Best Daycares in Cartersville, GA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Cartersville's 35 daycares, 7 (20%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Georgia's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 3.5 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 3.9 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 13 centers, 2 family child care homes, and 14 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 Cartersville. 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 Cartersville
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cartersville: 3.1 (Sample of 35).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cartersville: 3.5 (Sample of 10).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cartersville: 3.1 (Sample of 35).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Cartersville?
- There are 35 licensed child care providers in Cartersville.
- What percentage of Cartersville daycares have high quality ratings?
- 20% of Cartersville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Georgia.
- What types of childcare are available in Cartersville?
- 13 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Cartersville.
- How do Cartersville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
- Cartersville daycares average 3.5 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
All 35 Daycares in Cartersville
- Bartow County College and Career Academy
- Bartow County Schools - Clear Creek Elementary
- Bartow County Schools - Cloverleaf Elementary
- Bartow County Schools - Hamilton Crossing Elementary
- Bartow County Schools - Mission Road Elementary
- Bartow Early Childhood Development Center
- Bartow History Museum
- Bells Ferry Learning Center