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Best Before or After School Daycare in Doraville, GA

Compare 5 before or after school daycare in Doraville. Average rating: 4.28/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Doraville, Georgia at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.28/5
Parent reviews
88
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Doraville has 5 licensed before or after school daycare with 88 parent reviews averaging 4.28/5.The largest concentration is in 30340 with 10 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Doraville

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
    Brilliant Star Childcare INC.
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    4285 Chamblee Tucker Road, Doraville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    Brilliant Star Childcare receives unanimous praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and owner Dr. Whitney Sparrow as the standout features. Parents consistently report clean facilities, nutritious meals, engaging activities, and transparent communication through daily updates and photos. Children show strong developmental progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending.

    Caring and attentive staffowner Dr. Sparrow's compassionate leadershipclea
  2. 2
    Footprints To Scholars Learning Center
    4.08 score
    4.1(19)

    3754 Pleasantdale Road, Doraville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

    Parents consistently praise Footprints to Scholars for its caring, attentive staff who create a warm, family-like environment. Ms. Marie and her team are frequently highlighted for knowing children and parents by name, providing homemade meals, and maintaining a clean, safe learning facility with reasonable rates.

    Attentive and caring staffhomemade mealsclean facilityfamily-like atmosphere
  3. 3
    The Academy Of Brilliant Scholars
    3.95 score
    3.9(6)

    3155 Chestnut Dr., Doraville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children

    The Academy of Brilliant Scholars receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring and knowledgeable staff, particularly teacher Ms. Kim. However, one review raised serious concerns about cleanliness and staff professionalism. The majority of parents express satisfaction with the care provided to their children.

    caring and passionate teachersknowledgeable staffprofessional personnelgood care for children
  4. 4
    Lite House Partners INC.- Wood Terrace
    3.84 score
    3.8(20)

    100 Wood Terrace, Doraville, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    These reviews appear to be for Wood Terrace Apartments, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the maintenance and leasing staff for professionalism, responsiveness, and excellent customer service.

    Staff professionalism and friendlinessquick problem resolutionwell-maintained facilitiesmodern and bright community

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Doraville

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.28avg rating
7 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
5 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Doraville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3034010
4.1
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Doraville (32–150 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Doraville

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Before or After School Daycare 5

Before or After School Daycare in Doraville, Georgia

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Doraville, Georgia, making up 42% of the 12 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 Doraville have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.28 stars. Our analysis covers 88 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Doraville, 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 Doraville

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Ymca Prime Time - Pleasantdale Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3695 Northlake Drive, Doraville, GA
Phone
(678) 844-3502
Ymca Prime Time - Hightower Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4236 Tilly Mill Road, Doraville, GA
Phone
(678) 676-7302
Dekalb County Schools Asedp - Oakcliff
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3151 Willow Oak Way, Doraville, GA
Phone
(678) 676-3102
Cool Girls After School Club @ Cary Reynolds Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3498 Pine Street, Doraville, GA
Phone
(678) 676-6802
Dekalb County Schools Asedp - Evansdale
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2914 Evans Woods Drive, Doraville, GA
Phone
(678) 874-2705

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 before or after school daycares in Doraville, Georgia, out of 12 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 Doraville have an average Google rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Doraville, 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
Doraville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 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 Doraville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Doraville 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.