Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Calhoun, GA
Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in Calhoun. Average rating: 3.94/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Calhoun, Georgia at a glance
- Programs
- 11
- Avg rating
- 3.94/5
- Parent reviews
- 69
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Calhoun has 11 licensed child daycare & preschools with 69 parent reviews averaging 3.94/5.The largest concentration is in 30701 with 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Calhoun
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.
- 1Firehouse Gym4.48 score4.6(20)
401 Curtis Parkway, Calhoun, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise Firehouse Gym's on-site daycare as a valuable amenity with caring, attentive caretakers who interact and play with children. The daycare staff are described as awesome and helpful, making it easier for parents to work out.
Attentive caretakersinteractive with childrenconvenient on-site childcarecaring staff - 2Imagination Station4.16 score4.3(6)
629 Harkins Street, Calhoun, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Imagination Station receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for the director and program staff who create engaging learning experiences. The center offers after-school and summer programs with homework help and various activities. A few reviews lack substantive detail.
Wonderful directorengaging activitieshomework assistancefun learning experience - 3Calhoun City Schools - Pre-K Keep Program3.95 score3.9(5)
380 Barrett Rd, Calhoun, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents praise the teachers and staff, with children enjoying the school environment and expressing enthusiasm about attending. However, one parent reported a negative experience with the front office receptionist, citing rudeness and poor customer service.
Caring and fantastic teacherswelcoming environmentexcellent staffclasses available for 2 and 3 year olds - 4Brighter Tomorrows Child Development Center3.75 score3.5(5)
197 Professional Court, Calhoun, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 127 children
Brighter Tomorrows has mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the friendly staff and quality care for babies and toddlers. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff professionalism, child management practices, administrative disorganization, and unresolved personnel issues.
Friendly and personable staffteachers go above and beyond for comfortchildren enjoy attendingquality care for babies and toddlers - 5Small World Day Care3.01 score2.6(12)
111 Jones Road, Calhoun, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 132 children
Small World Day Care has extremely polarized reviews. Some parents praise the staff's care and their children's behavioral improvements, while others report serious safety violations, neglect, physical abuse allegations, and poor hygiene conditions.
Staff friendliness and genuine care for childrenbehavioral improvements in students27 years in businessnewly remodeled facility
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Calhoun
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Calhoun, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Calhoun zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30701 | 19 | 3.94 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Calhoun (59–149 children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Calhoun based on parent reviews
Firehouse Gym
401 Curtis Parkway, Calhoun, GA
Parents praise Firehouse Gym's on-site daycare as a valuable amenity with caring, attentive caretakers who interact and play with children. The daycare staff are described as awesome and helpful, making it easier for parents to work out.
Northwest Georgia Christian Academy
1301 Dews Pond Road, Calhoun, GA
One parent describes the Northwest Georgia Christian Academy as a great preschool and daycare, explicitly stating they would absolutely recommend the facility.
Imagination Station
629 Harkins Street, Calhoun, GA
Imagination Station receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for the director and program staff who create engaging learning experiences. The center offers after-school and summer programs with homework help and various activities. A few reviews lack substantive detail.
Children'S Palace Early Learning Center Calhoun
111 Chatsworth Hwy., Calhoun, GA
Beekids Academy
121 E Belmont Drive, Calhoun, GA
Feedback for Beekids Academy is sharply divided, with some parents praising the clean environment and staff's engagement, while others report serious concerns regarding hygiene, staff conduct, and director behavior. Specific complaints include incidents of improper diapering, unexplained injuries, and inadequate supervision ratios, alongside accusations of rudeness and defensiveness from the director.
Calhoun City Schools - Pre-K Keep Program
380 Barrett Rd, Calhoun, GA
Parents praise the teachers and staff, with children enjoying the school environment and expressing enthusiasm about attending. However, one parent reported a negative experience with the front office receptionist, citing rudeness and poor customer service.
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Daycare types in Calhoun
Child Daycare & Preschools in Calhoun, Georgia
There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Calhoun, Georgia, making up 55% of the 20 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Calhoun have an average rating of 3.94 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 30% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 69 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Calhoun, 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 Calhoun
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One parent describes the Northwest Georgia Christian Academy as a great preschool and daycare, explicitly stating they would absolutely recommend the facility.
- Address
- 1301 Dews Pond Road, Calhoun, GA
- Phone
- (706) 625-8677
Parents praise Firehouse Gym's on-site daycare as a valuable amenity with caring, attentive caretakers who interact and play with children. The daycare staff are described as awesome and helpful, making it easier for parents to work out.
- Address
- 401 Curtis Parkway, Calhoun, GA
- Phone
- (706) 602-1496
Imagination Station receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for the director and program staff who create engaging learning experiences. The center offers after-school and summer programs with homework help and various activities. A few reviews lack substantive detail.
- Address
- 629 Harkins Street, Calhoun, GA
- Phone
- (706) 629-2128
Feedback for Beekids Academy is sharply divided, with some parents praising the clean environment and staff's engagement, while others report serious concerns regarding hygiene, staff conduct, and director behavior. Specific complaints include incidents of improper diapering, unexplained injuries, and inadequate supervision ratios, alongside accusations of rudeness and defensiveness from the director.
- Address
- 121 E Belmont Drive, Calhoun, GA
- Phone
- (706) 383-8155
Parents praise the teachers and staff, with children enjoying the school environment and expressing enthusiasm about attending. However, one parent reported a negative experience with the front office receptionist, citing rudeness and poor customer service.
- Address
- 380 Barrett Rd, Calhoun, GA
- Phone
- (706) 629-6788
- Address
- 111 Chatsworth Hwy., Calhoun, GA
- Phone
- (706) 625-4098
Brighter Tomorrows has mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the friendly staff and quality care for babies and toddlers. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff professionalism, child management practices, administrative disorganization, and unresolved personnel issues.
- Address
- 197 Professional Court, Calhoun, GA
- Phone
- (706) 602-1922
Small World Day Care has extremely polarized reviews. Some parents praise the staff's care and their children's behavioral improvements, while others report serious safety violations, neglect, physical abuse allegations, and poor hygiene conditions.
- Address
- 111 Jones Road, Calhoun, GA
- Phone
- (706) 602-9004
One parent reports a significant improvement after switching from a previous facility, highlighting attentive skill-based care and immaculate cleanliness. The reviewer notes that teachers learn children's names quickly and demonstrate genuine affection for the kids.
- Address
- 301 N Piedmont Street, Calhoun, GA
- Phone
- (706) 629-3110
One parent highlights the center's focus on teaching positive character traits, while another criticizes a specific incident involving inadequate pool supervision and safety protocols. A third reviewer reports an unrelated issue regarding children from the facility throwing rocks at their residence.
- Address
- 1001 South Wall Street, Calhoun, GA
- Phone
- (706) 506-0268
Junior Jacket Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback about its teachers and classroom environment, with parents praising the quality of staff and their children's enthusiasm for attending. However, one parent reported a negative experience with the front office receptionist, citing rudeness and poor customer service during a registration inquiry.
- Address
- 380 Barrett Road, Calhoun, GA
- Phone
- (706) 602-6841
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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