How do I choose the right daycare in Cartersville?

When choosing a daycare in Cartersville, 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

What types of daycare are available in Cartersville?

Cartersville offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 19 facilities Headstart Programs — 2 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 5 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Before or After School Daycare in Cartersville, Georgia (5 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Georgia?

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 Cartersville for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cartersville

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.

Tabernacle Preschool

4.64 score

4.8(20)

112 East Church Street, Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Tabernacle Preschool is a church-based facility in Cartersville with consistently high ratings. Reviews praise the welcoming community, caring staff, biblical instruction, and various programs for children and families. The facility offers community outreach services including a food pantry.

welcoming and caring environmentbiblical teachingfriendly staff at all levelsprograms and classes for all ages

Cartersville Child Care INC

4.59 score

4.8(14)

325 Old Mill Road, Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 258 children

Lakestones Academy/Cartersville Child Care Inc receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, exceptional director Adrienne, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and strong communication as key strengths that help children thrive and look forward to attending daily.

Caring and patient teachersexceptional director (Adrienne)clean and well-maintained facilitiesstructured cu

Sam Jones Children'S Learning Center

4.46 score

4.6(17)

100 West Church Street, Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Sam Jones Children's Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's dedication and care. Parents highlight the educational quality and supportive environment, with particular appreciation for the facility's cleanliness and spacious layout. The center appears to serve as both a preschool and faith-based community institution.

Amazing staffexcellent learning environmentclean and well-maintained facilityspacious

Class Act Preschool & Childcare

4.4 score

4.5(20)

360 Old Mill Rd., Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

Class Act Preschool & Childcare in Cartersville, Georgia receives consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, strong communication, structured curriculum, and ability to help children exceed developmental milestones. The center is described as a nurturing, home-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Caring and dedicated staffDirector Rita's leadership and

Little Lambs Learning Center

4.08 score

4.1(17)

82 Center Road Se, Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 131 children

Parents consistently praise Little Lambs Learning Center as a caring, personalized daycare with dedicated staff who treat children like family. The facility is noted for its clean environment, individual attention to children's learning and well-being, and low separation anxiety at drop-off. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with the center's atmosphere and staff professionalism.

caring and professional staffpersonalized attentionclean facilitychildren love attending

Rollins Child Development Center

4 score

4(11)

676 Henderson Dr., Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children

Rollins Child Development Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising nurturing teachers, cleanliness, and comprehensive programming, though several recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, infant feeding negligence, and inadequate response to incidents of harm.

Caring and dedicated teachersclean facilitywelcoming environmentcomprehensive curriculum including art/music/language

Helen Preparatory Academy

3.85 score

3.8(16)

2057 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children

Helen Preparatory Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff, particularly Ms. Gwen, Ms. Rose, and Ms. Diana. Parents report their children are safe, well-cared for, enjoy attending, and benefit from engaging activities and educational preparation. The facility is known for going above and beyond, including flexibility with pickup times and providing holiday gifts.

Caring and dedicated staffchildren enjoy attendingsafe environmenteducational activities

Brightview Academy

2.2 score

1.7(18)

11 Hamilton Blvd, Cartersville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

Brightview Academy receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts between positive Pre-K experiences and serious concerns about infant/toddler care. While some parents praise the Pre-K program and teacher Cassandra, numerous parents report issues with excessive pick-up calls, inadequate injury reporting, billing problems, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Well-rounded Pre-K programorganized communication with parentsclean facilityfriendly staff

Before or After School Daycare in Cartersville, Georgia

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Cartersville, Georgia, making up 19% of the 27 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 Cartersville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 5 before or after school daycares in Cartersville, Georgia, out of 27 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 Cartersville, 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

Cartersville offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 19 facilities
Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Cartersville for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Cartersville 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.

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