Best Daycares in Buford, GA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Buford's 36 daycares, 3 (8%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Georgia's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 4.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Georgia averages of 3.9 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 16 centers, 5 family child care homes, and 15 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Buford. 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 Buford
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Buford: 3.0 (Sample of 36).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Buford: 4.1 (Sample of 14).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Buford: 2.9 (Sample of 36).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Buford?
- There are 36 licensed child care providers in Buford.
- What percentage of Buford daycares have high quality ratings?
- 8% of Buford daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Georgia.
- What types of childcare are available in Buford?
- 16 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Buford.
- How do Buford daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
- Buford daycares average 4.1 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Georgia statewide average of 3.9.
- 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