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88 Child Daycare & Preschools in Macon, Georgia

Browse all 88 child daycare & preschools in Macon, Georgia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Macon

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
    Peachy Kids Academy
    4.71 score
    4.9(19)

    883 Burrus Road, Macon, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children

    Peachy Kids Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and educational approach. Parents consistently highlight the owner Mr. Joe and staff members by name, noting their children are happy, safe, and developing academically. Multiple families with children attending for 2-4 years describe the experience as feeling like an extended family.

    Affordable pricingattentive and caring staffclean facilitystrong communication with parents
  2. 2
    Victory Christian Academy
    4.56 score
    4.8(12)

    5687 Houston Road, Macon, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Victory Christian Academy is a church-based center in Macon, Georgia with a 4.8/5 rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, biblical teaching, and quality programming. Parents appreciate the friendly congregation and pastoral care provided.

    welcoming environmentinclusive communityBible-based teachingfriendly staff
  3. 3

    1211 Maynard Street, Macon, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Rosa Jackson Recreation Center is a highly-rated community facility offering diverse programs and activities for children and families. Parents praise the clean, well-maintained space, welcoming staff, and numerous free or low-cost programs including sports, fitness classes, and special events. The center is recognized for its community involvement and support of local children.

    Clean facilitywelcoming stafffree/affordable programsbasketball and sports activities
  4. 4

    834 Wimbish Road, Macon, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    These reviews are not for the daycare program but for Ingleside Church in Macon. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, biblical teaching, and community involvement. The facility is noted as large but accessible through small groups and various programming options.

    Warm and friendly staffBible-based teachingstrong children's and youth programmingwelcoming to newcomers
  5. 5

    500 Bass Road, Macon, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Martha Bowman Church offers Mother's Morning Out and Preschool programs within a religious facility setting. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming community, friendly atmosphere, and inclusive programs for all ages. Parents highlight the quality of worship services, pastoral staff, and fellowship opportunities.

    Welcoming and friendly communityprograms for all agesquality worship services (both traditional and contemporary)excellent pastoral staff
  6. 6

    5774 School Road, Macon, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Lawrence Drive Baptist Church Preschool receives consistently positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the welcoming church community, spiritual leadership, and recent facility improvements including renovations and updated technology. The facility is described as a friendly, scripturally sound environment suitable for worship and community gatherings.

    loving and caring staffwelcoming church familyrenovated worship areaupdated technology
  7. 7
    North Macon Academy
    4.49 score
    4.7(12)

    5707 Rivoli Drive, Macon, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the facility as a welcoming religious community. Parents highlight the caring pastoral leadership, beautiful building, and strong sense of fellowship and community.

    Warm and friendly staffcaring pastorbeautiful sanctuary and settingspirit-filled worship
  8. 8
    Northway Preschool
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    5915 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children

    Northway Preschool is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the preschool program, describing teachers as amazing, kind, and helpful, with a curriculum that meets their expectations. The facility also operates an on-site café and hosts church services that families appreciate.

    kind and helpful staffamazing teachersquality curriculumwelcoming atmosphere
  9. 9

    1415 Bass Road, Macon, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews are not applicable to the daycare program. The facility listing appears to be for Mabel White Baptist Church, and all available reviews are about the church's worship services and community rather than the weekday preschool program. No parent reviews specifically addressing the daycare center were found.

    None mentioned regarding daycare services
  10. 10

    3805 Bloomfield Drive, Macon, GA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews appear to be about Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church rather than the daycare center itself. The few comments mention positive worship experiences and educational Bible study, though reviews do not address daycare services, facilities, or child care quality.

    welcoming communityeducational Bible studypastor's teachingfamily-oriented church environment

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Macon based on parent reviews

Peachy Kids Academy

4.9(19)

883 Burrus Road, Macon, GA

Peachy Kids Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and educational approach. Parents consistently highlight the owner Mr. Joe and staff members by name, noting their children are happy, safe, and developing academically. Multiple families with children attending for 2-4 years describe the experience as feeling like an extended family.

Affordable pricingattentive and caring staffclean facility

Victory Christian Academy

4.8(12)

5687 Houston Road, Macon, GA

Victory Christian Academy is a church-based center in Macon, Georgia with a 4.8/5 rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, biblical teaching, and quality programming. Parents appreciate the friendly congregation and pastoral care provided.

welcoming environmentinclusive communityBible-based teaching

Macon-Bibb Parks & Recreation - Rosa Jackson Recreation Center

4.7(20)

1211 Maynard Street, Macon, GA

Rosa Jackson Recreation Center is a highly-rated community facility offering diverse programs and activities for children and families. Parents praise the clean, well-maintained space, welcoming staff, and numerous free or low-cost programs including sports, fitness classes, and special events. The center is recognized for its community involvement and support of local children.

Clean facilitywelcoming stafffree/affordable programs

Ingleside Weekday Preschool

4.7(20)

834 Wimbish Road, Macon, GA

These reviews are not for the daycare program but for Ingleside Church in Macon. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, biblical teaching, and community involvement. The facility is noted as large but accessible through small groups and various programming options.

Warm and friendly staffBible-based teachingstrong children's and youth programming

Kuntry Kiddie Day Care Center

5(4)

6981 Thomaston Road, Macon, GA

Buck Melton Community Center

4.5(20)

150 Session Drive, Macon, GA

Buck Melton Community Center is highly rated by parents, with reviews praising the EOC Headstart program and the facility's cleanliness and organization. Parents appreciate the diverse support services offered on-site including Operation Hope financial counseling, Boys & Girls Club, and various community programs. Staff are consistently described as knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated.

Clean facilityhelpful and professional staffEOC Headstart program quality

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Macon, Georgia

There are 88 child daycare & preschools in Macon, Georgia, making up 72% of the 122 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 Macon, 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 Macon

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Gantt'S Preschool & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
345 Edwards Avenue, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 745-0333
Northside Prep Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4950 Northside Drive, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 474-7555
Tracey'S Stay N Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4401 Elkan Avenue, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 788-8210
Peek A Boo Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

PEEK A BOO LEARNING CENTER II receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and long-term enrollment, with children eager to attend. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns including alleged physical discipline, unresponsive management, missing belongings, and inadequate curriculum preparation.

Caring and welcoming staffchild enthusiasm for attendinglong-term family-like relationships with
Address
4201 Fairfax Drive, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 785-0202
Men About Change
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3805 Napier Avenue, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 305-7552
Peek A Boo Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Peek A Boo Learning Center receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents praise the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and positive learning environment, with several reporting long-term enrollment and high satisfaction. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns including alleged physical mistreatment by staff, lack of accountability from management, missing belongings, non-functional security cameras, and questions about curriculum quality.

Caring an
Address
2346 Rocky Creek Road, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 785-0202
Eagles Nest Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
304 Pierce Avenue, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 751-2872
Houston Road Day Care And Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
6045 Houston Rd, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 784-1826
Bright Star @ Hartley Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Bright Star @ Hartley Station receives mostly positive reviews praising engaged staff, educational activities, and child development. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including injuries, lack of supervision, and inadequate injury documentation during their week-long experience.

Attentive and nurturing staffeducational activities and learning outcomesdetailed daily activity reports
Address
4901 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 742-8865
Annette'S Abc- 123 Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1998 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 745-0720
Hide-N-Seek Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
3225 Pio Nono Avenue, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 742-0206
Kids Loft The
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
6625 Skipper Road, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 785-3211
Cgtc Early Childhood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

This facility appears to be a technical college/vocational school rather than a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for quality instruction, supportive staff in certain departments, and successful program completion, but criticism regarding course availability, inconsistent grading practices, and poor administrative responsiveness.

Knowledgeable and patient instructorsfriendly and professional staffefficient program completion
Address
3300 Macon Tech Drive, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 757-3492
High Achievers Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
3045 Bloomfield Drive, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 305-7707
Jackson Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
3764 Log Cabin Drive, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 477-9308
Tender Years Learning Center #5
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
150 Lake Terrace, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 474-2684
Latrenda'S World For Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2550 Rocky Creek Road, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 788-7770
Latrenda'S World For Learning INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3182 Houston Avenue, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 785-1114
Primary Colors Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
5235 Log Cabin Dr., Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 254-5048
Hall Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2312 Shurling Drive, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 738-3245
The Learning Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

The Learning Place receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and safety. Positive reviews praise the educational curriculum and attentive teachers, while negative reviews cite serious issues including licensing violations, unprofessional director behavior, billing disputes, late openings, and a critical safety incident involving a child left on a van.

Educational focus with structured learningattentive and caring teachersdetailed communica
Address
1569 Edna Place, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 745-8400
Coliseum Child'S Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9
Address
324 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 738-0101
The Learning Place Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

The Learning Place Academy receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and safety practices. While some parents praise the teaching quality and teacher engagement, multiple serious incidents including a child left on a van for two hours and licensing issues have been reported alongside complaints about the director's behavior and billing practices.

Educational curriculum with structured learningattentive and caring teachersdetailed communica
Address
1571 Edna Place, Macon, GA
Phone
(678) 321-7051
Sandy'S Sandbox
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Sandy's Sandbox has received mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff and welcoming environment, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, failure to address bullying and safety issues, poor sanitation standards, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentexceeded parent expectations
Address
2771 Lanier Heights Road, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 745-6006
Little Children Shines Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Little Children Shines Academy II receives mixed reviews with significant safety and cleanliness concerns. While some parents praise the teaching quality and caring staff, multiple parents report serious issues including rude staff behavior, unsafe driving practices, poor facility hygiene, lack of security cameras, and unprofessional conduct.

Educational focusloving and nurturing staffchildren enjoy attending
Address
4060 Napier Avenue, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 305-7207
Little Children Shines Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Little Children Shines Academy has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the educational curriculum and staff's nurturing approach, while negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, facility cleanliness, vehicle safety, and lack of surveillance cameras.

Educational focus beyond basic childcareloving and nurturing staffchildren enjoy attending
Address
2458 Locksley Drive, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 238-6557
Bibb County School District Afterschool Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

Bibb County School District Afterschool Programs receives mixed reviews with a 2.1/5 rating. While one parent praised improvements under Superintendent Curtis Jones, the majority of reviews are highly critical, citing poor management, inadequate staff, lack of support for special needs students, and general disorganization.

Improvements under current superintendentNational Superintendent of the Year awardHeritage Elementary noted as exception
Address
484 Mulberry Street, Suite 230, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 765-8663
Riverside Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
735 Pierce Avenue, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 746-4778
Higher Excellence Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1465 Burton Avenue, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 751-2308
Discovery World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5494 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA
Phone
(478) 405-6004

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Frequently asked questions

There are 88 child daycare & preschools daycares in Macon, Georgia, out of 122 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 Macon, 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
Macon offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 88 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 12 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 19 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 Macon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Macon 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.