Best Headstart Programs in Augusta, GA
Compare 9 headstart programs in Augusta. Average rating: 4.21/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Augusta, Georgia at a glance
- Programs
- 9
- Avg rating
- 4.21/5
- Parent reviews
- 790
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 31
Augusta has 9 licensed headstart programs with 790 parent reviews averaging 4.21/5.31 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 43% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 30907 (avg 4.42 stars), while 30906 has the largest selection (50 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Augusta
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.
- 1Cathy'S Daycare Learning Center4.77 score5(17)
2434 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children
Cathy's Daycare Learning Center in Augusta, Georgia maintains a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, educational activities, cleanliness, and strong communication. Multiple families report significant developmental progress in their children, including speech improvement and social skills growth.
Caring and loving staff who treat children as their ownexcellent communication with parentsdevelopmental progress and learning activitiescleanliness of facility - 2Bright Start Childcare And Learning Center4.77 score5(17)
2834 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Parents consistently praise Bright Start for exceptional child development, caring staff, and engaging learning opportunities. Children show significant growth in confidence, independence, academic skills, and social-emotional development. The center maintains strong parent communication and offers diverse activities including outdoor play and onsite karate instruction.
Caring and attentive staffchild development and learning outcomesparent engagement and communicationsafe environment - 3Cathy'S Daycare Learning Center #24.77 score5(17)
2561 Lumpkin Rd., Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children
Cathy's Daycare Learning Center #2 in Augusta, Georgia receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, learning activities, and developmental progress of their children. Parents consistently highlight the cleanliness of the facility, strong communication from teachers, and the family-like atmosphere created by owner Ms. Cathy and director Mr. David. Many report significant improvements in their children's speech, social skills, and confidence.
Caring and loving staffstrong developmental progress (speechlanguagesocial skills - 4Stevens Creek Church Employee Child Care4.72 score4.9(20)
600 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Stevens Creek Church Employee Child Care in Augusta, Georgia is a religious facility with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere, with visitors highlighting the comfortable environment, quality worship services, and strong sense of community.
Welcoming and friendly staffspiritual and Godly environmentengaging worship musicclean facilities - 5Open Door Preschool4.64 score5(9)
3005 Walton Way, Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Open Door Preschool in Augusta receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, respectful staff and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially in a safe, nurturing environment that feels like home. Many families return for multiple children and recommend the school highly.
Caring and loving staffexcellent communicationsafe environmentbalanced curriculum mixing free play with structured learning - 6Whole Life Christian Academy4.64 score4.8(20)
2621 Washington Road, Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
This listing appears to be for a Christian bookstore with a coffee shop, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean facility, wide selection of Christian books and items, and quality customer service.
Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitygood selection of Christian books and resourceson-site coffee shop - 7
1420 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews praise St. Mary's as a welcoming Catholic parish with beautiful architecture, engaging homilies, and strong community. Parents appreciate the inclusive atmosphere, diverse ministries, and accommodating facilities for various occasions. The parish is noted for making visitors feel welcomed and valued.
Beautiful church buildingwelcoming and friendly communityengaging and relevant sermonsaccommodating facilities (cry room - 8West Lake Country Club4.56 score4.7(20)
3556 West Lake Drive, Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
This facility is not a daycare center but rather a private golf club and country club in Augusta, Georgia. The reviews provided are about golf course conditions, membership experience, and event hosting, not childcare services.
None - reviews are not applicable to daycare services - 9Woodlawn Preschool & Child Development4.53 score4.7(15)
2220 Walton Way, Augusta, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 162 children
Woodlawn Preschool & Child Development receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, nurturing teachers and directors who treat children with genuine kindness and attention. The facility is described as a welcoming, family-oriented environment where children are happy to attend.
Caring and dedicated teacherskind and nurturing environmentchildren enjoy attendingdirectors are helpful and supportive - 10
1330 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
One parent provided a detailed review of the preschool and kindergarten program, praising the exceptional staff, engaging activities, and individualized attention. The remaining reviews focus on the church's worship services rather than the daycare program itself.
Exceptional staffsmall class sizesindividualized attentiondiverse activities and field trips
Rating Distribution
Based on 72 daycares with Google ratings in Augusta
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 790 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Augusta, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Augusta zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30907 | 7 | 4.42 | 4 | |
| 30901 | 21 | 4.37 | 4 | |
| 30909 | 23 | 4.34 | 4 | |
| 30904 | 26 | 4.17 | 10 | |
| 30906 | 50 | 4.11 | 9 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Augusta (12–348 children)
Small
up to 30 children
11
Medium
31–75 children
29
Large
76–150 children
30
Very Large
150+ children
12
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Augusta based on parent reviews
Bert Thomas Head Start At The Y
1321 Swanee Quintet Blvd, Augusta, GA
One parent describes their son having an amazing time, while another highlights the great environment and teachers, noting they have enrolled two children and plan to send a third. A third reviewer enthusiastically labels the location as the number one Head Start program.
Clara E. Jenkins Road Head Start Center
101 Dan Bowles Road, Augusta, GA
One parent describes a highly positive Head Start experience, noting that while the facility may appear run-down, the staff is professional, supportive, and effective in teaching their child. A second review offers only a brief, neutral comment.
Pathways Head Start
110 E. Court, Augusta, GA
One parent highlights the director as wonderful. The facility operates as a Head Start program in Augusta, Georgia, with no other feedback available at this time.
Floyd Head Start (Csra)
921 Florence Street, Augusta, GA
One parent describes the program as unorganized and unprofessional, citing issues with management during the early part of the year.
Anointed Hands Childcare
1631 Gordon Highway, Suite 18-A, Augusta, GA
Anointed Hands Childcare receives unanimous praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, cleanliness, safety, and owner Tiffany's helpful communication and flexibility with scheduling. Children of various ages, including infants and those with special needs, thrive in this environment.
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Headstart Programs in Augusta, Georgia
There are 9 headstart programs in Augusta, Georgia, making up 7% of the 128 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 Augusta have an average rating of 4.21 out of 5 across 72 rated facilities, with 43% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.56 stars. Our analysis covers 790 parent reviews. Parents in Augusta most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring staff.
When choosing a daycare in Augusta, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Headstart Programs in Augusta
Showing 9 results
One parent highlights the director as wonderful. The facility operates as a Head Start program in Augusta, Georgia, with no other feedback available at this time.
- Address
- 110 E. Court, Augusta, GA
- Phone
- (706) 733-4505
One parent describes a highly positive Head Start experience, noting that while the facility may appear run-down, the staff is professional, supportive, and effective in teaching their child. A second review offers only a brief, neutral comment.
- Address
- 101 Dan Bowles Road, Augusta, GA
- Phone
- (706) 793-2268
One parent describes their son having an amazing time, while another highlights the great environment and teachers, noting they have enrolled two children and plan to send a third. A third reviewer enthusiastically labels the location as the number one Head Start program.
- Address
- 1321 Swanee Quintet Blvd, Augusta, GA
- Phone
- (706) 738-6689
One parent describes the program as unorganized and unprofessional, citing issues with management during the early part of the year.
- Address
- 921 Florence Street, Augusta, GA
- Phone
- (706) 722-6699
Anointed Hands Childcare receives unanimous praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, cleanliness, safety, and owner Tiffany's helpful communication and flexibility with scheduling. Children of various ages, including infants and those with special needs, thrive in this environment.
- Address
- 1631 Gordon Highway, Suite 18-A, Augusta, GA
- Phone
- (706) 790-1411
One parent reports their son had an amazing time, while another highlights the great environment and teachers, noting they have sent two children there with a third pending. A third review simply labels the location as the number one Head Start program.
- Address
- 3200 Augusta Tech Drive, Building Building 500, Augusta, GA
- Phone
- (706) 798-0930
One parent highlights that the staff treated their son well and facilitated learning, while another notes the facility's convenient location next to New Zion Missionary Baptist Church. However, a separate review reports a serious incident involving rude and unprofessional office staff who caused a scene over a child's hairstyle.
- Address
- 3237 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, GA
- Phone
- (706) 796-2227
- Address
- 1321 Swanee Quintet Boulevard, Augusta, GA
- Phone
- (706) 821-6911
- Address
- 1901 Kratha Drive, Augusta, GA
- Phone
- (706) 823-9334
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