117 Child Daycare & Preschools in Decatur, Georgia
Browse all 117 child daycare & preschools in Decatur, Georgia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Decatur
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.
- 1Results Central4.8 score5(20)
2532 South Hairston Road, Suite H, Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Results Central (Results Kids Club) in Decatur receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents and community members praise the facility and its founder Maurice for providing a safe, nurturing environment with mentorship, various activities (fitness, arts, computer skills, skating), and genuine care for children and families. The program is credited with empowering youth and positively impacting the broader community.
Safe learning environmentstrong mentorship and leadership from Mauricevariety of activities and programs (fitnessarts - 2Decatur First Presbyterian Children'S Community4.71 score5(12)
205 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Decatur First Presbyterian Children's Community as a nurturing, play-based learning environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Teachers are described as experienced, caring, and dedicated, and the school fosters a strong sense of community and belonging among families. The facility prioritizes child safety and offers enriched programming including music, Spanish, and art instruction.
Loving and nurturing environmentexperienced and dedicated teachersplay-based learning approachstrong sense of community - 3The Little School House4.69 score5(11)
124 Church Street, Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children
Parents consistently praise The Little School House for its small, nurturing environment with strong staff retention and hands-on management. Children demonstrate academic growth, social development, and genuine enthusiasm about attending. The facility is noted for its caring teachers, individualized attention, and balanced curriculum combining learning with creative activities.
Small class sizesindividual attentionstaff longevity and stabilityhands-on director involvement - 4Preschool At The Heights4.69 score5(11)
1267 Balsam Drive, Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents unanimously praise Preschool at the Heights for its caring, attentive staff and strong leadership under director Nicki. Children show measurable developmental progress, enjoy daily activities, and consistently ask to stay longer. The facility is described as a warm, safe, educational community with excellent communication and reasonable pricing.
Caring and attentive staffstrong leadershipindividualized attentionsafe environment - 5Peace Baptist Church Sync4.64 score4.8(20)
1399 Austin Drive, Decatur, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Peace Baptist Church SYNC is highly regarded by parents as a welcoming, community-focused religious facility with strong leadership under Pastor Tyrone Barnette. Parents praise the church's youth programs, including the SYNC program for children and teens, along with various ministries and community outreach efforts. The facility is described as a supportive, loving environment that provides both spiritual and practical assistance to families.
CaringSpirit-led past - 6Peace Baptist Church Academy/Sync4.64 score4.8(20)
4000 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Peace Baptist Church Academy/SYNC is highly praised by parents for its welcoming community atmosphere and quality youth programs. Parents consistently highlight the caring leadership of Pastor Tyrone Barnette and the church's commitment to serving both children and the broader community through various ministries and activities.
Welcoming and loving environmentcaring and Spirit-led leadershipquality youth and children's programs (SYNC)community outreach and support services - 7Kids R Us Academy4.62 score4.8(17)
3616 Flakes Mill Road, Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise Kids R Us Academy for its caring, attentive staff and safe environment. Children consistently learn academic skills, social development, and show enthusiasm for attending daily. Multiple parents describe the facility as a blessing and express sadness when their children age out of the program.
Loving and attentive staffsafe environment with locked doors and security measuresstrong academic learning (colorsshapes - 8Candy Cane City Nursery School4.6 score4.8(15)
2249 Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children
Candy Cane City Nursery School in Decatur receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, loving staff who treat families like family, strong academic instruction, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple parents report their children have thrived academically and emotionally at the facility.
Caring and loving staffprofessional administratorsstrong academics and early literacy skillschildren eager to attend - 9New Beginning Christian Pre-School4.56 score4.7(20)
923 Valley Brook Road, Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Unable to provide daycare summary - the reviews provided are for New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church, not the daycare center. No actual parent reviews of the preschool program are available in the provided data.
None mentioned (reviews are about church servicesnot daycare services) - 10Little Scholars Learning Academy4.56 score4.7(20)
5536 Flat Shoals Parkway, Suite B, Decatur, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Parents consistently praise Little Scholars Learning Academy for its warm, welcoming environment and dedicated staff led by owner Tameka Sims. The facility is noted for its clean, organized space, strong educational curriculum, and personalized attention to children of all ages, including those with special needs. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children love attending and show measurable growth in development and school readiness.
Warm and professional staffclean and safe facilitystrong educational curriculumpersonalized attention
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Highest rated daycares in Decatur based on parent reviews
Results Central
2532 South Hairston Road, Suite H, Decatur, GA
Results Central (Results Kids Club) in Decatur receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers. Parents and community members praise the facility and its founder Maurice for providing a safe, nurturing environment with mentorship, various activities (fitness, arts, computer skills, skating), and genuine care for children and families. The program is credited with empowering youth and positively impacting the broader community.
The Little School House
124 Church Street, Decatur, GA
Parents consistently praise The Little School House for its small, nurturing environment with strong staff retention and hands-on management. Children demonstrate academic growth, social development, and genuine enthusiasm about attending. The facility is noted for its caring teachers, individualized attention, and balanced curriculum combining learning with creative activities.
Preschool At The Heights
1267 Balsam Drive, Decatur, GA
Parents unanimously praise Preschool at the Heights for its caring, attentive staff and strong leadership under director Nicki. Children show measurable developmental progress, enjoy daily activities, and consistently ask to stay longer. The facility is described as a warm, safe, educational community with excellent communication and reasonable pricing.
Kids R Us Academy
3616 Flakes Mill Road, Decatur, GA
Parents overwhelmingly praise Kids R Us Academy for its caring, attentive staff and safe environment. Children consistently learn academic skills, social development, and show enthusiasm for attending daily. Multiple parents describe the facility as a blessing and express sadness when their children age out of the program.
Candy Cane City Nursery School
2249 Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA
Candy Cane City Nursery School in Decatur receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, loving staff who treat families like family, strong academic instruction, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple parents report their children have thrived academically and emotionally at the facility.
New Beginning Christian Pre-School
923 Valley Brook Road, Decatur, GA
Unable to provide daycare summary - the reviews provided are for New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church, not the daycare center. No actual parent reviews of the preschool program are available in the provided data.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Decatur, Georgia
There are 117 child daycare & preschools in Decatur, Georgia, making up 73% of the 160 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 Decatur, 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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Carter's Day Care Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff care, educational quality, and child development outcomes. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about the facility's handling of children with special needs and inadequate supervision resulting in injuries.
- Address
- 2958 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 241-6200
- Address
- 2327 Second Avenue, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 941-7194
This facility has received highly positive feedback since new management (RJ Properties) took over. Parents praise the responsive staff, quick maintenance resolution, and improved cleanliness. The management team is noted for being empathetic, supportive, and actually following through on requests.
- Address
- 3893 Kensington Road, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (770) 378-4070
This listing appears to be for Wesley Club Apartments, not a daycare center. The reviews are for residential apartments in Decatur, Georgia. Most reviewers praise friendly and professional staff, clean units, and convenient amenities, though some report security concerns, maintenance delays, and pest issues.
- Address
- 4103 Wesley Club Drive, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 284-4660
SoulShine Decatur has highly polarized reviews. Most parents (5 reviews) praise the caring teachers, personal attention, curriculum, real-time video updates, and strong community. However, two parents reported serious safety concerns including a child escaping toward traffic, inadequate supervision, food allergy violations, and management attempts to conceal incidents.
- Address
- 525 West Howard Avenue, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 963-6071
- Address
- 3981 Glenwood Road, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 228-2175
Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy has mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the educational focus, patient staff, cleanliness, and family-like atmosphere. Negative reviews cite high staff turnover, unprofessional management, late employee payments, lack of materials, and early cutoff times.
- Address
- 3362 Covington Drive, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 289-6975
Reviews are not actually about the daycare center PROJECT L.E.A.P. @ CHAPEL RUN, but rather about the apartment complex Chapel Run where it is located. The reviews consistently praise the apartment complex management, maintenance staff, cleanliness, and customer service. All reviews are 5-star ratings with no criticism of the facility.
- Address
- 4522 Snapfinger Woods Drive, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (770) 929-3019
This appears to be an apartment complex rather than a daycare center. All 10 reviews praise the residential property management, maintenance staff, and leasing office professionalism. Parents consistently highlight responsive management, clean facilities, and compassionate customer service.
- Address
- 4522 Snapfingerwoods Drive, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (770) 896-8080
- Address
- 3811 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 328-1446
Bright Beginnings Learning Academy receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the teachers, director, and educational curriculum, with children learning academics and social skills. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, unexplained injuries, staffing gaps, sanitation issues, and inflexible policies.
- Address
- 2982 Flat Shoals Rd., Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 254-3475
Creative Image Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, particularly for children with special needs and developmental delays. However, recent reviews reveal serious concerns about staff qualifications, supervision, and facility conditions under current ownership.
- Address
- 3718 Covington Hwy., Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 289-2065
MKS Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the facility as clean, safe, and family-oriented with caring staff. However, four parents report serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, poor hygiene, untrained staff, disrespectful management, and lack of transparency about incidents.
- Address
- 3385 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 241-7280
SLCM Child Development Center in Decatur has extremely polarized reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and educational quality. However, six parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety, hygiene, and unreliable opening times.
- Address
- 1616 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 284-4887
First Academy Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most positive reviews praise the director, staff quality, child development progress (potty training, academics), and meal services. However, several serious concerns have been raised including alleged refusal of service to a child with autism, reports of physical handling of children by staff, unpaid vendor invoices, and billing disputes.
- Address
- 3979 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (770) 900-9748
STAR CHILD Learning & Development Center in Decatur, Georgia receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, field trips, and safe environment for their children. However, some recent reviews cite management issues, inconsistent classroom quality, cleanliness concerns, and billing disputes.
- Address
- 4414 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 534-0170
All Star Kids Academy receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and field trips. However, recent reviews highlight significant concerns about management changes, cleanliness issues in certain classrooms, and billing/collection practices that have negatively impacted some families.
- Address
- 4518 Covington Hwy., Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 284-2327
- Address
- 3367 Covington Dr., Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (678) 705-2275
- Address
- 2901 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 288-2494
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Castle Creek Apartments in Decatur, not for Thornberry Breakout ASP daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available.
- Address
- 2435 Aylesbury Loop, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 381-3362
Kids Like Me Childcare has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the learning environment, caring teachers, and child development, while negative reviews cite neglect, unprofessional staff, poor communication, and unsafe conditions.
- Address
- 3711 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 241-7085
- Address
- 1535 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 698-3469
- Address
- 3317 Glenwood Rd., Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 288-6961
- Address
- 1125 South Hairston Rd., Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 296-7881
Clarian Place receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and learning, with strong communication and transparency through daily updates and video monitoring. The center is noted for cleanliness, safety protocols, low child-to-teacher ratios, and the involved leadership of owner Crystal Baker.
- Address
- 2440 Lawrenceville Highway, Suite 1b, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 248-3938
Sportz Center Academy in Decatur receives uniformly positive feedback from parents and staff. Parents praise the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, engaging activities combining sports and education, and responsive management. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show growth in academics, confidence, and social skills.
- Address
- 5330 Snapfinger Woods Drive, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (770) 593-3149
- Address
- 4391 Glenwood Road, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 284-8909
- Address
- 6038 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (678) 418-3209
Clarian Place consistently receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff led by owner Crystal Baker. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning while feeling safe and supported in a clean, welcoming environment.
- Address
- 1677 Scott Boulevard, Suite 150, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 248-1625
- Address
- 3055 River Oak Mews, Decatur, GA
- Phone
- (404) 244-0878
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