Some of the Best Daycares in Augusta, GA
Of Augusta's 129 daycares, 21 (16%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Georgia's statewide rate of 12%. Locally, providers average 2.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.1 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 68 centers, 4 family child care homes, and 36 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 Augusta. 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 Augusta
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Augusta: 3.0 (Sample of 129).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Augusta: 2.9 (Sample of 58).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Augusta: 3.1 (Sample of 129).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Augusta
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Augusta?
- There are 129 licensed child care providers in Augusta.
- What percentage of Augusta daycares have high quality ratings?
- 16% of Augusta daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 12% statewide in Georgia.
- What types of childcare are available in Augusta?
- 68 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Augusta.
- How do Augusta daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
- Augusta daycares average 2.9 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