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1 Before or After School Daycare in Waycross, Georgia

Browse all 1 before or after school daycare in Waycross, Georgia. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Waycross

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
    River Kids - Student Ministries
    4.58 score
    4.8(13)

    1439 Brunel Street, Waycross, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    This facility appears to be a church-based student ministry rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and sense of community, with visitors describing feelings of love, acceptance, and God's presence.

    welcoming and loving atmospherestrong sense of community and familyspiritual environmentcaring and accepting people
  2. 2
    Second Baptist Church Childcare
    4.55 score
    4.7(18)

    301 Tomberlin Road, Waycross, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 216 children

    Second Baptist Church Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents and families. Parents praise the warm, welcoming environment, caring staff, and quality care for infants and toddlers. The facility successfully prepares children for transitions to pre-school and public school, with a waiting list indicating high demand.

    Friendly and caring staffgood care for babies and infantschildren well-prepared for pre-school transitionwelcoming and family-oriented environment
  3. 3
    Central Baptist Church
    4.12 score
    4.2(8)

    201 Ava Street, Waycross, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 197 children

    Central Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia offers religious-based programming including children's programs and Vacation Bible School. Parents praise the welcoming community, quality of pastoral teachings, and the church's commitment to serving families. One review unrelated to childcare services gave a negative rating.

    welcoming and friendly staffchildren's programs well-receivedVacation Bible School activitiescommunity service focus
  4. 4
    Rochelle'S Day Care Center
    3.95 score
    3.9(5)

    2351 Riverside Ave., Waycross, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 112 children

    Rochelle's Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the director, staff, cleanliness, organization, and quality food, with parents noting their children are happy and well-cared for. Negative reviews cite unprofessional staff behavior, concerns about employee management, and frustration with pandemic policies.

    Lovely director and staffclean facilitywell-organizedgood food quality
  5. 5
    Children First
    3.18 score
    2.5(6)

    401 Reed Street, Waycross, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children

    Children First has highly polarized reviews. Three parents praised the director, staff, activities, meals, and caring environment, while three others reported rude/unprofessional staff interactions, concerns about child care quality, and employment practice issues.

    Caring and attentive staffdirector Mrs. Ann described as empathetic and transparentregular communication with parents via photos/videosnutritious meals provided

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Before or After School Daycare in Waycross, Georgia

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Waycross, Georgia, making up 6% of the 17 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 Waycross, 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 Waycross

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2114 Dorothy Street, Waycross, GA
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(912) 287-2366

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Waycross, Georgia, out of 17 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 Waycross, 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
Waycross offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Waycross for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Waycross 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.