Children at daycare

Best Church Daycare in Jonesboro, GA

Compare 6 church daycare in Jonesboro. Average rating: 3.86/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Jonesboro, Georgia at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
3.86/5
Parent reviews
553
Top rated (4.5+)
15

Jonesboro has 6 licensed church daycare with 553 parent reviews averaging 3.86/5.15 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 38% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 30236 with 43 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jonesboro

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
    Inspired Minds S.T.E.A.M. Academy INC.
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    696 Mount Zion Road Ste. 9-10b, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children

    Inspired Minds STEAM Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its rigorous academic curriculum and strong educational outcomes. Children reportedly excel in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking, with many advancing to gifted programs. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, clean environment, and family-like atmosphere.

    Strong academic curriculum with focus on STEAMadvanced skill development in reading/writing/mathchildren exceed expectations in elementary schoolhigh standardized test scores
  2. 2
    Greater Works Christian Academy
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    210 Fayetteville Road, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Reviews describe Greater Works Christian Academy as a warm, welcoming church community centered on Christian faith and worship. Parents appreciate the spiritual environment, leadership, and sense of belonging within the congregation.

    Warm and inviting atmospherestrong Christian values and teachingloving and caring communitywelcoming to visitors
  3. 3
    St. Philip Benizi Preschool
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    591 Flint River Road, Jonesboro, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. Philip Benizi Preschool is a religious facility with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise it as an affordable, welcoming preschool with amazing staff and facilities that serves families of all needs, including special needs children. The facility is part of a strong Catholic community known for spiritual guidance and community support.

    Affordable programsamazing staffexcellent facilitiesinclusive special needs program
  4. 4
    Carnegie Kids Academy
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    106 Gloria Drive, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children

    Carnegie Kids Academy receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the caring and friendly staff, clean facilities, and children's happiness at the center. Parents report feeling confident their children are well-cared for, with meals provided and individual attention given to each child.

    Caring and friendly staffclean facilitieschildren happy and eager to attendwell-fed children
  5. 5
    Children'S Learning Center First Baptist Church Of Jonesboro
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    147 Church Street, Jonesboro, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 167 children

    Note: Reviews provided are for First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, not specifically for the Children's Learning Center daycare program. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming community, family-oriented ministries, community outreach programs, and spiritual leadership. No specific feedback about daycare services, staff, or childcare quality is included in these reviews.

    Welcoming and diverse communitystrong family ministry programscommunity resources and support s
  6. 6
    Song Of The South
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    736 Jesters Lake Road, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

    Parents consistently praise Jonesboro Elite Learning Academy (also referred to as Song of the South) as a welcoming, family-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Staff members are described as caring, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong communication, visible child growth, and exceptional teacher-child relationships.

    Welcoming and family-like atmospherecaring and patient staffstrong parent-teacher communicationchildren show academic progress and confidence growth
  7. 7
    Greater St. Peter Childcare Center
    4.45 score
    4.7(9)

    9540 Fayetteville Road, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

    Most reviews appear to be for the affiliated church rather than the daycare itself. The one daycare-specific review praises the staff and describes it as a great facility. Historical feedback mentions a school program that operated at the location until 2005.

    Great staffexcellent locationwelcoming environment
  8. 8
    Little Angels Preschool & Childcare
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    2723 Mt. Zion Road, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

    Little Angels Preschool & Childcare in Jonesboro, Georgia receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the warm, family-like environment, caring staff, and strong developmental progress of children. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and appreciate the responsive communication from leadership.

    Caring and nurturing staffstrong teacher-child relationshipssafe environmentexcellent communication with parents
  9. 9
    Clayton County Parks And Recreation - P.A.R.K.- Jim Huie/ Steve Lundquist Recreation Center
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    9045 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise this recreation center's excellent aquatic facilities, including three heated Olympic-sized pools with separate lap, free swim, and warm water areas. Staff, particularly front desk personnel and swim instructors, receive consistent recognition for professionalism, patience, and warmth. The facility also offers fitness classes, a weight room, and community events.

    Excellent swim instructorswell-maintained pools and facilitieswarm and welcoming staff
  10. 10
    Crestwood Child Care Academy
    4.38 score
    4.5(16)

    7721 Mount Zion Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 198 children

    Crestwood Child Care Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the warm, family-like environment and attentive staff. Parents highlight the director Ms. Joann as exceptional and note that children develop strong bonds with caregivers. The facility is noted as military-friendly and parents report their children love attending and show significant growth.

    Caring and loving staffDirector Ms. Joann highly praisedWarm and welcoming environmentFamily-like atmosphere

Rating Distribution

Based on 39 daycares with Google ratings in Jonesboro

4.5 - 5.0
15
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
15
Below 3
6

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 553 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Safe environment
4
2Welcoming atmosphere
4
3Affordable pricing
4
4Clean facility
4
5Caring and patient staff
3
6Welcoming environment
3
7Clean facilities
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Jonesboro, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.91avg rating
39 daycares · 32 rated

Before or After School Daycare

2.3avg rating
13 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4.16avg rating
6 daycares · 5 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Jonesboro zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3023643
3.95
13
3023813
3.69
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Jonesboro (24–351 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

12

Very Large

150+ children

11

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Jonesboro based on parent reviews

St. Philip Benizi Preschool

4.8(20)

591 Flint River Road, Jonesboro, GA

St. Philip Benizi Preschool is a religious facility with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise it as an affordable, welcoming preschool with amazing staff and facilities that serves families of all needs, including special needs children. The facility is part of a strong Catholic community known for spiritual guidance and community support.

Affordable programsamazing staffexcellent facilities

Children'S Learning Center First Baptist Church Of Jonesboro

4.7(20)

147 Church Street, Jonesboro, GA

Note: Reviews provided are for First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, not specifically for the Children's Learning Center daycare program. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming community, family-oriented ministries, community outreach programs, and spiritual leadership. No specific feedback about daycare services, staff, or childcare quality is included in these reviews.

Welcoming and diverse communitystrong family ministry programscommunity resources and support s

God'S Little Lambs Early Learning Center LLC

4.6(5)

2560 Highway 138 Jonesboro Road, Jonesboro, GA

Parents consistently praise God's Little Lambs for its caring, patient staff and family-like environment. The facility is noted for smooth transitions, regular communication with parents, and a Christian-based curriculum that prepares children for pre-K. The owner, Ms. Mary, is highlighted as exceptionally kind and responsive to parent concerns.

Kind and patient staffsmooth transition processregular photo/progress updates

Calvary'S Harvest Christian Academy

3.7(5)

3621 Jodeco Road, Jonesboro, GA

Calvary's Harvest Christian Academy receives mixed reviews. Two parents gave 5-star ratings, praising the staff's professionalism, passion, and warm demeanor, with particular mention of individual staff members. Three parents gave 1-star ratings, with concerns about learning environment, faculty bias, mistreatment of students, and inadequate bullying prevention.

Professional and kind staffstaff passion for studentswarm and welcoming environment

Jonesboro United Methodist Preschool And Primary

3(2)

142 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA

Map

Daycare types in Jonesboro

Child Daycare & Preschools 39Church Daycare 6Before or After School Daycare 13

Browse by type in Jonesboro

✝️ Christian Daycare 6🎨 Preschools 4

Church Daycare in Jonesboro, Georgia

There are 6 church daycare in Jonesboro, Georgia, making up 10% of the 58 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 Jonesboro have an average rating of 3.86 out of 5 across 39 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.16 stars. Our analysis covers 553 parent reviews. Parents in Jonesboro most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, welcoming atmosphere, and affordable pricing.

When choosing a daycare in Jonesboro, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Church Daycare in Jonesboro

Showing 6 results

St. Philip Benizi Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

St. Philip Benizi Preschool is a religious facility with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise it as an affordable, welcoming preschool with amazing staff and facilities that serves families of all needs, including special needs children. The facility is part of a strong Catholic community known for spiritual guidance and community support.

Affordable programsamazing staffexcellent facilities
Address
591 Flint River Road, Jonesboro, GA
Phone
(770) 478-0178
Children'S Learning Center First Baptist Church Of Jonesboro
Church Daycare
4.7

Note: Reviews provided are for First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, not specifically for the Children's Learning Center daycare program. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming community, family-oriented ministries, community outreach programs, and spiritual leadership. No specific feedback about daycare services, staff, or childcare quality is included in these reviews.

Welcoming and diverse communitystrong family ministry programscommunity resources and support s
Address
147 Church Street, Jonesboro, GA
Phone
(770) 471-9585
God'S Little Lambs Early Learning Center LLC
Church Daycare
4.6

Parents consistently praise God's Little Lambs for its caring, patient staff and family-like environment. The facility is noted for smooth transitions, regular communication with parents, and a Christian-based curriculum that prepares children for pre-K. The owner, Ms. Mary, is highlighted as exceptionally kind and responsive to parent concerns.

Kind and patient staffsmooth transition processregular photo/progress updates
Address
2560 Highway 138 Jonesboro Road, Jonesboro, GA
Phone
(770) 506-3411
Calvary'S Harvest Christian Academy
Church Daycare
3.7

Calvary's Harvest Christian Academy receives mixed reviews. Two parents gave 5-star ratings, praising the staff's professionalism, passion, and warm demeanor, with particular mention of individual staff members. Three parents gave 1-star ratings, with concerns about learning environment, faculty bias, mistreatment of students, and inadequate bullying prevention.

Professional and kind staffstaff passion for studentswarm and welcoming environment
Address
3621 Jodeco Road, Jonesboro, GA
Phone
(678) 249-5930
Jonesboro United Methodist Preschool And Primary
Church Daycare
3
Address
142 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA
Phone
(770) 478-0041
Mount Zion Christian Academy
Church Daycare
Address
7102 Mt Zion Blvd., Jonesboro, GA
Phone
(770) 478-9842

Page 1 of 1· 6 results

Frequently asked questions

There are 6 church daycare daycares in Jonesboro, Georgia, out of 58 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Jonesboro have an average Google rating of 3.86 out of 5 across 39 rated facilities. About 38% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Jonesboro, 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
Jonesboro offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 39 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 6 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 13 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 Jonesboro for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Jonesboro 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.