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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
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    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
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    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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Happy Tyme Cottage Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1271 Gordon Highway, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 722-3256
Childcare Network #24
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childcare Network #24 in Augusta, Georgia receives universal praise from parents who highlight the exceptional care, dedicated staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently commend Director Jasmine Brown and teachers like Ms. Sissy for creating a family-like atmosphere where children feel loved, safe, and engaged in learning. Multiple reviews note significant child development, smooth transitions between age groups, and strong communication with families.

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Address
2131 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 733-0780
Prime Time Discovery - Lake Forest Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3140 Lake Forest Drive, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 313-4846
Prime Time Discovery - Garrett
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1100 Eisenhower Drive, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 737-7222
Prime Time Discovery - Tobacco Road
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2397 Tobacco Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 313-1161
Prime Time Discovery - Gracewood
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2032 Tobacco Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 313-4784
Prime Time Discovery - Dorothy Hains
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1820 Windsor Spring Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 796-4918
Heeling In Fashion
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1001 4th Street, Augusta, GA
Phone
(770) 568-9609
Prime Time Discovery - Rollins
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2160 Mura Drive, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 313-4774
Prime Time Discovery - Goshen
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4040 Old Waynesboro Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 313-4784
Just Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2383 Tobacco Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 790-1740
Little Angels Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3624 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 793-1400
Kids Gallery Academic & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1001 Laney Walker Boulevard, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 496-3298
Childcare Network #232
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #232 for its caring, hands-on director (Danna/D'Anna) and dedicated staff who create a safe, nurturing learning environment. Children show measurable academic progress and developmental growth, with teachers using positive communication and structured activities. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children at this center.

Director is hands-on and caringStaff is sweet and welcomingChildren's academic progress in writing and letter recognition
Address
3615 Wheeler Rd., Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 868-8285
Prime Time Discovery - Sue Reynolds
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3840 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 313-4862
Prime Time Discovery - Glenn Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2838 Glenn Hills Drive, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 796-4942
Prime Time Discovery - Ct Walker
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1301 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 313-4827
Childcare Network #160
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childcare Network #160 receives exclusively positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff and leadership (particularly Director Tina), noting that children thrive developmentally and emotionally in a family-like environment. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with the quality of care.

Caring and professional staffStrong leadership and director responsivenessFamily-like atmosphere
Address
2801 Wylds Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 736-9779
Star Kids Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1939 Kissingbower Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 305-3709
Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies Cclc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1850 Chester Avenue, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 796-5046
Kidz Safari Cclc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3355 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(762) 994-1814
Prime Time Discovery - Copeland
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1440 Jackson Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 737-7228
Big Blue Marble Academy - Medical District
Child Daycare & Preschools

Big Blue Marble Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families but serious concerns from others. Positive reviews highlight caring staff, educational programming, and a welcoming family-like environment, while negative reviews cite communication failures, supervision issues, and unprofessional management conduct.

caring and friendly staffeducational programs and learning opportunitiescultural enrichment activities
Address
1209 Augusta Avenue, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 496-7023
Sprouts Academic Academy & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1919 Watkins Street, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 922-7718
A 2 Z Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2335 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 524-7363
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Central Savannah River Area-Dogwood Terrace Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Boys & Girls Clubs Dogwood Terrace Unit for its professional and friendly staff, clean facilities, and community resources. The center receives strong ratings with most reviews at 5 stars, highlighting the quality of activities and welcoming atmosphere.

Professional stafffriendly atmosphereclean facility
Address
747 15th Avenue, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 737-3554
C&C Mother'S Morning Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1340 Augusta West Parkway, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 364-4785
Mind Body And Spirit Learning Connection INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1530 1 G Cresent Court, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 868-1676
Prime Time Discovery - Belair K-8
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3925 Harper Franklin Avenue, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 664-3606
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Csra @ A. Brian Merry Es
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Boys & Girls Clubs of the CSRA @ A. Brian Merry ES for its clean facilities, friendly and professional staff, and community involvement. The facility is noted as conveniently located with engaging activities for children. Most reviews are highly positive, with one reviewer noting only that they needed help with payment process information.

Clean facilityfriendly staffprofessional staff
Address
415 Boy Scout Road, Augusta, GA
Phone
(706) 504-4071

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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.