georgia has received consistently excellent reviews with all ratings at 5/5. Parents praise the caring, engaged staff, strong management under director Ms. Kelly Marie, clear communication, and visible child development. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and have observed significant improvements in their children's social and academic skills.

Warm and welcoming staffstrong director leadershipclear daily communication via app with photos
Address
1263 Augusta West Pky, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 650-0232
A Child'S Dream Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

A Child's Dream has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the staff, cleanliness, learning activities, and care, rating it 5/5 stars. However, two detailed complaints document serious concerns including feeding neglect, restricted parental access, lack of developmental activities, and alleged state-reported violations.

friendly and caring staffclean facilityhands-on learning activities
Address
2502 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 736-0030
Richmond County Board Of Education @ Performance Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Reviews are mixed with significant variation in satisfaction. Some parents praise it as a good school, while others report issues with classroom management, teacher responsiveness, and academic support. The facility appears to function as an alternative school option for some families.

Described as a good schooloption for students seeking alternative placementattendance flexibility with 4-day week schedule
Address
1740 Walton Way, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 826-1000
Kids Express Academy Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2423 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 426-8597
Little Creative One'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Little Creative One's Learning Center in Augusta, Georgia receives mixed reviews. Three parents praised the facility for professionalism, classroom cameras, and quality care, while two parents reported serious concerns about staff behavior, including rough handling of children and inappropriate discipline during an off-site event that was reported to authorities.

Classroom camerasprofessional staffquality care for working parents
Address
1271 Gordon Highway, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 722-3256
A Brighter Beginning Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

A BRIGHTER BEGINNING CHILDCARE CENTER receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, clean environment, and children's enjoyment, while negative reviewers report rude and disrespectful staff behavior both in-person and over the phone.

Friendly and pleasant directorsclean facilitycaring environment
Address
3423-C Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 793-9776
Cricket'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Cricket's Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring staff and safe environment, but cleanliness and professionalism concerns have been raised. Customer service and management issues have also been reported.

caring and trustworthy staffsafe environmentgood with children
Address
2250 Wheeless Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 496-8754
Universal Love Daycare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Universal Love Daycare & Learning Center in Augusta, Georgia receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the facility's cleanliness, professional staff, strong curriculum, and family-oriented approach. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and make significant developmental progress.

Clean facilityprofessional staffcaring and loving environment
Address
2807 Regency Blvd, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 733-3600
Hope House INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

HOPE HOUSE INC. appears to be a residential addiction treatment facility, not a daycare center. Reviews are highly polarized, with some praising the program for those committed to recovery, while others report serious concerns about staff conduct, unfair treatment policies, and questionable CPS involvement.

Effective for patients committed to recovery and accountabilitysupportive spiritual environment
Address
2205 Highland Avenue, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 737-9879
Heavenly Creations & Child Development INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Heavenly Creations receives mixed reviews with significant concerns outweighing positive feedback. While some parents praise the clean, organized atmosphere and welcoming staff, multiple parents report unprofessional staff behavior, poor facility hygiene, lack of outdoor activities, unsafe transportation practices, and management issues.

Clean and organized facilitywelcoming atmosphererespectful environment
Address
2431 Wheeless Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 737-5536
Bessie'S Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Bessie's Child Care has extremely polarized reviews. Multiple long-term families praise the caring staff, family-like environment, and educational preparation, while several recent reviewers report serious safety and cleanliness concerns including unsupervised access to facilities, pest issues, odor problems, and inconsistent staffing.

Experienced staff membersfamily-oriented environmentlong-term operation (23+ years)
Address
1842 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 481-9968
Totally Kids Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2428 Wheeless Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 798-5202
United Life Christian Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

United Life Christian Learning Academy receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and operations. While some parents praise individual teachers and the caring environment, multiple parents report unprofessional behavior from the owner, billing issues, inadequate hygiene practices, and claims of discriminatory treatment.

Positive messages and engaging activitieskind owner (per some)experienced and creative teachers (Ms. Sandra
Address
1606 North Leg Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 738-2876
Ctag'S Little Angels Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3633 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 495-5682
Prime Time Discovery - Southside
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Prime Time Discovery - Southside is a Georgia DFCS office that serves families needing government assistance. Reviews indicate significant operational challenges including long wait times, inconsistent staff quality, and difficulty reaching case workers, though some staff members receive individual praise for their helpfulness and compassion.

Individual case workers praised for caring attitude and emotional supportsome staff members described as helpful and attenti
Address
3310 Old Louisville Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 313-4818
Kidz Biz Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Kidz Biz Child Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the staff, activities, meals, and family-like atmosphere, reporting happy children. However, several parents report serious concerns including a child going missing for 20+ minutes, inappropriate timeout practices, alleged physical injuries, and director communication issues.

friendly and happy staffengaging activities and field tripsquality meals
Address
2417 Regency Boulevard, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 560-2294
Rising S.T.A.R.S. Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
2006 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 798-8100
Sesame Street Play House Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
2515 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 825-7528
Prime Time Discovery - A. Brian Merry
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
415 Boy Scout Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 313-4850

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Frequently asked questions

There are 96 child daycare & preschools daycares in Augusta, Georgia, out of 128 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 Augusta, 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
Augusta offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 96 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 9 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 13 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 10 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 Augusta for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Augusta 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.