Some of the Best Daycares in Atlanta, GA
Of Atlanta's 713 daycares, 78 (11%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Georgia's statewide rate of 12%. Locally, providers average 3.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Georgia averages of 2.9 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 293 centers, 32 family child care homes, and 330 license-exempt programs, a lower home-based share than Georgia's average of 13%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Atlanta. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Georgia methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Atlanta
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Atlanta: 3.0 (Sample of 713).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Atlanta: 3.1 (Sample of 198).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Atlanta: 3.0 (Sample of 713).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Atlanta
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Atlanta?
- There are 713 licensed child care providers in Atlanta.
- What percentage of Atlanta daycares have high quality ratings?
- 11% of Atlanta daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 12% statewide in Georgia.
- What types of childcare are available in Atlanta?
- 293 center-based, 32 home-based providers operate in Atlanta.
- How do Atlanta daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
- Atlanta daycares average 3.1 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Georgia statewide average of 2.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Georgia?
- Georgia offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Georgia