
Compare 117 child daycare & preschools in Decatur. Average rating: 4.21/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Decatur has 117 licensed child daycare & preschools with 1,350 parent reviews averaging 4.21/5.40 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 42% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 30033 (avg 4.42 stars), while 30032 has the largest selection (47 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on 96 daycares with Google ratings in Decatur
Top qualities mentioned across 1,350 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Decatur, based on parent reviews
Decatur zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30033 | 20 | 4.42 | 4 | |
| 30030 | 45 | 4.33 | 9 | |
| 30032 | 47 | 4.29 | 16 | |
| 30034 | 24 | 4.01 | 7 | |
| 30035 | 21 | 3.99 | 4 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Decatur (10–375 children)
Small
up to 30 children
7
Medium
31–75 children
26
Large
76–150 children
39
Very Large
150+ children
17
Highest rated daycares in Decatur based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decatur offers a robust selection of 117 childcare facilities, ranging from independent centers to specialized learning academies, giving parents ample options to find a fit for their family's needs. Residents often highlight the local concentration of highly-rated centers, particularly in the 30030 zip code, where the average rating reaches 4.45 stars across 29 facilities. Parents consistently note that these programs prioritize safe environments, clean spaces, and affordable pricing in their daily operations.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Decatur have an average rating of 4.21 out of 5 across 96 rated facilities, with 42% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.52 stars. Our analysis covers 1,350 parent reviews. Parents in Decatur most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, affordable pricing, and clean facility.
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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One parent highlights the friendly staff and safe learning environment, while another criticizes the center for neglecting sick children and failing to communicate with parents. A separate review alleges that staff members abuse children, describing the experience as heartbreaking.
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.
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.
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.
One parent describes the staff as very down to earth and highlights the owner as being extremely nice. Another reviewer agrees, noting that both the owner and staff are pleasant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One parent reports a highly negative experience involving unprofessional staff who failed to pick up their child after accepting payment, leaving the child alone for an hour. The reviewer describes the operation as disorganized and unsafe, citing a lack of communication and the director's refusal to accept new students despite prior confirmation.
Parent feedback for Beulah Early Learning Center is polarized, with one reviewer praising the staff for helping their child prepare for school, while another criticizes the center for unprofessionalism and staff favoritism. The few reviews so far highlight a stark contrast between positive experiences with staff dedication and negative experiences regarding workplace culture and fairness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE SUNSHINE HOUSE #63 in Decatur has received 10 five-star reviews from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, strong educational programs, and welcoming environment. Parents highlight excellent communication through daily updates, smooth transitions for new enrollees, and significant developmental progress in their children. The center is noted for affordability compared to other local options.
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