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Best Before or After School Daycare in Calhoun, GA

Compare 7 before or after school daycare in Calhoun. Average rating: 3.94/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Calhoun, Georgia at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
3.94/5
Parent reviews
69
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Calhoun has 7 licensed before or after school daycare with 69 parent reviews averaging 3.94/5.The largest concentration is in 30701 with 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Calhoun

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
    Firehouse Gym
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    401 Curtis Parkway, Calhoun, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise Firehouse Gym's on-site daycare as a valuable amenity with caring, attentive caretakers who interact and play with children. The daycare staff are described as awesome and helpful, making it easier for parents to work out.

    Attentive caretakersinteractive with childrenconvenient on-site childcarecaring staff
  2. 2
    Imagination Station
    4.16 score
    4.3(6)

    629 Harkins Street, Calhoun, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Imagination Station receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for the director and program staff who create engaging learning experiences. The center offers after-school and summer programs with homework help and various activities. A few reviews lack substantive detail.

    Wonderful directorengaging activitieshomework assistancefun learning experience
  3. 3
    Calhoun City Schools - Pre-K Keep Program
    3.95 score
    3.9(5)

    380 Barrett Rd, Calhoun, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise the teachers and staff, with children enjoying the school environment and expressing enthusiasm about attending. However, one parent reported a negative experience with the front office receptionist, citing rudeness and poor customer service.

    Caring and fantastic teacherswelcoming environmentexcellent staffclasses available for 2 and 3 year olds
  4. 4
    Brighter Tomorrows Child Development Center
    3.75 score
    3.5(5)

    197 Professional Court, Calhoun, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 127 children

    Brighter Tomorrows has mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the friendly staff and quality care for babies and toddlers. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff professionalism, child management practices, administrative disorganization, and unresolved personnel issues.

    Friendly and personable staffteachers go above and beyond for comfortchildren enjoy attendingquality care for babies and toddlers
  5. 5
    Small World Day Care
    3.01 score
    2.6(12)

    111 Jones Road, Calhoun, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 132 children

    Small World Day Care has extremely polarized reviews. Some parents praise the staff's care and their children's behavioral improvements, while others report serious safety violations, neglect, physical abuse allegations, and poor hygiene conditions.

    Staff friendliness and genuine care for childrenbehavioral improvements in students27 years in businessnewly remodeled facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Calhoun

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
5
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.91avg rating
11 daycares · 8 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.3avg rating
7 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4.8avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Calhoun zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3070119
3.94
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Calhoun (59–149 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Calhoun based on parent reviews

Calhoun City Schools - Calhoun Jacket Jamboree Program

3.3(4)

101 Raymond King Drive, Calhoun, GA

One parent describes a positive experience with the pre-kindergarten program, while another offers a general warning about alleged racial discrimination against Latino students by staff. A third submission appears to be unrelated placeholder text, and one review contains extreme, unsubstantiated claims of physical violence by staff that are not typical of standard childcare feedback.

positive pre-kindergarten experience

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Daycare types in Calhoun

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Headstart Programs 2Before or After School Daycare 7

Before or After School Daycare in Calhoun, Georgia

There are 7 before or after school daycare in Calhoun, Georgia, making up 35% of the 20 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 Calhoun have an average rating of 3.94 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 30% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 69 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Calhoun

Showing 7 results

Calhoun City Schools - Calhoun Jacket Jamboree Program
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

One parent describes a positive experience with the pre-kindergarten program, while another offers a general warning about alleged racial discrimination against Latino students by staff. A third submission appears to be unrelated placeholder text, and one review contains extreme, unsubstantiated claims of physical violence by staff that are not typical of standard childcare feedback.

positive pre-kindergarten experience
Address
101 Raymond King Drive, Calhoun, GA
Phone
(706) 629-6788
Gordon County Schools - Red Bud Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4153 Red Bud Road Ne, Calhoun, GA
Phone
(706) 629-2111
Gordon County Schools - Belwood Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
590 Belwood Road, Calhoun, GA
Phone
(706) 629-9547
John L. Coble Elementary - Pre K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
450 Academy Drive, Calhoun, GA
Phone
(706) 629-1578
Gordon County Schools - Sonoraville Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7320 Fairmount Highway, Calhoun, GA
Phone
(706) 879-5302
Calhoun City Schools - Calhoun Elementary Keep Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
101 Raymond King Drive, Calhoun, GA
Phone
(706) 629-6788
Calhoun City Schools - Calhoun Primary Keep Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
102 Raymond King Dr., Calhoun, GA
Phone
(706) 629-6788

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 before or after school daycares in Calhoun, Georgia, out of 20 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 Calhoun have an average Google rating of 3.94 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities. About 30% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Calhoun, 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
Calhoun offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 Calhoun for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Calhoun 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.