Best Daycares in Dalton, GA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Dalton's 48 daycares, 21 (44%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 3.3 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 12 centers, 3 family child care homes, and 17 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 Dalton. 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 Dalton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dalton: 3.4 (Sample of 48).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dalton: 4.1 (Sample of 13).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dalton: 3.3 (Sample of 48).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Dalton?
- There are 48 licensed child care providers in Dalton.
- What percentage of Dalton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 44% of Dalton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Georgia.
- What types of childcare are available in Dalton?
- 12 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Dalton.
- How do Dalton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
- Dalton 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
All 48 Daycares in Dalton
- Dalton Public Schools - Blue Ridge After School Program
- Dalton Public Schools - Brookwood Elementary After School Program
- Dalton Public Schools - City Park Elementary Afterschool Program
- Dalton Public Schools - Park Creek After School Program
- Dalton Public Schools - Westwood After School Program
- Dalton State College
- Dalton State College - Nature Exploration Camp
- Dalton's Best After School
- Dawnville Elementary
- Dug Gap Elementary
- Westwood School
- Whitfield County School System - Antioch Elementary
- Whitfield County School System - Dug Gap Elementary
- Whitfield County School System - Eastside Elementary
- Whitfield County School System - New Hope Elementary
- Whitfield County School System - Valley Point Elementary
- Whitfield County School System - Varnell Elementary School
- Whitfield County Schools - Pleasant Grove Elementary
- Whitfield-Dalton Day Care Center
- Wildflowers Playschool