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Best Before or After School Daycare in St Simons, GA

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in St Simons. Average rating: 4.63/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

St Simons, Georgia at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.63/5
Parent reviews
63
Top rated (4.5+)
5

St Simons has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 63 parent reviews averaging 4.63/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 31522 zip code, averaging 4.63 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in St Simons

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
    St. Simons Presbyterian Preschool
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    205 Kings Way, St. Simons, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. Simons Presbyterian Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and quality programming. Parents highlight the strong sense of community, meaningful worship experiences, and excellent children's programs offered at the facility.

    welcoming and friendly staff and congregationknowledgeable about activities and worshipquality children's programsbeautiful music
  2. 2
    Saint Simons United Methodist Preschool
    4.45 score
    4.6(15)

    624 Ocean Blvd., St. Simons, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children

    Note: The reviews provided are for Saint Simons United Methodist Church, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming congregation, quality music and preaching, and spiritual community. No reviews of the actual daycare/preschool services were available.

    Friendly and welcoming staff and congregationquality music and choirinspiring preachingmultiple service times and styles
  3. 3
    Wesley Academy Of Early Learning
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    6520 Frederica Road, St. Simons, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 160 children

    Wesley Academy of Early Learning receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the nurturing staff, balanced curriculum combining academics with religious education, and strong communication. However, one recent review raises serious concerns about declining quality, poor teacher retention, and a concerning incident involving a child's hearing aids.

    Welcoming and nurturing staffbalanced structured learning and playtimereligious curriculumstrong parent communication
  4. 4
    The Club (St. Simons Health & Fitness)
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    2929 Demere Road, St. Simons, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Club is a highly-rated fitness center with an on-site daycare option. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, modern equipment, welcoming staff, and quality fitness classes. One parent specifically mentioned their son enjoys the daycare with Mrs. Dale.

    Clean facilitymodern equipmentfriendly and courteous staffquality fitness instructors

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in St Simons

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in St Simons, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
6 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

St Simons zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3152210
4.63
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in St Simons (31–160 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in St Simons

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 2

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Before or After School Daycare in St Simons, Georgia

There are 2 before or after school daycare in St Simons, Georgia, making up 20% of the 10 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 St Simons have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 63 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in St Simons, 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 St Simons

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Glynn County Schools- St. Simon Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
805 Ocean Boulevard, St. Simons, GA
Phone
(912) 638-2851
Glynn County Schools - Ogelthorpe Point Elementary - The Osprey Nest
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6200 Frederica Road, St. Simons, GA
Phone
(912) 638-6200

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in St Simons, Georgia, out of 10 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 St Simons have an average Google rating of 4.63 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 83% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in St Simons, 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
St Simons offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 St Simons for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in St Simons 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.