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51 Child Daycare & Preschools in Valdosta, Georgia

Browse all 51 child daycare & preschools in Valdosta, Georgia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Valdosta

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

    109 South Forrest Street, Valdosta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 159 children

    Bright Start Preschool Learning Center in Valdosta receives unanimous praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent kindergarten preparation. The owner, Shelbra McKnight, is specifically commended for her leadership and commitment to both children and staff.

    Professional and friendly staffstrong educational curriculumkindergarten readiness preparationowner leadership (Shelbra McKnight)
  2. 2

    3737 Inner Perimeter Road, Valdosta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

    Jackson Heights Christian Academy is highly regarded by parents for its small, loving environment and attentive staff led by director Cathy Green. Parents consistently praise the center's dedication to child development, including potty training support, patience with separation anxiety, and quality food. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and returned for subsequent children, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.

    Small class sizes with individual attentioncaring and loving staffquality mealssuccessful potty training assistance
  3. 3

    720 E. Brookwood Place, Valdosta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 10 children

    Little Butterflies Daycare Center in Valdosta receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the welcoming staff, engaging activities, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are consistently happy and comfortable, with many describing it as a second home for their kids.

    welcoming and caring staffprofessional managementnumerous activities for childrenchildren happy and eager to attend
  4. 4
    Cross Pointe Preschool
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    4100 North Valdosta Road, Valdosta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    NOTE: The reviews provided are for CrossPointe Church, not Cross Pointe Preschool daycare. The reviews discuss the church's worship services, pastoral leadership, and community fellowship rather than childcare services.

    None mentioned - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare facility
  5. 5

    3531 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Carpenter's Kids Preschool is a Christian-based center in Valdosta with excellent academic preparation and strong staff engagement. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable teachers, solid academics, Bible instruction, and genuine care for children's development and safety. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report kindergarten readiness success.

    Knowledgeable and experienced staffstrong academic preparationBible and Christian values instructiongenuine care for children
  6. 6

    508 University Drive, Valdosta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children

    Parents consistently praise Bree's Creative Learning Childcare Center for its welcoming atmosphere, professional staff, and quality care. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness, educational curriculum, and staff members who go above and beyond in supporting children's development and building strong relationships with families.

    Welcoming and warm environmentprofessional and caring staffsmooth transitions for new studentsdaily communication with photos
  7. 7

    1820 Iola Drive, Valdosta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children

    Parents consistently praise Bree's Creative Learning Preschool Childcare Center as an exceptional facility with a caring, welcoming staff led by Mrs. Bree. Children show strong development and emotional growth, with parents appreciating the smooth transitions, daily communication, engaging curriculum, and family events. Parents express high trust in the center's safety standards and professionalism.

    Warm and welcoming atmospherecaring and professional staffsmooth transitions for new studentsdaily updates with pictures
  8. 8

    4565 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Lighthouse Christian Day Care is a church-based facility in Valdosta, Georgia with an affiliated private school. Parents praise the Christian environment, friendly staff, and family-oriented culture. The center emphasizes biblical teachings and provides sports programs alongside childcare.

    God-centered environmentfriendly and welcoming staffon-site private schoolsports programs (volleyball and basketball)
  9. 9

    109 West Valley Street, Valdosta, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. The reviews reflect visitor experiences at Sunday worship services rather than childcare program feedback. No actual daycare or nursery ministry reviews are present.

    Friendly congregationwelcoming atmospheregood pastoral leadershipbeautiful sanctuary
  10. 10
    Sculpt 24 Fitness LLC
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    3259 A Inner Perimeter Road, Valdosta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    SCULPT 24 FITNESS LLC is a fitness center with an on-site childcare facility. Parents praise the childcare staff as friendly, trustworthy, and attentive, with clean and safe spaces. The facility itself receives consistent high marks for cleanliness, equipment variety, and staff friendliness.

    Childcare staff are friendly and trustworthysafe and clean childcare spacewell-maintained facilityextensive equipment variety

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Valdosta based on parent reviews

Bright Start Preschool Learning Center

4.9(20)

109 South Forrest Street, Valdosta, GA

Bright Start Preschool Learning Center in Valdosta receives unanimous praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent kindergarten preparation. The owner, Shelbra McKnight, is specifically commended for her leadership and commitment to both children and staff.

Professional and friendly staffstrong educational curriculumkindergarten readiness preparation

Jackson Heights Christian Academy

5(8)

3737 Inner Perimeter Road, Valdosta, GA

Jackson Heights Christian Academy is highly regarded by parents for its small, loving environment and attentive staff led by director Cathy Green. Parents consistently praise the center's dedication to child development, including potty training support, patience with separation anxiety, and quality food. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and returned for subsequent children, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.

Small class sizes with individual attentioncaring and loving staffquality meals

Little Butterflies Daycare Center

5(8)

720 E. Brookwood Place, Valdosta, GA

Little Butterflies Daycare Center in Valdosta receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the welcoming staff, engaging activities, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are consistently happy and comfortable, with many describing it as a second home for their kids.

welcoming and caring staffprofessional managementnumerous activities for children

Cross Pointe Preschool

4.7(20)

4100 North Valdosta Road, Valdosta, GA

NOTE: The reviews provided are for CrossPointe Church, not Cross Pointe Preschool daycare. The reviews discuss the church's worship services, pastoral leadership, and community fellowship rather than childcare services.

None mentioned - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare facility

Carpenter'S Kids Preschool-Mmo

5(6)

3531 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA

Carpenter's Kids Preschool is a Christian-based center in Valdosta with excellent academic preparation and strong staff engagement. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable teachers, solid academics, Bible instruction, and genuine care for children's development and safety. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report kindergarten readiness success.

Knowledgeable and experienced staffstrong academic preparationBible and Christian values instruction

Bree'S Creative Learning Childcare Center

4.6(20)

508 University Drive, Valdosta, GA

Parents consistently praise Bree's Creative Learning Childcare Center for its welcoming atmosphere, professional staff, and quality care. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness, educational curriculum, and staff members who go above and beyond in supporting children's development and building strong relationships with families.

Welcoming and warm environmentprofessional and caring staffsmooth transitions for new students

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Valdosta, Georgia

There are 51 child daycare & preschools in Valdosta, Georgia, making up 78% of the 65 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 Valdosta, 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 Valdosta

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Jackson Heights Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Jackson Heights Christian Academy is highly regarded by parents for its small, loving environment and attentive staff led by director Cathy Green. Parents consistently praise the center's dedication to child development, including potty training support, patience with separation anxiety, and quality food. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and returned for subsequent children, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.

Small class sizes with individual attentioncaring and loving staffquality meals
Address
3737 Inner Perimeter Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 244-4420
Little Butterflies Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Butterflies Daycare Center in Valdosta receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the welcoming staff, engaging activities, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are consistently happy and comfortable, with many describing it as a second home for their kids.

welcoming and caring staffprofessional managementnumerous activities for children
Address
720 E. Brookwood Place, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 548-2611
Open Doors Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2686 James Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 563-0339
Kids Depot The
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
702 A West Cranford Avenue, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 241-7321
Tickle Me Pink Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
252 N. St. Augustine Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 245-9881
Tickle Me Pink - The Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
102 Kelly Drive, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 242-0232
Home '2' Childcare And Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
633 East Gordon Street, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 244-4300
Glorified Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1521 Cypress Street, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 469-4946
Carpenter'S Kids Preschool-Mmo
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Carpenter's Kids Preschool is a Christian-based center in Valdosta with excellent academic preparation and strong staff engagement. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable teachers, solid academics, Bible instruction, and genuine care for children's development and safety. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report kindergarten readiness success.

Knowledgeable and experienced staffstrong academic preparationBible and Christian values instruction
Address
3531 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 245-9892
Cre8ive Zone
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3320 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 316-8229
Bright Start Preschool Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Bright Start Preschool Learning Center in Valdosta receives unanimous praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent kindergarten preparation. The owner, Shelbra McKnight, is specifically commended for her leadership and commitment to both children and staff.

Professional and friendly staffstrong educational curriculumkindergarten readiness preparation
Address
109 South Forrest Street, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 247-5000
Oma'S Learning Center And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
1345 West Hill Ave., Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 247-2313
Lighthouse Christian Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Lighthouse Christian Day Care is a church-based facility in Valdosta, Georgia with an affiliated private school. Parents praise the Christian environment, friendly staff, and family-oriented culture. The center emphasizes biblical teachings and provides sports programs alongside childcare.

God-centered environmentfriendly and welcoming staffon-site private school
Address
4565 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 244-8436
Cross Pointe Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

NOTE: The reviews provided are for CrossPointe Church, not Cross Pointe Preschool daycare. The reviews discuss the church's worship services, pastoral leadership, and community fellowship rather than childcare services.

None mentioned - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare facility
Address
4100 North Valdosta Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 242-7702
Bree'S Creative Learning Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Bree's Creative Learning Childcare Center for its welcoming atmosphere, professional staff, and quality care. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness, educational curriculum, and staff members who go above and beyond in supporting children's development and building strong relationships with families.

Welcoming and warm environmentprofessional and caring staffsmooth transitions for new students
Address
508 University Drive, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 740-5784
Bree'S Creative Learning Preschool Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Bree's Creative Learning Preschool Childcare Center as an exceptional facility with a caring, welcoming staff led by Mrs. Bree. Children show strong development and emotional growth, with parents appreciating the smooth transitions, daily communication, engaging curriculum, and family events. Parents express high trust in the center's safety standards and professionalism.

Warm and welcoming atmospherecaring and professional staffsmooth transitions for new students
Address
1820 Iola Drive, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 232-5036
Red Trolleys Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1212 S. Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 469-7923
Sculpt 24 Fitness LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

SCULPT 24 FITNESS LLC is a fitness center with an on-site childcare facility. Parents praise the childcare staff as friendly, trustworthy, and attentive, with clean and safe spaces. The facility itself receives consistent high marks for cleanliness, equipment variety, and staff friendliness.

Childcare staff are friendly and trustworthysafe and clean childcare spacewell-maintained facility
Address
3259 A Inner Perimeter Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 253-1289
Sgmc Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2306 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 253-0509
Brookfield Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Brookfield Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the caring teachers, accommodating staff, and quality care for infants and pre-K students. Two parents report serious concerns about infant care, including failure to recognize tiredness, frequent diaper incidents, and poor facility management.

loving and caring teachersaccommodating staffwelcoming environment
Address
409 Brookfield Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 253-1329
Kuddles & Huggs Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kuddles & Huggs Learning Academy for its caring staff, clean facility, and strong learning curriculum. The daycare is noted for its attentive care, accommodating approach to individual needs including special needs children, and excellent communication with parents. Multiple reviews highlight how children enjoy attending and show developmental progress.

Caring and joyful staffavailable and kind ownersclean facility
Address
4114 Aslan Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 671-4949
Ymca Prime Time
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Note: These reviews appear to be for the YMCA fitness facility, not the daycare program specifically. Reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, amenities, friendly staff, and value. Some concerns are raised about inconsistent maintenance in certain areas and policy changes regarding guest access.

Clean facilityfriendly and professional staffmultiple amenities (pools
Address
2424 Gornto Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 244-4646
Little Angels Pre-School & Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
512 N. Forrest St., Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 253-0083
Precious Treasures Christian Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Precious Treasures Christian Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the safe, loving Christian environment and caring staff. However, one negative review alleges serious concerns including staff misconduct, inadequate feeding practices, breach of confidentiality, and poor management by new owners.

Safe environmentloving staffChristian atmosphere
Address
409 Connell Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 244-4672
Josiah Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.7

Josiah Christian School has received mixed reviews, with one highly positive account of a child thriving academically and socially, but five overwhelmingly negative reviews citing serious concerns about staffing ratios, facility security, unprofessional management, unclear communication, and questionable hygiene practices. Multiple parents reported condescending and defensive interactions with the director, raising significant concerns about professionalism and accountability

Address
1307 W. Alden Ave., Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 242-1500
Josiah Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.7

Josiah Christian School has highly polarized reviews. One parent reported significant positive developmental gains and child happiness, while five parents reported serious concerns including inadequate staff-to-child ratios despite handbook claims, poor security practices, unprofessional and condescending director communication, lack of structured learning activities, and various operational issues.

Child development and social skills improvementchild happinessyo
Address
2900 North Oak Street, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 242-1500
Ymca Primetime @ Moulton-Branch Elem.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5725 Perimeter Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 245-2294
Grace Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
303 North Forrest Street, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 253-9081
Lillie Bea'S Day Care And Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
504 W Magnolia St, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 630-4300
Childcare Network #89
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childcare Network #89 in Valdosta receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and strong educational focus. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and excited to attend daily.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitygood communication with parents (daily updates and photos)
Address
3584 Mt. Zion Church Road, Valdosta, GA
Phone
(229) 242-1141

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Frequently asked questions

There are 51 child daycare & preschools daycares in Valdosta, Georgia, out of 65 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 Valdosta, 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
Valdosta offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 51 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 8 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 Valdosta for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Valdosta 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.